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Sweet Potato Soup with Maple Croutons

Soups, Soups, Chili and Stewsmaple croutons, sweet potato soup, sweet potatoes, yams

This cozy sweet potato soup is spiced with cinnamon, cayenne, and nutmeg for a warming depth of flavor, then finished with a garnish of golden maple-crusted croutons for a touch of sweetness and crunch. Creamy, comforting, and simple to prepare, it’s a perfect fall or winter soup—ideal for a holiday starter or a nourishing weeknight...

December Highlight: Sweet Potatoes

Featured Seasonal ProducePinaccle, sea to sky farm, sweet potato, sweet potatoes, yams

Sweet potatoes, originating in South America, hold a fascinating history. Not only were they cultivated by ancient civilizations in the Americas, but they also made their way across the Pacific to Polynesia, where they are called kumar. Though often confused with potatoes, sweet potatoes belong to an entirely different plant family and are only distantly...

How to Steam Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Basics, Potatoes and GratinsHow to Steam Sweet Potatoes, steamed sweet potatoes, sweet potato, sweet potatoes, yams

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...

Indian Yam Curry

Stews and Curries, Vegetarianchickpeas, curry, indian curry, sweet potatoes, yam curry, yams

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...

Wild Plum’s Roasted Yam Mash

Potatoes and GratinsChef Pamela Burns, mashed yams, Wild Plum Cafe, yams

INGREDiENTS: 2 lbs. garnet yams 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Sea salt 5 cloves garlic, pan roasted 1/2 cup brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 cup heavy cream Roasted pumpkin seeds, garnish Salt and pepper METHOD: Heat a large pan of water to a boil. Peel 2 lbs. of...

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Yogurt Lime Dip

Appetizers Hot, Potatoes and Gratinsappetizer, oven fries, sweet potato fries, sweet potatoes, yams, yogurt lime dip

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,...