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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 spicy sweet potato oven fries

Spicy Sweet Potato Oven Fries

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

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 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


recipe for fancy sweet potato casserole

Fancy Sweet Potato Casserole

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

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

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recipe for slow cooker baked sweet potatoes

Slow Cooker Baked Sweet Potatoes

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

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 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 mashed sweet potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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

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 african squash and yams futari for kwanzaa

African Squash And Yams Futari for Kwanzaa

If you're looking for a dish that combines rich taste with bold ingredients, you've just hit the jackpot. Celebrate Kwanzaa in style with this hearty squash...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 slow cooker sweet potatoes and pineapple

Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes And Pineapple

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

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 yam and sweet potato fufu

Yam and Sweet Potato Fufu

Made with yams, salt, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 pineapple sweet potato casserole with raisins

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole With Raisins

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

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   2-5 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 twice baked stuffed sweet potatoes

Twice Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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

Method:   oven
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 twice baked sweet potatoes with ricotta cheese

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes With Ricotta Cheese

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


recipe for slow cooker maple glazed sweet potatoes

Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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

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 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 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 sweet potato mash with lime and coriander

Sweet Potato Mash With Lime And Coriander

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for scalloped sweet potatoes and apples

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes And Apples

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 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 granny's sweet potatoes with praline topping

Granny's Sweet Potatoes With Praline Topping

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 yam (sweet potato) souffle

Yam (Sweet Potato) Souffle

Made with sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon, orange juice, pecan

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 salt baked sweet potato with butter-honey spread

Salt Baked Sweet Potato With Butter-Honey Spread

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dulce de camote

Dulce De Camote

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

recipe for louisiana candied yams

Louisiana Candied Yams

Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mashed sweet potatoes with green onions

Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Green Onions

Made with cream, garlic, sweet potatoes, green onions, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for heavenly yam delight

Heavenly Yam Delight

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

recipe for sweet potatoes with brown sugar & pecans

Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar & Pecans

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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