Garlic-Scented Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk and Cilantro
Thai flavors provided the inspiration for this variation. Shake the can of coconut milk thoroughly before opening it to combine the coconut cream that rises to the top with the liquid beneath.

Follow recipe for Mashed Sweet Potatoes, substituting ½ cup coconut milk for butter and cream and adding ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes and 1 small garlic clove, minced, to saucepan along with sweet potatoes. Stir in 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro along with black pepper.