Possum With Sweet Potatoes
["opossum", "4 to 6 large sweet potatoes", "water", "salt and pepper", "sage"]
["Boil the opossum whole until it begins to get tender. Meanwhile, peel and quarter sweet potatoes.", "Cover these with water and boil until almost tender.", "Place the opossum in a baking dish.", "Salt and pepper it well and sprinkle with sage.", "Arrange the sweet potatoes around the opossum and bake in a moderately hot oven about 15 minutes."]
["opossum", "sweet potatoes", "water", "salt", "sage"]