Originating in South America, sweet potatoes also have roots in Polynesia, where they go by the name ‘kumar.’ Although a distant relative of the potato, sweet potatoes are commonly referred to as yams in North America. These versatile tubers come in ‘firm’ and ‘soft’ varieties, with the former maintaining their firmness when cooked, while the...Read More

Indulge in this palate-pleasing, one-pot Indian Yam Curry on cool fall evenings! Yams are slowly simmered with an aromatic blend of Indian spices and transformed into a creamy curry that is both bold and perfectly balanced. For added nutrition, add your favorite greens or protein options, such as kale, spinach, lentils, or tofu. INGREDIENTS: 1...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb. carrots (about 4 large), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Pinch of nutmeg 1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable bouillon base...Read More

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...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