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Category: Yam/sweet potato

“Root Vegetable Riches” – The “Yam/Sweet Potato” category is a celebration of these nutritious and flavorful root vegetables. From baked sweet potatoes and creamy yam soups to sweet potato fries and pies, these recipes showcase the versatility and deliciousness of yams and sweet potatoes in both sweet and savory dishes.

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Cold or Hot Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
PotatoesSoups & stewsYam/sweet potato

Cold or Hot Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock, strong dark3 spring onions, garden fresh1 tablespoon fresh...

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Slow Roasted Vegetable Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsYam/sweet potato

Slow Roasted Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1 large red onions, peeled8 ounces carrots, peeled8 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled8 ounces...

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Herbed Pumpkin
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Herbed Pumpkin

Ingredients: 1 kg pumpkin, you can use orange sweet potato instead,about 2 pound2 tablespoons...

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Whipped Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2...

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Black-Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato Stew
Main dishStewsYam/sweet potato

Black-Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients: 2 cups dried black-eyed peas2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in small chunks3...

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Orange Sherried Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Orange Sherried Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes, about 2 1/2 lbs1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup fresh orange juice1...

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Mom's Thanksgiving Sweet Potato-Pineapple Balls
PineappleSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Mom’s Thanksgiving Sweet Potato-Pineapple Balls

Ingredients: 3 (40 ounce) cans yams, drained1 (20 ounce) cans crushed unsweetened pineapple, drained3...

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Healthy Creamy Kabocha (Pumpkin) Pasta
Main dishSpaghettiYam/sweet potato

Healthy Creamy Kabocha (Pumpkin) Pasta

Ingredients: 300 g spaghetti ( dry)1 pinch salt100 -200 ml water200 ml milk250 g...

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Cinnamon-Honey Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Cinnamon-Honey Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger1 tablespoon orange...

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West African Peanut Soup
PotatoesSoups & stewsYam/sweet potato

West African Peanut Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped onions1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Sweet Potato Fries
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients: 3 medium raw sweet potatoes or 3 medium yams2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Yam and Apple Medley
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Yam and Apple Medley

Ingredients: 2 (17 ounce) cans yams, drained and sliced2 medium golden delicious apples, peeled,...

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Mashed Yams
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Mashed Yams

Ingredients: 2 -3 medium fresh yams3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine1 tablespoon granulated...

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Sweet Potato Burritos
Main dishPotatoesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Burritos

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons vegetable oil1 onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced6 cups canned kidney beans,...

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Fried Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Fried Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 medium sweet potatoes, diced1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon brown...

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Spicy Sweet Potato Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Spicy Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium sweet onions, halved...

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pineapples
CasserolesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pineapples

Ingredients: 1 (40 ounce) cans cut sweet potatoes, drained1 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple,...

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Spiced Sweet Potatoes in Peaches
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Spiced Sweet Potatoes in Peaches

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, boiled and mashed2 teaspoons lemon juice2 tablespoons brown...

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Cajun Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Cajun Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, cubed3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon cajun seasoning2 garlic cloves, sliced1/2...

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Sweet Potato Souffle
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Souffle

Ingredients: 5 -6 baked peeled and mashed sweet potatoes1 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup...

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Garlic-Cilantro Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Thanksgiving)
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Garlic-Cilantro Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Thanksgiving)

Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked3 garlic cloves, finely chopped8 tablespoons butter, divided3/4 cup...

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Low Fat Pumpkin and Double Potato Soup in Microwave
PotatoesSoups & stewsYam/sweet potato

Low Fat Pumpkin and Double Potato Soup in Microwave

Ingredients: 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and chopped ( I use Kent, any type will...

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Yummy Yam Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Yummy Yam Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups boiled yams, drained and mashed ( or 1 large can of...

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Sweet Potatoes (Yams) with Yogurt Herb Sauce
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potatoes (Yams) with Yogurt Herb Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs red skinned yams, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick2 tablespoons...

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PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potatoes “a little tipsy”

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 ” slices1 teaspoon...

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Sweet Potato Burrito
Lunch/snacksMain dishYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Burrito

Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potatoes1 medium onions1 (12 ounce) cans black beans ( mine...

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PotatoesVegetablesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Steak Fries

Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes, unpeeled scrubbed clean1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon chopped fresh...

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Sweet Potato Casserole - Southern Style
CasserolesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Casserole – Southern Style

Ingredients: 5 -6 sweet potatoes3/4 cup white sugar1/2 cup margarine2 eggs1/4 teaspoon almond extract1...

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Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
PotatoesSoups & stewsYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups water1 cup red lentils3 medium onions750...

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savory sweet potato kugel
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

savory sweet potato kugel

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes or 2 1/2 lbs yams, unpeeled,cut into 3...

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Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes ( approx. 2 large potatoes)1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, cleaned with skin on2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Spiced Orange Yams and Pork Chops
Main dishPorkYam/sweet potato

Spiced Orange Yams and Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 (16 ounce) cans yams1 (6 ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1...

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Yam Balls (West Africa)
AppetizersSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Yam Balls (West Africa)

Ingredients: 2 lbs yams, cooked1 large onions, finely minced3 fresh tomatoes, peeled and finely...

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Southwestern Salty Sweet Potatoes to Cry For!
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Southwestern Salty Sweet Potatoes to Cry For!

Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes, unpeeled,cut into generous 1 inch chunks3 tablespoons olive oil or...

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Southern Sweet Potato Salad
PotatoesSaladsYam/sweet potato

Southern Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled,cut into 1/2 inch cubes2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly...

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Hot Sweet Potato Salad
PotatoesSaladsYam/sweet potato

Hot Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients: 5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon...

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Aunt Phyllis' Orange Praline Yams
PotatoesVegetablesYam/sweet potato

Aunt Phyllis’ Orange Praline Yams

Ingredients: 3 (2 7/8 lb) cans yams, drained or 4 lbs. cooked, peeled and...

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Sweet Potato Gratin
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Gratin

Ingredients: 600 g yams ( 3-4)1 teaspoon salt, to tastepepper, to taste2 teaspoons brown...

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Vanilla Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Vanilla Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons...

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Triple Bean Cheesy Sweet Potato Casserole
CasserolesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Triple Bean Cheesy Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced ( about 4 sweet potatoes)19...

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DessertPotatoesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Jelly (agar)

Ingredients: 200 g sweet potatoes, diced ( I use the orange type)200 ml low-fat...

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Harvest Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Tarts
DessertPotatoesYam/sweet potato

Harvest Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Tarts

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked mashed sweet potato3 tablespoons granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon...

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Oven-roasted Herbed Vegetable Rounds
Lunch/snacksSnacksYam/sweet potato

Oven-roasted Herbed Vegetable Rounds

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/8 inch thick slices1...

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Sweet Potato Fritters - Ntomo Krakro
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Fritters – Ntomo Krakro

Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes2 large eggs1 tablespoon flour2 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 teaspoon saltwater (enough...

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Sweet Potatoes with Rum
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potatoes with Rum

Ingredients: 6 medium sweet potatoes4 tablespoons margarine or 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small...

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Mediterranean Latkes (Savory Pancakes)
AppetizersMain dishYam/sweet potato

Mediterranean Latkes (Savory Pancakes)

Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1 garlic cloves, minced very fine1/2...

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Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, with juice ( in 1/2in. chunks)1/2 cup...

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Spicy Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Spicy Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 small sweet potatoes ( 3/4 lb)1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon...

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Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 6 sweet potatoes ( about 2 1/2 lb.)2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Sweet potato gnocchi with tomato and prawn sauce
PotatoesShrimpYam/sweet potato

Sweet potato gnocchi with tomato and prawn sauce

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes50 g whole wheat flour ( plus a little extra...

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Savory Gingered Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Savory Gingered Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 medium sweet potatoes1/3 cup olive oil1 dried red chili peppers3 garlic cloves,...

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Sweet Potato Pone
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Pone

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes1/4 cup melted butter2 eggs1/4 cup dark brown sugar,...

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Sweet Potatoes With Caramelized Onion
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potatoes With Caramelized Onion

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves3...

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Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans coconut pecan frosting1 (18 ounce) cans yams, drained2 tablespoons...

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Chili Sweet Potato Hash With Fried Eggs and Fresh Tomato Salsa
BreakfastMain dishYam/sweet potato

Chili Sweet Potato Hash With Fried Eggs and Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 lb bulk breakfast sausage, such as maple...

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Sweet Potato Mash
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Mash

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, unpeeled3 garlic cloves, unpeeled2 tablespoons honey1/3 ounce unsalted...

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Sweet and White Potato Gratin
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet and White Potato Gratin

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided12 green onions, chopped3 -4 large white potatoes, peeled and...

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Warm Caramelized Onion and Sweet Potato Salad
SaladsSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Warm Caramelized Onion and Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 red onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced1 tablespoon Dijon...

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Southern Comfort Sweet Potatoes
PotatoesSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Southern Comfort Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4...

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