Sweet Potatoes and Yams

This is a great recipe for sweet potatoes when you don't want them candied or as a pie. Try these wedges as a healthy and more delicious alternative to regular fries.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your meal special with this crock pot sweet potato casserole. It combines mashed sweet potatoes, butter, and a touch of orange juice, topped with a crunchy pecan...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

This casserole is the perfect dish for any holiday gathering or family dinner. It is packed with flavor and everyone will love the sweet graham cracker crumb topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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Made with ground cloves, yams or sweet potatoes, ground cinnamon, onion, oil, coconut milk, hubbard squash, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These crockpot baked sweet potatoes are perfect for fall, whether you're going sweet with butter and cinnamon sugar or savory with roasted veggies.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

This is a great alternative to regular mashed potatoes or to the usual sweet potato casserole at the holidays.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with Kahlua, sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with nuts, flour, sweet potatoes, pineapple pie filling, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with miniature marshmallows, sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple, ground cinnamon, butter-flavored sprinkles, pecans or golden raisins

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Made with yams, salt, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with black pepper, salt, sweet potatoes, lime, olive oil, coriander

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sage, Parmesan cheese, sweet potatoes, olive oil, shallots, ricotta cheese, salt, black pepper, ginger, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, granny smith apples, brown sugar, orange rind, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with flour, brown sugar, sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, eggs, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with pecans, sweet potatoes, butter, orange juice, salt, crushed pineapple

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with frozen whipped topping, cream cheese, yams, fresh sweet potatoes, all-purpose flour, confectioners' sugar, chopped pecans, margarine

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sweet potatoes meet the perfect balance of sweet and savory, slow-cooked for hours in a maple-brown sugar mix with a zing of apple cider.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, pecans, butter, sweet potatoes, eggs, maple syrup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with water, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, margarine or butter, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, sweet potatoes, egg, heavy or whipping cream, salt, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground cinnamon, honey, sweet potato, bacon drippings, shortening or butter spray, kosher salt, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with tequila, rum, golden raisins, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, pecans, dark raisins

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with olive oil, French bread, yukon gold potatoes, sweet potato, vegetable oil, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with walnuts, cinnamon, sweet potatoes or yams, butter, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes