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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 kahlua sweet potatoes

Kahlua Sweet Potatoes

Made with Kahlua, sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 baked candied tangerine yams

Baked Candied Tangerine Yams

Made with tangerines, yams, butter or margarine, pancake syrup, tangerine juice, rum extract, brown sugar, allspice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for brandied yams

Brandied Yams

Made with orange rind, sweet potatoes, sugar, brandy, salt, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, black pepper, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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recipe for sweet and gold potato hash

Sweet and Gold Potato Hash

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 kahlua candied yams

Kahlua Candied Yams

Made with Kahlua, yams, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for guava-glazed sweet potatoes

Guava-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Made with butter or margarine, sweet potatoes, guava jelly

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kotobuki sweet potatoes

Kotobuki Sweet Potatoes

Made with canola oil, sesame seeds, water, soy sauce, sugar, Kotobuki sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maple syrup glazed sweet potatoes

Maple Syrup Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Made with maple-flavored syrup, butter or margarine, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 sherry-cinnamon marinated sweet potatoes

Sherry-Cinnamon Marinated Sweet Potatoes

Made with vanilla extract, sweet potatoes, oranges, butter or margarine, sugar, orange juice, cream sherry or bourbon, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for apricot glazed sweet potatoes

Apricot Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Made with butter, orange peel, water, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, apricot puree

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 yam flambe

Yam Flambe

Made with rum, butter, yams, salt, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 sweet potatoes & pears

Sweet Potatoes & Pears

Made with ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, butter, Bartlett pears, pear nectar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sweet potatoes with pineapple and marshmallows

Sweet Potatoes With Pineapple And Marshmallows

Sweet potatoes take on a tropical twist with this recipe by including crushed pineapple.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet potato salad (chad)

Sweet Potato Salad (Chad)

Made with black pepper, sweet potatoes, onion, lemon juice, peanut oil, tomatoes, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jamaican yam casserole

Jamaican Yam Casserole

Made with coconut, pecans, yams, banana, orange juice, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 sweet potato cranberry casserole

Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

Made with ground ginger, nutmeg, salt, orange, sweet potatoes or yams, onions, olive oil or vegetable oil, cranberries, brown sugar, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet potato peach bake

Sweet Potato Peach Bake

Made with butter or margarine, yams, brown sugar, pecans, ground ginger, salt, peach slices

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lime and tequila sweet potatoes

Lime And Tequila Sweet Potatoes

Made with tequila, sweet potatoes, lime juice, honey

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 mallow sweet potato balls

Mallow Sweet Potato Balls

Made with cornflakes, water, sweet potatoes, salt and pepper, butter, marshmallows, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 roasted yams with green tomatoes

Roasted Yams With Green Tomatoes

Made with salt and pepper, yams, green tomatoes, red tomatoes, red onions, garlic, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for caribbean yam bake

Caribbean Yam Bake

Made with bananas, lime, yams, eggs, brown sugar, margarine or butter, rum, ground nutmeg

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 maple and tarragon sweet potatoes

Maple and Tarragon Sweet Potatoes

Made with dried tarragon, salt, sweet potatoes, maple syrup, margarine, orange juice, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for candied sweet potatoes with honey-orange sauce

Candied Sweet Potatoes With Honey-Orange Sauce

Made with cornstarch, sweet potatoes, butter, honey, orange juice, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 sweet potato home fries

Sweet Potato Home Fries

Made with black pepper, vegetable oil, butter or margarine, sweet potatoes, onion, salt

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 easy baked sweet potatoes

Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes

Made with margarine, lemon juice, sweet potatoes, orange rind

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sweet potato and wild rice croquette with mushroom ragout

Sweet Potato And Wild Rice Croquette With Mushroom Ragout

Made with wild rice, celery, green onions, egg, salt and pepper, sunflower seeds, dried mushrooms, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crispy sweet potato wedges

Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges

Made with red pepper flakes, eggs, sweet potatoes, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning

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 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

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 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 slow cooker peachy glazed sweet potatoes

Slow Cooker Peachy Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Made with ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, peach pie filling, margarine or butter, ginger root, salt, brown sugar

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

recipe for baked sweet potato with crumbled blue cheese

Baked Sweet Potato With Crumbled Blue Cheese

Made with dried herbs, sweet potato, butter, blue cheese, fresh herbs

Method:   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





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