GREEK The National Herald a b NOVEMBER 19, 2011 www.thenationalherald.com 2 GREEK FOOD & WINE THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 19, 2011 The National Herald Cucina Nicolina’s Hearty, Healthy Thanksgiving A weekly publication of the NATIONAL HERALD, INC. By Angelike Contis starting-off (ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΗΡΥΞ), TNH Staff Writer reporting the news and address- ing the issues of paramount “Go to the farmers market!” Sweet Potato Mash interest to the Greek American That was first piece of advice With Sesame Oil And community food writer Nicole Spiridakis of the United States of America. gave TNH when asked about Toasted Walnuts Publisher-Editor how to make Thanksgiving din- Antonis H. Diamataris ner healthier. California-based This is in no way a substitute Spiridakis, whose writing on for the traditional Thanksgiving Assistant to Publisher, Advertising food can be found at her sweet potato casserole, but it's Veta H. Diamataris www.cucinanicolina.com and one of my favorite ways to eat Papadopoulos on NPR’s Kitchen Window, says sweet potatoes any time of the Special Section Editor good produce is the starting year. The sesame oil adds a rich, Angelike Contis point. nutty undertone to the sweet- Production Manager “I live in the Bay Area, and ness that's echoed by the toasted Chrysoula Karametros we are blessed (and spoiyled) b nuts sprinkled on top. You may an abundance of produce year- use more or less sesame oil to 37-10 30th Street, round,” she said, communicat- your taste. LIC, NY 11101-2614 ing via email. Spiridakis, who Tel: (718)784-5255, is known for her vegetarian and Makes 6 servings Fax: (718)472-0510, e-mail: vegan recipes as well as a fledg- • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled
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