https://bruce-loves-to-cook.ca/cuisine/southern/Recent content in Southern on Bruce loves to cookHugo -- gohugo.ioen© 2026 Bruce Aldersonhttps://bruce-loves-to-cook.ca/recipes/candied-pecans/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://bruce-loves-to-cook.ca/recipes/candied-pecans/<p>A sweet little treat! It&rsquo;s a great snack to put out for a get-together or before dinner.</p> <h2 class="relative group" data-ing-heading="true" data-method-heading="false">Ingredients <div id="ingredients" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="heading-anchor-link text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#ingredients" aria-label="Anchor"></a> </span> </h2> <ul> <li>½ cup sugar</li> <li>½ tsp cinnamon</li> <li>½ tsp salt</li> <li>1 egg white</li> <li>2 tsp cold water</li> <li>5 cups whole pecans</li> </ul> <h2 class="relative group" data-ing-heading="false" data-method-heading="true">Method <div id="method" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="heading-anchor-link text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#method" aria-label="Anchor"></a> </span> </h2> <p>Heat the oven to 110°C (225°F).</p>https://bruce-loves-to-cook.ca/recipes/sweet-potato-pie/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://bruce-loves-to-cook.ca/recipes/sweet-potato-pie/<p>We watched Alton Brown make this on Food TV, then had to try it for ourselves, and loved it!</p> <h2 class="relative group" data-ing-heading="true" data-method-heading="false">Ingredients <div id="ingredients" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="heading-anchor-link text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#ingredients" aria-label="Anchor"></a> </span> </h2> <ul> <li>540 g (1 lb 3 oz) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed</li> <li>1¼ cups plain yogurt</li> <li>¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed</li> <li>½ tsp cinnamon</li> <li>¼ tsp nutmeg</li> <li>5 egg yolks</li> <li>pinch of salt</li> <li>one 23 cm (9 in) deep-dish frozen pie shell</li> <li>1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted</li> <li>1 tbsp maple syrup</li> </ul> <h2 class="relative group" data-ing-heading="false" data-method-heading="true">Method <div id="method" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="heading-anchor-link text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#method" aria-label="Anchor"></a> </span> </h2> <p>Steam the sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Mash with a potato masher.</p>