Yam recipes

Old-school navy bean and ham soup simmered low and slow with carrots, celery, potato, and a splash of tomato juice. Stick-to-your-ribs comfort from one pot.

This recipe, though fussy to make, is attractive and tasty. Cheryl Kaufenberg of Darien said it came from a very old Better Homes & Gardens magazine

This French style loaf can be made from start to finish in a little over an hour. It's a hearty loaf that is delicious sliced and lightly toasted and served with soups, stews, and salads, with a generous grinding of black pepper

This hearty soup made with navy beans, cabbage and hot chili peppers is perfect for a rainy day.

Imagine, having all your favorite tastes...milk chocolate, peanut butter and jelly...rolled into one great snack!

Ukrainian cold fruit soup pureed with apples, pears, cherries, plums, and peaches in cinnamon-lemon broth with sweet wine and cranberry juice. A chilled summer soup bursting with orchard flavors.

Frozen ricotta cheese pie with orange juice concentrate, vanilla ice cream, and whipped topping on a raspberry jam-lined graham cracker crust. No-bake summer dessert.

Quick Chinese-American lo mein using spaghetti, leftover ham, broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrots with a soy and BBQ sauce glaze. A budget-friendly fridge-clearing stir-fry.

Rugelach roll flaky cream cheese dough around apricot preserves, cinnamon-brown-sugar, walnuts, and raisins into bite-sized crescents. A classic Jewish bakery cookie for Hanukkah and Christmas alike.

Mondongo elegante simmers tripe and pigs' feet in a tomato-wine sauce with ham, capers, and olives. The dressed-up Caribbean-Spanish take on traditional tripe stew.

Kona Coast pizza on English muffins with Hawaiian ham and pineapple, hoisin-spiked sauce, water chestnuts, and mozzarella. A quick tropical pizza snack ready in 15 minutes.

New Year is coming, this moment is always excited, it means a lot. But we always need some good recipes to celebrate it, this chowder is a great one to keep!

Authentic Chinese bird's nest soup with real dried bird's nests simmered in rich chicken broth with pounded chicken, egg whites, and dry sherry. A prized delicacy garnished with scallions and ham.

Seasoned lamb chops are seared in hot skillet, then coated and served with a delicious apricot mixture.

Cuban-style black bean soup simmered with ham hock, scotch bonnet pepper, and a splash of dark rum stirred in just before serving. Rich, smoky, and deeply satisfying.

Mixed bean soup with kidney beans, lima beans, chickpeas, lean ham, tomatoes, and a finishing splash of lemon juice. Hearty enough for a full meal in a bowl.