I have one tip.
Sweet Potato!!!
Spiralize sweet potato. Then, in batches, cook it in bacon fat and coconut oil until it caramelizes a little. Tastes like candy.
We've tried squash, zucchini, etc etc. Blech! If it's anything that gets mushy when cooked, bin it, then grab pasta. In fact, never substitute pasta - it's sacred!
But, you can substitute sweet potato for hash browns.
To make life easier, I was able to find the Kitchen-Aid spiralizer attachment on FB marketplace one day. So, I don't even have the risk of slicing my fingers any more.
Here's recipe I've used many times (but spiralize the spuds and then add some coconut oil to the bacon fat - trust me). https://againstallgrain.com/2014/01/16/smoky-sweet-potato-hash/.
You could even surprise the Good Lady and make her breakfast in bed. She might even let you stick around for dessert.
I will be trying that. It's pretty awesome, I agree that things that go squidgy when cooked are not the best. I just didn't think sweet potato at all! Now I just need to buy some bloody sweet potatoes!