This sweet potato casserole is the ultimate comfort side dish for fall gatherings and holiday meals. Creamy, whipped sweet potatoes are lightly sweetened with maple syrup and enriched with butter, cream, and eggs for a smooth, velvety texture. The real star, however, is the streusel topping — a golden, nutty mixture of pecans, lightly toasted...Read More

Have you ever wondered about what the difference is between sweet potatoes and yams? Sweet potatoes are also called ‘yams’ — however, these tuberous root vegetables are actually from two very different plants. Sweet potatoes are related to morning glories and true yams are related to palms and grasses. When you buy a ‘yam’ at...Read More

Although we love baked sweet potatoes, steaming is quicker and produces a perfectly moist potato. Steamed baked potatoes take about 30 minutes, while baked potatoes take at least an hour. This method is for medium-sized potatoes. However, if you have only large-sized potatoes, you can cut them in half. (1) Fill the lower part of...Read More

There’s nothing quite like a warm, fragrant curry to brighten a cool fall evening, and this Indian Yam Curry delivers comfort in every spoonful. Hearty yams (or sweet potatoes) slowly simmer in a velvety sauce infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. As the vegetables soften, they soak up the rich...Read More

Here’s a winning combo – comfort food plus great nutrition! Serve these crispy-baked sweet potato “fries” as an appetizer or as a side dish with turkey burgers. INGREDIENTS:   For Sweet Potatoes 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika (or hot paprika,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 large sweet potatoes 1 ripe avocado 1 red onion, sliced Sprouts or micro greens Sliced jack cheese 4 Ciabatta rolls (or favorite sandwich roll) Honey Dijon Poppyseed dressing (recipe below) METHOD: Cut sweet potatoes four times each so that you have four large rounds, leaving the skin on. Bring a saucepan of water...Read More