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New May 09 online interview of Cynthia on Exhale.
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Yummy Yam Frosting Reprinted from Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair (Sasquatch Books, 2008)
This naturally sweet, beautiful golden-orange frosting comes from the creative mind of Rita Carey. Use it to top cookies, cupcakes, quick breads, graham crackers or gingerbread people or our Pumpkin Pecan Muffins. This recipe makes enough to frost two dozen cookies or a one-layer cake.
1 cup mashed baked yams
¼ cup softened cream cheese*
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
1 teaspoon lemon or orange juice
Place yams, cream cheese, butter, syrup and juice in a bowl and cream together. Puree this mixture with a hand mixer or in a food processor to a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Makes ¾ - 1 cup frosting
FOR BABIES 6 MONTHS & OLDER: Reserve some extra baked yam. Mash well and serve.
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Lance Rosen
One of the very best! /Lance
October 28, 2009, 10:19 am
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susan hannan
so love your site...the recipes and imagery are phenomenal...i have cooked numerous recipes and they are greeted with YUMMY...keep up the good work and thank you..HI TO BRAD...susan asia hannan
October 28, 2009, 10:53 am
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JoAnn Christensen
I have mistaken my daughters' outfits for costumes many times! Thanks for the laughs. Jo
October 28, 2009, 3:56 pm
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Christin McDowell
Great idea! Should we freeze or refrigerate the leftovers?
October 28, 2009, 10:36 pm
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Cynthia Lair
I've never tried freezing it, refrigeration should be fine. Leftovers?
October 29, 2009, 6:34 am
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Michelle
this frosting is fantastic! even my 4 year old agrees...
October 29, 2009, 1:50 pm
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Diana
I just got your cook book and it's amazing!!! Thank you :)
November 1, 2009, 2:54 pm
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Jenna L
Well... I MEANT to frost my pumpkin muffins with this. Sadly - my husband ran out of the room with the bowl, a spoon, and a muttered 'Mine!' tossed over his shoulder as he took his prize to his office. I think I can safely assume this is a repeat recipe to tuck into the arsenal! Thanks.
December 9, 2009, 8:47 am
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