Gingered Sweet Potato Puree
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
8 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup candied ginger, chopped, or to taste
Saute onions in butter until translucent. Set aside. Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place potatoes in saucepan with cold salted water to cover and boil, covered, until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain in colander. In a food processor, puree potatoes, milk, butter and Sauteed onions until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped candied ginger.
(c) Food Network, Sara Moulton