Sweet Potatoes and Yams

Sweet potato fries are already a healthier choice and baking them makes it even better. If you want to up the flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or sugar.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

Sweet potato fries are so underrated. These couldn't be easier, either. Oil, salt and chili powder are all you need to spice these fries to perfection.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Kahlua, sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with yams, salt, sweet potatoes

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

Method:   stovetop
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 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 butter or margarine, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, sweet potatoes, orange juice, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, pecans, brown sugar, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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 gingersnap cookies, almond macaroons, sweet potatoes, butter, dark brown sugar, orange marmalade, salt, Amaretto liqueur

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
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 sweet potatoes, red onions, butter, olive oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, Swiss chard, raisins

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pecans, sweet potatoes, butter, southern comfort, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black pepper, yams or sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, salt, cranberries

Method:   crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with walnuts, salt, orange juice, orange, bourbon, cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet potatoes, orange marmalade, butter

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, maple syrup, sweet potatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes