Aloha Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:
4-5 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup shredded coconut

Preparation:

1. Boil the sweet potatoes in their jackets until tender, about 25 minutes. Let cool and then cut into slices about 1 1/2 inches thick.
2. In a large skillet melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and water and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
3. Reduce heat and add sweet potatoes.
4. Cook gently, tossing lightly until sweet potatoes are glazed.
5. Top with coconut before serving.

source: recipezaar .com

Ginger Carrots

Ingredients:
5 sliced carrots
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Procedure:

1. Cook carrots in boiling salted water until tender (about 20 min.)
2. Combine sugar, orange juice, ginger, salt and cornstarch in sauce pan and cook until blended smooth.
3. Add cooked carrots, toss lightly, serve.

source: hawaii.edu