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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Speck and Chimichurri

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Sweet potato wedges tangled with cured ham on a bed of green sauce.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Speck and ChimichurriHirsheimer & Hamilton

Feel free to play with different herbs in the chimichurri recipe—that's what these brothers and co-chefs have always done: "When we were younger, our mom would buy lots of herbs, but she'd never use them," says Michael. "So we'd just blend them with garlic, oil, and vinegar."

3 More Ideas For…Sweet Potato Wedges

Crispy on the outside, velvety within, and with a prep time of about, oh, three minutes, sweet potato wedges are perfect for family dinner. Use the roasting method above, then try these riffs from Michael Sheerin. —J.K.

Herb Yogurt Blend yogurt with a handful of chopped cilantro, then spoon onto a plate and top with wedges.

Almonds + Sage Just before the potatoes finish cooking, add sage leaves to the baking sheet so they cook in the remaining oil. Before serving, sprinkle potatoes with chopped smoked almonds and the crisp sage.

Glazed Toss cooked wedges with a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar.

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