Try it with sweet potatoes: Cut the sweet taters into chunks, put 'em in a baking dish with some butter, bake at 350 or so until just barely tender. Drizzle some maple syrup (about a quarter cup, which is 2 ounces or about 60 ml for you UK types) on top and sprinkle with a bit of nutmeg and cinnamon. Pop back into the oven until bubbly.

When in Vermont interviewing for residency programs, I had it over Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Vanilla almond or something like that. Two great regional tastes! I also love it over any kind of hot cereal/porridge, and it's great with pan-fried cornmeal mush.