**Sweet Potato and Yam Galette: A Culinary Symphony of Fall Flavors**
As the autumn leaves paint the landscape with vibrant hues, it's time to embrace the harvest's bounty and savor the comforting flavors of sweet potatoes and yams. Our culinary journey takes us to the heart of a delightful dish that celebrates these seasonal gems – the Sweet Potato and Yam Galette. This savory galette is a symphony of sweet, earthy flavors wrapped in a flaky, golden crust.
Our recipe collection features two delectable variations of this culinary masterpiece. The Classic Sweet Potato Galette showcases the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, complemented by aromatic herbs and a hint of tangy cheese. For those seeking a more adventurous flavor profile, the Yam, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Galette tantalizes the taste buds with its smoky bacon, creamy goat cheese, and the distinct flavor of roasted yams.
Both galettes are surprisingly easy to prepare, making them perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. The step-by-step instructions guide you through the process of creating the perfect crust, roasting the vegetables, and assembling the galette. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will empower you to create a dish that will impress your family and friends.
As you embark on this culinary adventure, let the aromas of roasted sweet potatoes and yams fill your kitchen, evoking the essence of fall. Indulge in the crispy crust, the tender vegetables, and the harmonious blend of flavors that make this Sweet Potato and Yam Galette a true celebration of the harvest.
SAVORY GALETTE
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the galette: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large saute pan, add the olive oil. Add the sweet potatoes and saute for about 5 minutes over medium heat. Add the Swiss chard stems, garlic and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Swiss chard leaves and continue to cook until the leaves are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Once cooled, add the walnuts, olives, feta and sun-dried tomatoes to the mixture, then toss until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Line an 18-by-13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a sheet of phyllo on the baking sheet so the corner of the phyllo sheet is aligned with a corner of the baking sheet. Brush with butter. Place another piece of phyllo overlapping the first sheet, making sure the corner of the phyllo sheet is aligned with another corner of the baking sheet. Repeat with 2 more sheets of phyllo, brushing with butter in between so the entire baking sheet is covered with a layer of phyllo. This is the first layer consisting of 4 sheets of phyllo. Repeat twice more with the remaining 8 sheets of phyllo so you have 3 layers total. Once all the sheets are stacked, spread the filling out into a rectangle, just smaller than a 9-by-13-inch pan. Fold over the dough so it just begins to cover the filling all around the edges. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- For the sauce: In a small saucepot over medium heat, combine the olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to toast and becomes golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the red wine vinegar to stop the garlic from continuing to brown. Reduce by half and add the honey. Bring to a boil, then remove the mixture from the heat and let cool until thickened slightly. Add the walnuts and olives. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve the galette with the sauce on the side.
SWEET POTATO GALETTE
Every part of this simple galette has its charms. The crust is easy to pull together and since it's rolled out flat - no crimping or fluting - it's doable even if you're not a pie-hand. The topping is thin slices of sweet potato and apple brushed with maple syrup. And the filling is a hidden gem, a mix of cream cheese, Parmesan and maple syrup spiked with chile powder. Here, it's piment d'Ville, a California chile grown from the seeds of piment d'Espelette, native to French Basque Country. This type of chile is warm and toasty, a little hot and a little sweet and a jazzy partner that swings sweet and savory, just like the rest of the galette.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories dinner, lunch, pies and tarts, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor to mix. While pulsing, drop the butter through the feed tube. Continue pulsing, scraping the bowl occasionally, until the mixture looks like coarse meal dotted with small and large chunks. Add water a little at a time, mixing in short and longer pulses between additions, until bumpy curds form. They should hold together when pinched. Press the dough into a ball, then flatten into a disk and place between parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into a circle a bit larger than 11 inches in diameter, then trim to 11 inches; prick all over with a fork. Refrigerate between parchment on a baking sheet for at least 2 hours (or freeze for 1 hour).
- Center a rack in the oven and heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cover the chilled crust (still between parchment on the baking sheet) with another baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, remove the top baking sheet and parchment paper and bake for another 8 minutes or so, until lightly golden. Set aside. (You can make this up to 8 hours ahead.)
- Make the galette: In a medium bowl, with a flexible spatula, beat together the cream cheese, Parmesan, milk, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon chile powder and the salt. Taste and add more chile, if you'd like. (It will get hotter when it bakes.) Cut the potato and the apple into very thin rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- While you don't want the cheese mixture to completely cover the crust, you do want the potato and apple slices to go right to the edge of the crust, so spread the cheese mixture over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Then, cover the entire crust with the potato and apple slices in slightly overlapping concentric circles. (You may have some slices left.) Mix together the remaining 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, the oil and 1/4 teaspoon chile powder. Brush this mixture over the galette (just gloss the top - you might not need all of the mixture). Sprinkle with Parmesan and pecans, if using.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are softened and cooked through (test with the point of a knife). Scatter with chives, if using, and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. The galette is also good warm or at room temperature.
SWEET POTATO-APPLE GALETTE
Another terrific recipe from Wolfgang Puck. This is a very impressive and yummy side dish for the holidays. A great alternative to the "usual" sweet potato dish. Note: Ideally you should use a tart pan with removable sides & bottom.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt 2T butter in a 10" skillet over med-high heat.
- Add apples; cook stirring often until caramelized, about 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile butter the tart pan.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl; season with cinnamon, salt and white pepper.
- Drizzle with 1/4 cup of melted butter and mix to coat potatoes.
- Arrange a layer of sweet potatoes in the tart pan, overlapping in circles, using about half the potatoes in all.
- Arrange apples evenly over the potatoes.
- Top with remaining sweet potatoes.
- Drizzle with remaining 2T melted butter.
- Place the tart pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake until the potatoes are crispy and tender, about 35 minutes.
- Heat broiler; place potatoes under broiler until edges are crispy and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.
- My NOTES:.
- Do not assemble too far ahead of time before baking or the potatoes will turn dark & ugly.
- Very important to slice potatoes thinly.
Tips:
- For the best results, use sweet potatoes and yams that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the sweet potatoes and yams.
- Be sure to pat the sweet potatoes and yams dry before assembling the galette. This will help prevent the galette from becoming soggy.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the galette, such as leeks, onions, or mushrooms.
- If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made pie crust instead of making your own.
Conclusion:
This sweet potato and yam galette is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of sweet potatoes, yams, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy sweet potatoes and yams, give this galette a try. You won't be disappointed!
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