Yellow Squash Cookies

3/4 cup all purpose flour
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3 Tbsp. butter, soft
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup grated yellow summer squash
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl,
combine first 7 ingredients and mix till smooth.
Fold in grated squash. Drop mixture, 1 Tablespoon
at a time on to a greased baking sheet. Bake for
10 minutes or till browned. Remove to wire rack
to cool.

Recipe from~ Driftless Organics

Creamy Braised Sweet Potatoes

1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled &
cut into 2” pieces
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. salted water or chicken broth
1/4 c. creme fraiche (you could also use 1/8 c of both sour cream and cream cheese and a tablespoon of powdered sugar)
nutmeg, salt, & pepper to taste

Melt butter in medium sauce pan. Add sweet
potatoes & saute for a couple of minutes. Add
salted water or broth, cover, reduce heat &
simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice,
until sweet potatoes are just tender. Remove lid
& simmer for another few minutes until liquid is
reduced. Drain & toss sweet potatoes gently with
creme fraiche & seasonings to taste. Serve hot.

Recipe from~ Driftless Organics