Two Peas in a Pod

I am asked a lot about how I came up with all of the recipes in my cookbook.  Well it takes being inspired and having creativity. I get inspired to create recipes by experiences such as eating at a restaurant or talking with people about their favorite foods. I also get inspired from my favorite food combinations like sweet potatoes and peanut butter. I love both of the ingredients but would you really think about combining the two???? Well, one day I decided to slather peanut butter on my baked sweet potato instead of butter. I loved the flavor! So when I was working on my cookbook, I thought back on that flavor combination and knew that it could work in a dessert. And that is how my Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Blondies were born (created).

These are perfect for gift giving!

Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Blondies

Unsalted butter, for greasing baking dish

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

¼ tsp. baking soda

2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 cups packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato

2/3 cup peanut butter

2 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract

1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan with unsalted butter.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into a small bowl.

In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir in the beaten eggs, sweet potato, peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon until combined. Add the flour mixture and mix well.

Spread the batter evenly in the baking dish. Bake for 18 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.  Cut the blondies into squares or desired shapes.

Serves: 8 to 10

 This recipe along with other great Southern inspired and entertaining recipes are found in my cookbook- Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm.

My question and gift today go hand-in-hand.

Question: What is your favorite flavor combination?

Remember to include your name and email address with your answer.

The gift today is that I will create a special recipe for the winner using his or her favorite flavor combination.