theconnectionsnj.com HOLIDAY CHEER PAGE 22 33 YEARS IN BUSINESS! Come check out our NEW Jewelry line! A Full Service Hair Salon Give Yourself the Gift of Beautiful Hair this Holiday Season! REDKEN REF PUREOLOGY A Pinch of LOCAL FLAVOR Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus INGREDIENTS Submitted by: • 2-3 medium/large yams • 3 tbsp tahini • 3 large garlic cloves crushed • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice (from 1 fresh lemon) • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp salt (large crystals) • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper • 1/4 tsp cumin Directions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees • Clean & puncture yams • Bake for 1.5 hours (until soft when tasting with a fork) Remove and let cool • Scoop contents (no skins) into a large mixing bowl or a 4 qt. pot • Add remaining ingredients, and mix with a hand mixer Stir in a small amount of cold water if too thick or until desired consistency • Test for heat, add more cayenne if desired Alfie's Ristorante Italiano Serving the Finest Italian Cuisine Private Room Available for Parties and Events Book all your Holiday Events, Christmas Eve, & New Year's Eve Reservations 101 Town Center Drive, Warren 908-412-1555 www.alfiesristorante.com Off Premise Catering Reservations Welcome Gift Certificates Available BYOB
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