Turkey Meat Loaves with Smashed Sweet Potatoes & Peas & Radishes

Name: Turkey Meat Loaves with Smashed Sweet Potatoes & Peas & Radishes
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; Salt; 2 pounds ground turkey; 2 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted and buttered, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 egg, beaten; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 rounded tablespoons orange marmalade; 2 rounded tablespoons grainy mustard; Black pepper; EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), for drizzling; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Splash of orange juice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen green peas; 1/2 cup chopped radishes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 1/2 cup cream or half-and-half; Freshly grated nutmeg

December 9, 2011

Cooks' Note

Sweet potatoes are more nutrient-filled than just about any other item in the produce department. If you prefer white mashed potatoes, add peeled parsnips to the potatoes to bump up the flavor and vitamins in your mash.

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