Yam recipes

Polish baked apples in red wine, jablka na winie czerwonym, fills cored apples with jam and bakes them in spiced wine syrup. A classic Polish Christmas dessert served chilled.

Ham bone and bean soup made from leftover holiday ham scraps simmered with beans, onion, garlic, and a homemade aromatic stock. A thrifty, waste-nothing soup that turns a spent ham bone into dinner.

Kentucky ham and angel biscuits: light, foolproof biscuits raised with both yeast and baking soda, split and stuffed with salty country ham. The Southern party staple, a fixture from church suppers to Derby Day.

Spanish-style stuffed mushroom caps filled with cured ham, garlic, parsley, chili pepper, and olive oil. A simple tapas appetizer baked in just 15 minutes.

Mom's baked beans dump canned pork and beans together with ham chunks, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, liquid smoke, and pearl onions, then bake until thick. Easy potluck side from a no-fuss family recipe.

Lima bean and ham stew, smoky ham hocks simmered with tender dried lima beans, onion, carrot and celery. A hearty, soul-warming pot of Southern comfort, with the ham shredded right back in.

New England baked beans from dried navy beans, slow-cooked with smoked ham, maple syrup, brown sugar, and dry mustard. The all-day crock pot cook builds deep, sweet-smoky flavor no canned beans can touch.

Ham barbecue sandwiches: chopped ham simmered in a tangy ketchup-mustard-vinegar barbecue sauce, piled into hot dog buns. A retro Pennsylvania potluck classic that feeds a crowd for pennies.

Swedish strips press into a sheet pan, bake into golden shortbread, then get topped with warm jam and a snow of powdered sugar. One pan, 48 bars, zero rolling required.

Raspberry bran muffins with a hidden pocket of raspberry jam in the center of each one. Eight cups of bran flakes cereal and buttermilk make them hearty and fiber-rich. Makes a big batch of 24.

Potato skins get brushed with tangy Dijon mustard, layered with ham and roasted peppers, then topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese for a quick appetizer that's ready in 15 minutes.

Slow-simmered pinto beans with smoky ham hocks, onion, and garlic. Soaked overnight and cooked low until creamy and tender, this Southern classic is comfort food at its most honest and satisfying.

Classic split pea soup made with a ham bone, onions, and carrots. Thick, hearty, and the perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham.

Hearty pinto bean soup simmered with smoky ham hocks, diced onions, celery, and tomato. Thick, warming, and ready in about 40 minutes for a budget-friendly weeknight supper.

Sweet apricot preserves meet tangy Worcestershire and white wine in this versatile basting sauce that transforms grilled chicken, pork, or game birds.

Traditional tea biscuits with a jam-filled center and a ring-shaped top creating a ruby jewel effect. These tender shortcake-style biscuits are perfect for afternoon tea.