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Sweet Potatoes and Yams

Sweet Potatoes and Yams

Today, sweet potatoes and yams are mostly used interchangeably to mean sweet potatoes. True yams aren't related to sweet potatoes. High in Vitamin C and A, these tasty items are often considered healthier than their regular potato counterpart. Sweet potatoes and yams are delicious baked, cooked as fries, in casseroles, pureed in soups, mashed or used as a pie filling.



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recipe for rosemary roasted sweet potato wedges

Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Sweet potato wedges are even tastier than their plain cousins, and a bit healthier too. Oven-baking them with a simple toss in olive oil and rosemary is an...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for john's rosemary sweet potatoes

John's Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are roasted with rosemary, onion, garlic, olive oil, and a generous amount of sea salt and coarse ground black pepper.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet potato noodles

Sweet Potato Noodles

Sweet potato noodles are high in vitamins and minerals, and are a good source of fiber. They have a chewy texture and a slightly sweet taste.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked southern sweet potatoes

Baked Southern Sweet Potatoes

Want to know the secret to making the best baked sweet potatoes? You coat them in bacon drippings before baking. If you don't have bacon drippings you can also use butter...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bourbon and brown sugar sweet potatoes

Bourbon And Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes

This bourbon and brown sugar sweet potatoes recipe brings a delightful twist to a classic favorite. By incorporating bourbon, you introduce a complex layer of...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for so easy sweet potatoes

So Easy Sweet Potatoes

Transform canned sweet potatoes into a show-stopping side with just butter, sugar, and a little marshmallow magic.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet potato latkes with maple syrup and marshmallows

Sweet Potato Latkes With Maple Syrup And Marshmallows

Maple and marshmallow obviously make for delicious additions, but the subtle spices of ginger and nutmeg are really what make these latkes shine.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for twice-baked sweet potatoes with mini marshmallows

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes With Mini Marshmallows

The flesh from baked sweet potatoes is mixed with milk, buttermilk, butter, salt and pepper and stuffed back into the sweet potato shells and topped...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for apple baked sweet potatoes

Apple Baked Sweet Potatoes

Made with butter, brown sugar, sweet potato, tart apple, apple cider

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for meringue and streusel topped sweet potatoes

Meringue And Streusel Topped Sweet Potatoes

Made with maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, maple flavoring, eggs, non-stick cooking spray, pecans, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat damon's pecan-crusted fluffy sweet potatoes

Copycat Damon's Pecan-Crusted Fluffy Sweet Potatoes

Made with pecans, butter, brown sugar, sweet potatoes, egg whites, flour

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for yam and sweet potato fufu

Yam and Sweet Potato Fufu

Made with yams, salt, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple pie filling and yam casserole

Apple Pie Filling And Yam Casserole

Made with nutmeg, apple pie filling, butter, nuts, sweet potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat outback's sweet potato

Copycat Outback's Sweet Potato

If you think sweet potatoes are just a side dish, think again; this Outback-inspired recipe turns them into a flavorful star of the meal.


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for diabetic vanilla candied yams

Diabetic Vanilla Candied Yams

Made with water, margarine, nutmeg, yams or sweet potatoes, sugar substitute, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for louisiana candied yams

Louisiana Candied Yams

Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker orange-spiced sweet potatoes

Slow Cooker Orange-Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Cooking sweet potatoes just got a whole lot cooler. With a splash of orange and a sprinkle of spice, you'll be wondering why you didn't make these sooner.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for ham, apples and sweet potato casserole

Ham, Apples And Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with water, ham steak, sweet potatoes, ham, apples, sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet potato ragout

Sweet Potato Ragout

Made with sweet potatoes, red onions, butter, olive oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, Swiss chard, raisins

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker sweet sweet-potatoes

Slow Cooker Sweet Sweet-Potatoes

Made with vanilla extract, coconut extract, ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, flaked coconut, pecans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for oven-baked candied sweet potatoes

Oven-Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes

Made with butter or margarine, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, sweet potatoes, orange juice, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kahlua sweet potatoes

Kahlua Sweet Potatoes

Made with Kahlua, sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for orange sweet potato souffle

Orange Sweet Potato Souffle

Made with dark brown sugar, sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, butter, eggs, cream or half & half, orange juice, orange zest

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for diabetic sweet potato casserole

Diabetic Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with sweet potatoes, eggs, canola oil, honey, milk, orange zest, vanilla extract, salt, whole-wheat flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for roasted duck fat japanese sweet potatoes

Roasted Duck Fat Japanese Sweet Potatoes

Made with sage, Japanese sweet potatoes, duck fat, sea salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked sweet potatoes with maple butter

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Maple Butter

Made with butter, maple syrup, sweet potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for south african sweet potatoes

South African Sweet Potatoes

Who says comfort food can't be a little exotic? These South African sweet potatoes are here to bring some warmth and sweetness to your dinner table.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chestnut sweet potatoes

Chestnut Sweet Potatoes

Made with ginger, cinnamon, rum, sweet potatoes, apples, lemon juice, chestnuts, butter, brown sugar, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for butterscotch sweet potato casserole

Butterscotch Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with instant butterscotch pudding, sweet potatoes, sugar, large eggs, butter, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for orange candied yams with marshmallows

Orange Candied Yams With Marshmallows

Made with miniature marshmallows, yams, orange juice, brown sugar, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grated sweet potato casserole

Grated Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with cinnamon, pecans, baking soda, sugar, milk, sweet potatoes, eggs, margarine, buttermilk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for candied yams with pineapple and pecans

Candied Yams With Pineapple And Pecans

Made with yams, margarine, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, brown sugar, honey, pineapple bits, pecans, miniature marshmallows

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for creamy orange sweet potato casserole

Creamy Orange Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, orange juice, vanilla extract, sugar, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet potato crescent roll empanadas

Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brett favre's steakhouse baked sweet potatoes

Brett Favre's Steakhouse Baked Sweet Potatoes

Made with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, ground cinnamon, granulated onion, garlic, black pepper, sugar, sweet potatoes, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sweet potato mash with rosemary and garlic

Sweet Potato Mash With Rosemary And Garlic

Made with fresh rosemary, garlic, sweet potatoes, butter, red chile

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for louisiana yam pie

Louisiana Yam Pie

Made with pie shell, cinnamon, yams, eggs, salt, milk, sugar, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for yams with orange glaze

Yams with Orange Glaze

Made with salt, lemon rind, yams or sweet potatoes, orange juice, cornstarch, maple syrup, orange rind

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chickpea and sweet potato koftas

Chickpea And Sweet Potato Koftas

Made with flour, sweet potato or yam, chickpeas, garlic, scallions, cumin seed, fresh ginger root, salt, lemon juice, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple-mallow yam bake

Apple-Mallow Yam Bake

Made with miniature marshmallows, apples, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, yams, margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet potato, pecan and cranberry surprise

Sweet Potato, Pecan And Cranberry Surprise

Made with sweet potatoes, margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, dried cranberries, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baked sweet potato shoestring fries

Baked Sweet Potato Shoestring Fries

Made with non-stick cooking spray, orange juice, vegetable oil, ground ginger, salt, ground red pepper, sweet potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for candied yams with cranberries and crunchy topping

Candied Yams with Cranberries And Crunchy Topping

Made with miniature marshmallows, cranberries, flour, brown sugar, oatmeal, cinnamon, butter, yams

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet potato casserole with pecan topping

Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Topping

Made with sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, pecans, brown sugar, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for skillet sweet potatoes and carrots

Skillet Sweet Potatoes And Carrots

Made with sour cream, black pepper, vegetable broth, sweet potato, carrots, scallions, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled sweet potatoes with korean-style dipping sauce

Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Korean-Style Dipping Sauce

Made with sesame seeds, garlic, sweet potatoes, soy sauce, sake, sugar, green onions

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet potato and banana puree

Sweet Potato and Banana Puree

Made with almonds, nutmeg, sweet potatoes, bananas, butter, rum, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for maple yams

Maple Yams

Made with walnuts, yams, brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for diabetic maple glazed sweet potatoes

Diabetic Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Made with miniature marshmallows, sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple, maple syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey-garlic sweet potato wedges

Honey-Garlic Sweet Potato Wedges

Made with black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, sweet potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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