STEWED YAMS AND PLUMS WITH ORANGE JUICE

SERVES 6

This recipe incorporates the plums featured in Katniss’ favorite lamb stew with the sweet roots so prized by her and Rue. It’s a tribute of sorts to the unlikely, but meaningful, pairing of Rue and Katniss.

This dish makes a great side for a meat entrée at dinner, but it’s also delicious at breakfast time. Try topping it with a dollop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.

6 LARGE YAMS, PEELED AND CUT INTO LARGE CHUNKS

1 CUP PRUNES

2 CUPS ORANGE JUICE

¼ CUP WHITE SUGAR

4 TABLESPOONS BUTTER, MELTED

1 TEASPOON GRATED ORANGE ZEST

½ TEASPOON GRATED FRESH GINGER ROOT

Place yams and prunes in a pot and cover with the orange juice.

Bring the mixture to a boil for 10 minutes.

Add the sugar and butter.

Simmer gently for 1 hour, or until the liquid is almost absorbed.

Sprinkle with orange zest and ginger and let simmer 5 minutes.