Sweet Potatos and Yam recipe collection

Silky pureed potato and leek soup simmered in white wine and fish stock, finished with milk and topped with tender poached fish. A light, elegant fish soup that works hot or chilled.

Delicious and flavorful soup is a cozy dish in a hot winter day.

Use fresh rosemary, if possible (many supermarkets carry it). The flavor it imparts to the lamb will be far superior to that of dried. If you like, white potatoes may be substituted for the sweet potatoes, and turnips for the parsnips. You can also flavor lamb by covering it with lemon slices before roasting.

Roasted sweet potato sticks tossed in soy sauce, ginger, coriander, and garlic powder. A savory-sweet twist on fries that's vegan, high-fibre, and ready in 40 minutes.

Sweet potato casserole with double ginger, orange zest, and a crispy brown sugar walnut crust. Baked until puffed and golden for a holiday side that steals the show.

Sweet potato and apple casserole glazed with molasses butter and topped with brown sugar and pecans. A Thanksgiving-worthy side dish baked until bubbly and caramelized.

Glazed sweet potato casserole with brown sugar, honey, and pineapple juice glaze, scented with cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest. Make-ahead Thanksgiving side that saves oven space.

Glazed sweet potato wedges with butter, orange juice, and cinnamon cooked in the microwave. A quick, caramelized side dish ready in just 20 minutes.

Golden Harvest beef brisket braised with yams, carrots, apples, and potatoes, finished with mandarin orange glaze. One-pot autumn Sunday dinner that feeds six.

Grilled haole-style yams with pineapple butter made from crushed pineapple, margarine, and teriyaki sauce. A Hawaiian-inspired grilled sweet potato side with a sweet-savory tropical topping.

Sweet potato pie with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a flaky shell, finished with a decorative ring of pecan halves and a dollop of whipped cream. The yogurt in the custard adds tang and lift that traditional milk-only versions miss.

Creamy sweet potato soup with shallots, nutmeg, dry sherry, and half-and-half, topped with chopped walnuts. A velvety holiday starter soup that's elegant enough for Thanksgiving.

Indian-style lamb with sweet potatoes is a one-pot braise of minced lamb, garam masala, ginger and garlic simmered with sweet potato and kale. A light, low-fat curry-style dinner in under 30 minutes.

Kid-friendly curried vegetables with potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower in a mild tomato-spice sauce. A simple Indian-style vegetable curry that teaches real cooking skills.

Louisiana stuffed oranges filled with mashed sweet potato, brown sugar, pecans, warm spices, and a splash of Grand Marnier. A Southern side dish that doubles as dessert.

Maple glazed sweet potatoes baked in butter and real maple syrup, topped with salted sunflower seeds for crunch. A simple 4-ingredient holiday side dish.