The humble sweet potato is often forgotten until the winter holidays, but it pairs well as a side dish for many fall dishes like roast pork, pork chops or roasted chicken. INGREDIENTS: 6 sweet potatoes 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup bourbon 4 tablespoons butter Zest of 1 orange, grated METHOD: Preheat oven to...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 large sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 teaspoon habanero powder 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated 2/3 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice 1 tablespoon Jamaican dark rum 1/2 teaspoon Jamaican allspice METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap sweet potatoes...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 large yams (or 4 small yams) 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 tablespoons orange zest METHOD: Place washed whole yams on a baking sheet, pierce, and bake at...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