This is a recipe I made while attempting to finish a food tech assignment. This also works well with regular potatoes. Sweet potatoes are known as 'kumara' in New Zealand where I am from. Serve with sour...
Author: Nikki Harris
The orange juice makes this a tasty dish. Even people who are not fond of sweet potatoes like this one. Give it a try!
Author: Cindy Callentine
A little of the comfort food of days gone by. This recipe is one of those 'special treats' for my family!
Author: Kerry
Unlike many sweet potato casseroles, this one is not too sweet. It smells so amazing, with subtly sweet potatoes accentuated with maple syrup and a pistachio topping. It's a wonderful combination of taste...
Author: Chef John
Sweet potatoes come in different colors, from white to yellow to orange to orange-red. The darker the inside, the sweeter it is. I chose white because I was adding maple syrup and brown sugar, but any...
Author: Yoly
Baked until chewy on the outside and soft on the inside, these are a perfect balance of salty and sweet. The rosemary makes them addictive.
Author: Coco
This casserole is just so good it is the first thing I am asked to make every Thanksgiving.
Author: zapper
Candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows are a throw-together dish that turned out to be a huge hit at Christmas!
Author: NKTompk03
My husband's favorite (mother-in-law's recipe) for candied yams. It's more like a dessert than a vegetable. It is very easy to make, and very tasty.
Author: brandibakesbest
Tired of the same old baked sweet potato? Great for picnics and barbecues, these sweet potatoes are seasoned with a homemade herb and spice mix.
Author: JJOHN32
Super yummy sweet potato fries baked in your oven with a delicious cinnamon/brown sugar/butter glaze. Stock up on sweet potatoes, because these go F-A-S-T!
Author: Holleta
They say your greatest strength is also your biggest weakness; the same starchy sweetness that makes this tuber such a popular holiday side dish also can lead to palate fatigue. That's why I've enlisted...
Author: Chef John
This recipe was given from a friend of mine. She has been using this recipe for 10-plus years. It is absolutely easy. Great for Thanksgiving or for any time of the year. Let the casserole cool and serve...
Author: KCOOPER78
Sweet potatoes at their easiest! The potatoes slices need to be in single layer against the pan, not on top of one another. Great for a dinner party! Herbes de Provence with thyme or rosemary sprigs can...
Author: hhsandy
This is a super simple recipe that I make as a sweet, easy side dish. It tastes a LOT like apple pie... but even healthier!
Author: ELFINDANCER
Really yummy mixed fall veggies grilled in a foil packet. You'll want to use multiple packets to keep them all to a manageable size. Open the finished packets carefully - the veggies are HOT! Enjoy!
Author: Marni Rachmiel
This roasted sweet potato casserole gets the special treatment with a spiced pecan crumble topping.
Author: Andrew J
Basic candied yams! You can alter them how your family likes.
Author: NaamahBengals
Sweet potatoes are roasted in the oven, then smeared with a sweet and savory miso butter.
Author: Diana71
This is a favorite from my childhood - my mother would make it for festive meals.
Author: SHEBETH
This recipe was given to me in the late 1980s by Diane Thornton in Jackson Mississippi. I have made it each year since, and when I bring it to gatherings people rave about it, so I bring it year after...
Author: Teri Head
Change things up by turning sweet potatoes into a savory side dish that will pair nicely with your grilled meat of choice.
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
This is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish with a little bit of heat.
Author: ChefLaura
Sweet potatoes on the grill have a smoky, caramelized flavor you can't achieve in the oven. These are mildly spicy, but adjust the cayenne to suit your taste. These are excellent served with grilled pork...
Author: France C
I always love garlic-Parmesan French fries. This variant uses sweet potatoes that are pre-baked, hence reducing overall fat, and it adds both a new flavor and a healthy dose of vitamin A. My family loves...
Author: mafnoor
This simple hash works perfectly as a tasty addition to your morning eggs or a wintry side dish with roasted chicken.
Author: reggie1642
Sure, everyone knows orange-fleshed sweet potatoes aren't really yams, but it makes for a shorter name. I'm not a huge sweet side dish person, but I make an exception for these candied yams that use lemon...
Author: Chef John
Packed with flavor, these potatoes are a brilliant addition to any feast. Different from the norm, this dish will grace any table.
Author: Anonymous
Try this if your family is tired of traditional, regular baked potatoes. Our family likes these baked sweet potatoes with any kind of steak or chicken. Eat skin and all with fork and knife!
Author: Henry Gobel
This busy diva does not have time for a complicated side dish -- so out of my kitchen came these mashed sweet potatoes and pears. I may never make sweet potatoes any other way ever again.
Author: Chardonnay Queen
I made this up to go with some grilled salmon and boy, it sure turned out a lot better than I expected! A nice twist on the old scalloped potatoes.
Author: Shandalulu
Sweet potatoes make delicious fried treats for Hannukah! I like to add a little variety to the traditional latke spread.
Author: Harriet
My grandma's candied yams are the best candied yams I have ever had! The pineapple is an awesome addition to this sweet dish.
Author: ntolliver213
This is one of my favorite recipes for roasted vegetables - sweet potatoes and butternut squash taste great together. Use about the same amount for each. You will see, adding the goat cheese and the honey...
Author: Marianne
When combined and lightly glazed with sugar and balsamic vinegar, these vegetables provide a wonderful range of flavors, from earthy to sweet.
Author: Scott Koeneman
These sweet potatoes cook in the slow cooker, leaving your stove and oven free for other dishes. The spicy pecan topping may be made while the potatoes cook, or up to 3 weeks ahead of time and stored in...
Author: Bibi
Everyone at my house likes this at Thanksgiving. You can add any spices you want to the sweet potato like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger etc. The topping is nice and crunchy.
Author: RB1953
Sweet potatoes get spiced up! These mashed potatoes are absolutely wonderful with added ginger, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, coconut oil, and a dash of turmeric and curry. No sugar or salt is needed...
Author: BeachMom65
I came up with this one Thanksgiving because I was short on oven space. Everyone loved it and I have made it for every Thanksgiving and holiday meal ever since. Be careful not to overcook marshmallows,...
Author: Renee Coley
A family recipe that spans three generations, these glazed sweet potatoes are rich and delectable and are the perfect accompaniment to the traditional flavors of Thanksgiving.
Author: KLBrock
This is a fun and yummy dish for Thanksgiving. People who don't eat sweet potatoes usually love it!
Author: bakerbaker
Mother's great yams were always a hit at Thanksgiving. In America, yams are actually a type of sweet potato. Gingersnap cookies and marshmallows make this dish a real treat.
Author: MISTY1549
Our family will not even consider eating if this is not on the menu!
Author: Carol
These fries are a healthy alternative to the old standard French fries. The Italian seasoning and lemon pepper add an interesting twist to this vegetable.
Author: Wannabe Gardener
Roasted sweet potatoes, onions, and rutabaga with various citrus juices squeezed on top. I didn't like sweet potatoes until I made this for my sweet potato-loving family. Now I have them whenever I can!...
Author: Sj.
This is my answer to the oh-so-yummy but very fattening deep-fried yam fries.
Author: Marleymg
A simpler version of those creamy candied sweet potatoes that take you right back to Grandma's holiday table.
Author: Brandi Gilbertson
Mashed sweet potato and butternut squash. This is a recipe that tastes great with no salt or sugar added and contains lots of fiber.
Author: scottg