Recipe by mike and meg

Recipe by mike and meg

Pineapple and vinegar are the sweet and sour in this Asian-style chicken and green pepper stir fry.

Pineapple and vinegar are the sweet and sour in this Asian-style chicken and green pepper stir fry.

The spicy mixture covering these sweet potatoes is also good on chicken pieces!

The spicy mixture covering these sweet potatoes is also good on chicken pieces!

Peach preserves mixed with sherry vinegar and chicken broth, with a hint of spice and heat, combine to form this delicious sweet and sour sauce.

Peach preserves mixed with sherry vinegar and chicken broth, with a hint of spice and heat, combine to form this delicious sweet and sour sauce.

A sweet and tangy tomato-based dressing with no mayonnaise coats macaroni, tomatoes, and green peppers in a fresh macaroni salad that’s great for a hot day.

A sweet and tangy tomato-based dressing with no mayonnaise coats macaroni, tomatoes, and green peppers in a fresh macaroni salad that’s great for a hot day.

This is a simple recipe for sweet potato casserole. But it is also the best I have tasted, enriched with eggs, milk, and rum, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. It is a standard at all holiday dinners in my family. The amount of rum can be varied according to taste (the casserole is also good without it, if you so desire.)

This is a simple recipe for sweet potato casserole. But it is also the best I have tasted, enriched with eggs, milk, and rum, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. It is a standard at all holiday dinners in my family. The amount of rum can be varied according to taste (the casserole is also good without it, if you so desire.)

These sweet and spicy nuts make an addictive snack that’s great for parties or just having around the house–you’ll be amazed how quickly they disappear!

These sweet and spicy nuts make an addictive snack that’s great for parties or just having around the house–you’ll be amazed how quickly they disappear!

Sweet potatoes are topped with a sugar-and-spice mixture and butter, then slowly cooked on the stovetop until tender, syrupy, and delicious.

Sweet potatoes are topped with a sugar-and-spice mixture and butter, then slowly cooked on the stovetop until tender, syrupy, and delicious.

Reminiscent of pumpkin, sweet potatoes have a more delicate taste. This spicy, sweet loaf is well packed with raisins and pecans.

Reminiscent of pumpkin, sweet potatoes have a more delicate taste. This spicy, sweet loaf is well packed with raisins and pecans.

First the fresh berries are tossed in brown sugar and then they ‘re sprinkled with balsamic vinegar and black pepper. Trust us, you will absolutely love it. An amazing taste treat for four.

First the fresh berries are tossed in brown sugar and then they ‘re sprinkled with balsamic vinegar and black pepper. Trust us, you will absolutely love it. An amazing taste treat for four.