Chipotle smashed sweet potato

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 whole canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can of peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions

Put cubed potatoes into steamer basket and place steamer into a large pot of simmering water that is no closer than 2 inches from the bottom of basket. Allow to steam for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Add butter to potatoes and mash with potato masher. Add peppers, sauce, and salt and continue mashing to combine. Serve immediately.

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Honey roasted pork loin

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork loin ( boneless)
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375.
2. Season the pork and place in a roasting pan.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, juice, oil and thyme.
4. Pour over the pork.
5. Add the broth to the pan.
6. Bake until internal temperature reaches 150 (45-60 minutes).
7. Baste frequently.
8. Strain the pan juices into a saucepan.
9. Reduce until slightly thickened.
10. Serve over the sliced pork.