Yam recipes

Tender Australian lamb cutlets glazed with a sticky honey-soy and plum jam sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds. Ready in under 20 minutes for a quick, flavor-packed weeknight dinner.

A fast wok stir-fry with wine-marinated chicken, ham, green peas, water chestnuts, and toasted walnuts. This Chinese-inspired weeknight dinner hits the table in just 25 minutes.

A delicious cabbage soup made with chicken broth, ham hock and wine vinegar.

Silky chicken and ham mousse blended with Madeira wine and whipped cream, set in a gelatin mold. An elegant make-ahead appetizer for cocktail parties and holiday entertaining.

Cheesy apple ham grilled sandwich on cinnamon-raisin bread with sharp cheddar, walnuts, and a touch of cloves. Sweet, savory, and crunchy in every bite.

Smoked ham and cheese stuffed mushrooms pack mushroom caps with a wine-deglazed ham, garlic, and breadcrumb filling, then broil under melted Monterey Jack for a savory two-bite party appetizer.

Peppered pork roast with sour cherry salsa: coarsely pepper-crusted pork loin roasted simple, served with a sweet-hot relish of cherries, green chiles, peppers, and cilantro. Holiday-worthy and easy.

Cravatta with asparagus spears wrapped in ham, spread with shallot-mustard cream sauce, and baked with Fontina and Parmesan until bubbly and golden.

Ham and cheese breakfast casserole layers whole-wheat bread, spinach, diced ham, and roasted red peppers in a Gruyere-topped custard. An overnight-friendly brunch bake for 6.

Walnut-crusted chicken breasts pan-fried golden and topped with a tangy raspberry-lime sauce made with sherry, seedless jam, and coriander. Elegant yet simple.

The sweetness of apricot preserves is brightened with lemon and balanced by a bit of cayenne pepper with some toasted nuts for added texture. This recipe is lightened by replacing the typical mayo with yogurt and delivers a cleaner taste on the palate.

Stuffed mushrooms filled with smoked ham, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs, then broiled with melted cheese. A Mexican-inspired appetizer with a crispy, savory bite.

Chocolate hazelnut raspberry thumbprints: chocolate-cocoa cookies rolled with ground toasted hazelnuts, indented and filled with raspberry jam. Three dozen elegant holiday cookies.

Savoury filled cheese muffins built on a Bisquick base with sauteed carrot, celery and onion, sharp cheddar, and a deviled ham filling. A handheld breakfast or brunch muffin with surprising vegetable depth.

Crispy baked Creole chicken wings rubbed with garlic, paprika, cayenne, and thyme, served with a sweet-tangy peach mustard dipping sauce. Game day gold.

Dijonnaise glazed pork chops with a sweet-tangy sauce of Dijon mustard, apricot preserves, soy sauce, and green onions. A quick pan-seared weeknight dinner with a glossy, flavor-packed glaze.