4 large sweet potatoes, Salt and pepper, 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt, 1/2 bunch scallions–finely chopped

1. Preheat oven to 400° 2. Wash and scrub sweet potatoes and poke them a few times with a fork. 3. Place them on a baking sheet and slide it into the oven. Let them bake for 60 to 75 minutes. 4. Let cool for 15 minutes. 5. Make a long cut along the top of each potato and open them gently, beating with a fork to fluff up the soft, orange middle. 6. Sprinkle salt and pepper on each potato and serve. 7. Add sour cream and scallions (or more salt and pepper) to taste.