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
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
This is my great-grandma's candied yams recipe. I started making them a few years ago, now everyone asks for them every year. The secret I think is in the orange juice and slow cooking.
Author: MARAH
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
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
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 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
A tasty, savory version of twice baked sweet potatoes.
Author: frank11
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 is my answer to the oh-so-yummy but very fattening deep-fried yam fries.
Author: Marleymg
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
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
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
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.
Easy to prepare. Very rich. Onions change the taste for the better. A truly wonderful addition to a holiday meal. Perfect for Thanksgiving.
Author: Shanna
Sweet potatoes are roasted in the oven, then smeared with a sweet and savory miso butter.
Author: Diana71
This recipe comes from my great great aunt Truly Jackson Williams from Tallula, Louisiana who was Papa Hollis' sister.
Author: Great Chef
This is an original recipe, inspired by the Jalapeno Sweet Potato Soup at Homestead Heritage in Waco, Texas.
Author: Terri Harnish
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
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
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
A simpler version of those creamy candied sweet potatoes that take you right back to Grandma's holiday table.
Author: Brandi Gilbertson
This is a fun and yummy dish for Thanksgiving. People who don't eat sweet potatoes usually love it!
Author: bakerbaker
This dish will become an instant tradition. Baked, buttery yams topped with a simple brown sugar and pecan crumble. Could almost be dessert!
Author: emkaymommy
It's a universal fact that people love puffy food, souffles being one of most versatile. As long as you don't knock all the air out of the egg whites in the batter, not much can actually go wrong. Since...
Author: Chef John
Next time you want to cook a hearty meal for a big crowd, try this massive roasted veggie combo recipe including Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, and onions.
Author: SZYQ1
I use this recipe about once a week. It's really easy since it just uses the oven to bake the sweet potato fries, and they are delicious!
Author: Rachel Ackerman
Sweet potatoes make delicious fried treats for Hannukah! I like to add a little variety to the traditional latke spread.
Author: Harriet
Instead of the 'traditional' sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving, this is what our Southern family has had on the table for at least 3 generations. Great Aunt Margie (pronounced MAH-gee) was born in 1902.
Author: Christina Kennedy
We serve this amazing dish with ham. It makes 6 little mini sweet potato casseroles without all the mess!
Author: michellej
Basic candied yams! You can alter them how your family likes.
Author: NaamahBengals
This recipe is very similar to sweet potato casserole, but with shredded sweet potatoes. My mom used to make it at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. She passed away when I was 8, so I when I eat this it...
Author: Mmmmmomma
The trick that gives you incredible flavor is to cook fresh sweet potatoes in their skin just until tender.
Author: pamela
We discovered this method looking for healthy alternatives to our usual Christmas/Thanksgiving side dishes. They are so good and filling! This is great as a breakfast hash brown substitute or a side dish...
Author: tartan.redhead
I was looking for a recipe for fried sweet potatoes, but didn't find one, so I decided to try something of my own. You can change recipe to serve more people by adding more sweet potatoes.
Author: Miami Nell
Sweet potatoes are baked with raisins and chopped pecans in this side dish that's satisfying and not too sweet. A syrup mixture is drizzled over the top as a glaze.
Author: katysue
This is a great and hearty seasonal vegetable dish which can be used as a side dish or as an entire meal. The blend of seasoning adds a little spice and sweet. I came up with this recipe on a Sunday evening...
Author: KSchirm13
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
This should be a dessert. It is so good! The crunchiness of walnuts and the fruity taste of raisins complement this traditional holiday dish.
Author: Shannon
Yams for the holidays, in a thick syrup, very sweet and delightful. Top with a dash of cinnamon, if you like!
Author: Pamela
Sweet potatoes are a staple of Southern cooking. Here they are combined with white potatoes and whipped with a delicious combination of ingredients to make a special side dish.
Author: Matthew Broomhead
These not-too-sweet sweet potatoes make converts outta the non-sweet-potato-believers.
Author: Halo
I like my vegetables just simply roasted in the oven. You can get fancy and add other spices to your liking, but I like them just like that with some melted feta on top.
Author: Marianne
This dish is a favorite in our home during the holiday season. The smoky heat of the chipotle chile and the sweet potato's natural sweetness balance each other beautifully. Adjust the amount of chipotle...
Author: SUBEAR
Spicy, sweet and smoky, this side dish is perfect alongside grilled pork tenderloin. It's also a great change to your Thanksgiving dinner. Again, it's SPICY! This can be made ahead and stored in 200 degree...
Author: CreativeCook
Very healthy and tasty sweet potatoes that will be a great addition to any meal. Very easy!
Author: Sherlmitz
Medley of sweet potatoes, carrots, and peppers with a chipotle-parsley seasoning.
Author: awilson0904