2 tb Butter or margarine
2 tb Cooking oil
2 c  Sliced cooked sweet potatoes
-or yams
2    Plantains, peeled & chopped
1/2 c  Chopped green onion
1/2 c  Chopped cooked ham (opt)
1    Garlic clove, minced
1/2 c  Chicken or beef broth
2 tb Butter or margarine
2 tb Chopped fresh thyme, dill,
-chervil, or savory
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

In a large skillet, melt the first 2 tablespoons of butter and cooking oil
until hot. Add potatoes, plantains, onion, ham, if desired, and garlic.
Cook stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add broth. Cover and simmer 10
minutes or until plantains are tender. Add remaining butter and desired
fresh herbs. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.