Yam/9 recipes

Indian-spiced sweet potato patties with ground almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut, cumin, coriander, and cayenne, pan-fried in ghee until crisp and reddish-brown. Vegan-adaptable and gluten-free.

Chunky sweet potato soup loaded with carrots, celery, peas, and herbs, finished with nonfat sour cream and skim milk. A big-batch comfort soup that serves 16 and feels lighter than it tastes.

A thick vegan split pea stew packed with sweet potato, broccoli, Roma tomatoes, and fresh dill. High in fiber and protein with under 1 gram of fat, this plant-powered bowl is weeknight meal prep gold.

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.

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.

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.

Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a buttery pecan praline sauce cooked to soft ball stage. A make-ahead Southern side dish that belongs on every holiday table.

Kasha-Patate Sucree from Montreal's Le Commensal: fluffy buckwheat groats topped with sweet potato puree and a savory tamari-garlic sauce. A hearty vegetarian dish with deep, earthy flavors.

Pineapple sweet potatoes mashed with pineapple tidbits and their syrup for a naturally sweet, tropical side dish. Diabetic-friendly with no added sugar, just five simple ingredients.

Vegetarian sweet potato risotto made with brown arborio rice and vegetable broth. Naturally creamy without butter, cheese, or constant stirring.

Creamy sweet potato soup with hot pepper relish and chicken broth, pureed smooth and topped with sour cream. Just five ingredients for a warming, spiced bowl.

Southern sweet potato casserole with buttermilk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg baked until set. A crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side dish with warm spice in every spoonful.

A Southern sweet potato pone made with raw grated sweet potatoes, allspice, cinnamon, and a simple batter. Baked in a square pan until golden. Old-fashioned comfort at its finest.

Sweet potato salad with crushed pineapple, green peas, and fresh parsley tossed in creamy dressing. A no-cook vegetarian side dish ready in 15 minutes.

A hearty pressure cooker soup with sweet potatoes, split peas, apples, and mint. Earthy, slightly sweet, and on the table in 45 minutes with a bright herbal finish.

Meat and sweet potato pie with a seasoned ground beef crust filled with mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, and eggs. A savory-sweet dinner pie with no pastry needed.