Yam/8 recipes

Baked sweet potatoes glazed in a buttery lemon-nutmeg syrup until bubbling and caramelized. A bright, citrusy holiday side dish that pairs with ham, turkey, or roasted pork.

Southern sweet potato corn pones made with buttermilk, cornmeal, bacon drippings, and mashed sweet potato. Shaped by hand and baked golden on a griddle.

Popeye's sweet pea soup: a double dose of green peas plus a whole pound of spinach, with yam, onion, celery, and a hint of molasses. Vegan, iron-packed, and ready in an hour.

Pork chops and sweet potatoes baked in a currant jelly glaze with orange juice, dry mustard, ginger, and lemon zest for a sweet-savory one-dish dinner.

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.

Sweet potatoes with a hint of orange: cooked sweet potatoes baked with cinnamon, dried apricots, and fresh orange slices. A lighter, fruit-sweetened holiday side with no marshmallows or piles of sugar.

A quick pressure cooker soup with fresh beets, beet greens, and sweet potatoes brightened by ginger and orange zest. Root vegetable comfort in 30 minutes flat.

Potato and cheese lasagna: layered casserole of thinly sliced russet, sweet, and red skin potatoes with garlic, olive oil, cheddar, and mozzarella. Pasta-free comfort food for eight.

Glazed sweet potato wedges with butter, orange juice, and cinnamon cooked in the microwave. A quick, caramelized side dish ready in just 20 minutes.

Rempah, the fragrant Malay curry built on a fried spice-and-chili paste with garlic and ginger, then sweet potato, coconut and tamarind. The slow-fried paste is the heart of the dish.

Orange-glazed sweet potatoes baked with fresh orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of wheat germ. A naturally sweet holiday side dish with citrus brightness.

Chilled Molokai sweet potato soup with fish: a silky Hawaiian chilled soup of purple Molokai sweet potato, leeks, and limu seaweed, topped with chilled poached snapper. An island-inspired starter.

Pureed sweet potato soup with nutmeg and white pepper, served with a dollop of cranberry sauce and sour cream in each bowl. A silky, elegant soup for fall and holiday tables.

Lemony sweet potato pie with lemon extract, lemon zest, egg yolks, and milk in an unbaked pie shell. A Southern-style custard pie with bright citrus that cuts the sweetness.

Creamy sweet potato soup pureed silky smooth, topped with butter-toasted pecans and creme fraiche. Made with leeks, carrots, white wine, and a russet potato for extra body.

Mashed sweet potatoes whipped with bourbon, butter, and vanilla, then baked under a golden marshmallow topping. The Thanksgiving side dish everyone fights over.