Sweet Potato Biscuits

1 large can of sweet potatoes (preferably without syrup), if with syrup drain them well.
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1 c. and 2 T. Cold buttermilk or (1c. milk with 1 T. lemon juice)
3 c. all purpose flour (sifted before measuring)
1 1/2 T. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 T. sugar
1/4 t. cayenne (optional)

Heat oven to 475. Drain can of sweet potatoes, then mash up well. Add Buttermilk to sweet potatoes and set aside.

In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cayenne). Cut in 1 T. at a time of butter until resembling a coarse meal. Then stir in sweet potato mixture using a wooden spoon. Mix until just lightly mixed. Then turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead for 3-4 turns. Then pat into a 7x10 rectangle. Cut out biscuits. Place biscuits 2" apart on baking pan. Bake on top shelf for 15-20 min. Then serve warm.

Pasta with Tuna, Beans and Peas

Pasta with Tuna, Beans and Peas

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup peas
1 can cannolini beans
1 can tuna fish
1 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 servings cooked pasta

1. In a large pot, heat water until boiling. Cook pasta (I used linguine) according to directions.


2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in skillet and add peas. If the oil is too hot the water from the peas will spit. Cover and let cook for a couple of minutes.


3. Add beans, tuna, marjoram and cayenne pepper to the peas. Cook until the beans and tuna are heated through.


4. Before draining the pasta, add 1/2 cup or so of the cooking liquid to the beans and tuna to make a bit of a sauce. Drain pasta and top with sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.