Yam recipes

Microwave sweet potatoes glazed with orange juice, honey, and orange zest, topped with crunchy peanuts. A single-serving vegan side dish ready in under 10 minutes.

Lighter sweet potato casserole made with egg whites, skim milk, and chopped dates, topped with a drizzle of maple syrup. Naturally sweet, low-fat, and ready in 45 minutes.

Southern-style curried sweet potatoes: tender sweet potatoes with Madras curry, plump apricots, and raisins. A warmly spiced side dish that bridges Southern and Indian cooking.

Easy pasta salad tosses cooked pasta with frozen mixed vegetables, sweet potato, and low-fat dressing for a five-minute brown bag lunch. Pantry-staple weeknight side or work-from-home meal.

Sweet potato and apple casserole microwaves cubed sweet potatoes and Golden Delicious apples with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then thickens the syrup with cornstarch. A 35-minute holiday side without the oven.

Sweet potato casserole brightened with crushed pineapple and orange juice, topped with melted marshmallows. A retro Thanksgiving side that swaps the brown sugar pecan crust for tropical sweetness.

Classic Southern sweet potato pie with a spiced, custard-like filling made from fresh sweet potatoes, brown sugar, nutmeg, and vanilla in a flaky crust. A holiday staple.

Pressure cooker brisket with sweet potatoes, parsnips, prunes, and apple cider gravy. A spiced Jewish-style braised beef finished with cinnamon and allspice for a holiday-leaning Sunday dinner.

Pecan-crusted catfish with sweet potato chips: catfish fingers brushed with honey-mustard, breaded in toasted pecans, and pan-fried alongside crispy sweet potato rounds. A Southern weeknight plate.

Vegan sweet potato curry with onions, curry powder, and red pepper flakes, simmered until tender and thickened into a glossy sauce. A simple, budget-friendly one-pan dinner.

Roasted pork tenderloin and vegetables glazes pork, sweet potatoes, corn, and onion with an apple-jelly-and-mustard brush for a complete sheet-pan dinner for four.

Crispy sweet potato and ham hash with poached eggs. Shredded sweet potatoes and chopped ham form golden patties topped with perfectly poached eggs.

A one-skillet dinner of pork loin, sweet potatoes and green beans glazed in teriyaki sauce with a bright hit of orange zest. Hearty, colorful and on the table in 40 minutes.

Fluffy sweet potato scones made with mashed yams and butter, lightly golden on the outside, tender within. Serve warm with honey for a Caribbean-inspired treat.

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.

Crustless sweet potato pie with almond extract for a Southern-style dessert that bakes in 25 minutes. Mashed sweet potatoes, butter, and sugar create a custardy slice without rolling a single piece of dough.