It's always a treat to experiment with a completely new (to me) ingredient.  Last night's experiment was the Boniata (this link is worth checking out, good info), or Cuban potato.  I saw these in Wegmans described as a white fleshed sweet potato.  I actually didn't remember the name of this potato after I bought it, so it took a bit of research before I figured out what I had.  I found out that this is also known by Batata, which Wegmans had it listed as.  I also found a more detailed taste description.  It turns out to be drier/fluffier and less sweet than a sweet potato or yam. 

Further research turned up this recipe for a Boniata Mash.  Simmering these potatoes in milk and mixing them with a fried garlic and lime Mojo yielded one of the yummier mashes to have graced my palette.  I will be experimenting with these some more.  I served some broccolini, shrimp, and bell peppers sautéed with garlic, shallots, lime zest, Thai red chili paste (very little), tequila, and chicken stock.  This was quite good, but a bit overshadowed by the yumminess of the mash.  I think I'd probably try marinating the shrimp a bit next time.

The blog has been suffering these days, I know.  I feel as bad about it as you do.  Maybe even worse.  I won't offer any excuses.  I'll just try to do better.  Feel free to fill in your own excuses for me if you'd like.  Something interesting and exciting, please.  I'm pretty tired, and I'm having real trouble mustering up the brain cells to put two words together here, so sorry about that too.

Anyway, this weekend I roasted a chicken with lime, cilantro, and cumin to make these tacos.  They were ok.  I shredded the chicken and mixed it up with some black beans, salsa, cilantro, jalapenos, red peppers, and rice.  I also made the tortillas from scratch, which was fun.  The whole thing was kind of a last minute thought, though.  So I think I missed a few opportunities to make these great. 

This was much better the second day as this taco salad after the flavors have melded.  Served over some baby spinach with lime juice and olive oil.