Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Home Fries

Home fries are always a welcome addition to any cozy morning in the cool fall and winter months. These have a nice combination of a sweet and spice going on. The addition of a little chipotle powder brings an added warmth to the potatoes. This dish is easy to put together and will surely be enjoyed with those whom are so lucky to be apart of your meal. They were delicious!

On a side note, I was gifted these wonderful wooden utensils for Christmas from my son's girlfriend of two years. Time flies...it's hard to believe they have been together that long. My high school sweethearts they are! You never know what the future holds, my parents were high school sweet hearts and are still together after almost 45 years. These are lovely, and much appreciated, utensils from a lovely girl. And they worked wonders for dishing out these home fries. :)

Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato Home Fries 

Ingredients

• 5 or 6 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped 
• 1 onion, chopped 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil 
• 1 tablespoon thyme, dried or fresh 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder, or to taste 
• dash or two allspice or nutmeg, optional 
•  Himalayan salt & cracked pepper, to taste 

In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook onions and bell peppers until onions are softened, about five minutes. Add potatoes, herbs and spices, cook on medium to medium low heat for about 25 - 30 minutes stirring occasionally. The sweet potatoes will take longer than the Yukon golds, covering the skillet with the lid ajar will help. You want your potatoes to brown and crisp a little on the edges. Be sure to scrap the bottom of the skillet as well to get all the pieces that may stick to the bottom...they will add nice flavor and some crispy texture to your dish. Serve right away. Serves four generously.

I paired mine with a nice tofu scramble which included sun-dried tomatoes, onions, thyme, garlic powder, turmeric, dash of chili powder, sea salt, cracked pepper and a little bit of chopped parsley. Just simple and easy, using what I had on hand. Spices make all the difference in the world. Hope this inspires something within. :)

 Enjoy! 

Adapted from this recipe at Epicurious