In the kitchen, with pots and pans,
A chef begins a cooking dance,
With a recipe in hand, they plan,
To make a dish that's quite grand.

The challenge is to compete,
And make a casserole that's sweet,
With sweet potato as the main treat,
And an unusual twist, quite neat.

The tradition of cooking with care,
Is a task the chef must thoroughly bear,
They alternate and arrange with flair,
Until the dish is ready to share.

To broil it to perfection,
Is the final step in this confection,
And then it's ready for inspection,
And all can enjoy the selection.

So next time you're in the mood to cook,
Take on the challenge, don't be a rook,
Create a dish that's worth a look,
And enjoy the meal, hook, line, and book.

Reflections

1. What was the challenge the chef took on in the story?
2. What made the sweet potato casserole in the story unusual?
3. What techniques did the chef use to cook the casserole thoroughly?
4. What was the final step in making the casserole?
5. Have you ever tried sweet potato casserole before? If not, would you like to try it?