The Daily Balance

Remember those goofy quizzes we used to take in middle-school? Each year, around Valentines Day a company would come into the school during out lunch hour and administer a “match-making test.” Looking back on it now, I acknowledge the utter ridiculousness of this, but at the time, Everyone was pretty psyched about the results. Anyway, you’d take the test and then a week later you’d pay like $5 to get your results. Everyone always wanted to be match up with one of the “cool guys,” but I remember looking at my sheet in HORROR — seeing that I got a few of the nerds. I had nothing in common with 14-year-old jocks! Shocking, I know!  But at the time, this was devastating.

Well if foods went to Junior High (and who says they don’t?!), Miss Sweet Potato and Mr. Cottage (Cheese) would have a 100% compatibility rating.

After seeing this combination on a few web sites, I finally took the plunge last night (against all my hesitations) and made a baked sweet potato with cinnamon and Fiber One cottage cheese.

I fear that any description would only ruin it and not do this deliciousness the justice it deserves. You are going to have to take my word for it. I know it sounds odd — almost gag-worthy, no? Just trust me on this one.

Have you tried the combination? Are there any other “perfect match” foods that might seem odd, but taste delicious? SHARE!

20 Responses to “Daily Delish – Sweet and Creamy = 100% compatible”

1. Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete said:

   There is a dip called Ugly Dip. It looks seriously disgusting, but it is good. Just combine equal parts cottage cheese and salsa. It looks like throw up, but it is really good!

   Posted on February 19, 2010 at 10:39 am | Reply
2. The Brunette said:

   Oh, I’ve DEFINITELY tried this. So good. I also like sweet potatoes with Greek yogurt and honey, or with almond butter. Cinnamon is always a good call, though.

   Another combination that CANNOT be beat is cinnamon raisin toast (or any kind of carb) with cream cheese.

   Posted on February 19, 2010 at 10:57 am | Reply
3. Diana said:

   I had forgotten about those matchmaking quizzes! Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

   I think you’ve ruined a perfectly good sweet potato there though.

   Posted on February 19, 2010 at 11:06 am | Reply
4. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg said:

   Oh my gosh– we never had those compatability tests in school! That’s so funny!

   Posted on February 19, 2010 at 11:12 am | Reply
5. La said:

   ahh this looks so good…too bad cottage cheese is a big no for me. glad you enjoyed it though

   Posted on February 19, 2010 at 11:13 am | Reply
6. Heather (Heather's Dish) said:

   i havent tried this combo, but sweet potatoes and goat cheese a la Fitnessista is FABULOUS!!! definitely a must try

   Posted on February 19, 2010 at 11:28 am | Reply
7. K said:

   YES! I have had that combo but it’s been so long. Thanks for the reminder! It’s tasty!!

   Posted on February 19, 2010 at 11:37 am | Reply
8. Yasmin said:

   Try adding blueberries and chopped walnuts on top too. Love the combination of flavors

   Posted on February 19, 2010 at 11:48 am | Reply
9. Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me said:

   I absolutely LOVE cottage cheese with potatoes. I haven’t tried it with sweet potatoes but I definitely will be!

   Posted on February 19, 2010 at 12:04 pm | Reply
10. Jenny said:

    I am a huge supporter of the sweet and salty love affair. Amazeeee!

    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 12:06 pm | Reply
11. 5 Star Foodie said:

    The combo of cottage cheese & sweet potatoes sound great!

    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 12:08 pm | Reply
12. Heather (Where's the Beach) said:

    I love this combo. Good with roasted butternut squash or kabocha too!

    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 12:15 pm | Reply
13. Cara said:

    I haven’t tried this combination, but I don’t doubt it works! I love cottage cheese and have fuond so many great uses for it.

    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 2:35 pm | Reply
14. Leena said:

    i’ve never tried this combo before… but i am definitely going to have to SOON! it looks sooo good! sweet potatoes and cottage cheese are two of my favorite foods… and you can never have enough cinnamon!

    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 7:46 pm | Reply
15. Tina said:

    I have tried and tried to like cottage cheese but just cant bring myself to like it! Its definately a texture thing and the fact that it brings back memories of my dog eating it when he refused to eat anything else every time my Grandma went out of town for more than a day. Stupid dog. Although I can see where all Ya’ll would find it yummy I think I’ll take a pass.

    I do eat sweet potatoes with almost everything else in the fridge though. Apple butter being my favorite.

    Posted on February 19, 2010 at 9:01 pm | Reply
16. CaSaundra said:

    This is a definite winner in my book as well–it’s also really good with rice pudding instead of cottage cheese for a bit more savory flavor!

    Posted on February 22, 2010 at 8:06 am | Reply
17. Kelly said:

    Tomato and peanut butter sandwiches ROCK!

    Posted on February 22, 2010 at 2:24 pm | Reply
18. Sami said:

    MMM!!!! I’m going to try this with canned pumpkin & cottage cheese with cinnamon since I don’t have any sweet potatoes on hand! I would imagine it would taste a lot a like?!

    Posted on February 24, 2010 at 4:18 pm | Reply
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