Sweet Potato And Yam recipes

This was my mother's recipe that I enjoyed all my life, and it was better than any others th... ( more )

Peel& quarter the yams or sweet potatoes. Place all of the ingredients into a large pot& coo... ( more )

Prep: 20m

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Mashed Yam Casserole - More like this

Ingredients (9)

: 6 cups hot mashed yams (can use fresh yams or sweet potatoes or two 40-oz cans yams, well-drained and heated) 2-3 tablespoons b... ( more )

- 6 cups hot mashed yams (can use fresh yams or sweet potatoes or two 40-oz cans yams, well-drained and heated)
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 2 teaspoons apple cider (or juice)
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter

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Nothing sweet; no marshmallows or sugar. You can use fresh yams (or sweet potatoes) or two ... ( more )

Preheat oven to 375.Lightly grease/spray a casserole dish; set aside. Place hot mashed yams... ( more )

Prep: 10m

Yams or Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple and Nuts - More like this

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: 5 lbs yams (or sweet potatoes) 2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple 1-2 cup walnuts or pecans (whole, halved, or slightly chopped) ( more )

- 5 lbs yams (or sweet potatoes)
- 2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
- 1-2 cup walnuts or pecans (whole, halved, or slightly chopped)

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This is a dish that we make every Thanksgiving and is quite easy and tasty. There usually is... ( more )

Peel yams and cut into thirds or quarters. Place into boiling water and cook until soft, app... ( more )

Prep: 15m

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Pork Sweet Potato Stew - More like this

Ingredients (14)

: 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 3 lbs pork loin 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 sweet onion 2 garlic cloves... ( more )

- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3 lbs pork loin
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sweet onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 1/3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dry sherry
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (or yams)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- salt

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Can adapt this for the crockpot after the skillet steps. ( more )

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease/spray a casserole dish. Combine brown sugar an... ( more )

Prep: 20m

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Easy Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Honey Glaze - More like this

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: 3-3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes or yams 1/2 cup butter 4 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons lemon juice salt and pepper ( more )

- 3-3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes or yams
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- salt and pepper

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Very simple and so good, one of my family's favorite sweet potato dishes. If you double the ... ( more )

Set oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the sweet potato cubes single (if possible in a single lay... ( more )

Prep: 15m

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Curried Mung Beans With Rhubarb and Yams - More like this

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: 1 cup dried green mung beans 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced (1 large) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup rhubarb 1 cup ... ( more )

- 1 cup dried green mung beans
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced (1 large)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup rhubarb
- 1 cup zucchini
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to personal taste)
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 4 cups cooked long grain brown rice
- chutney

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Lentils may be substituted for the mung beans. ( more )

Cover the mung beans with water in a deep pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and add the raw ... ( more )

Prep: 30m

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Wonderful Curried Sweet Potato Soup - More like this

Ingredients (12)

: 1 tablespoon oil (I used sunflower oil) 1/2-3/4 cup chopped onions (1-2 onions) 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon curry paste (levell... ( more )

- 1 tablespoon oil (I used sunflower oil)
- 1/2-3/4 cup chopped onions (1-2 onions)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon curry paste (levelled tbsp, preferably Madras, Korma or another Indian or Caribbean curry paste you like)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (levelled tbsp)
- 4 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (not yams)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons rum (optional but recommended, I use white rum)
- salt
- 4-6 tablespoons sour cream (any fat content)
- sweet paprika

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This IS a WONDERFUL SOUP. And look at the list, just a few ingredients! I came up with lots ... ( more )

SOUP:. In a soup pot, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add curry paste and onions and cook for... ( more )

Prep: 15m

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Apricot Yams - More like this

Ingredients (9)

: 6 cooked and pared yams or sweet potatoes 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/4 teaspo... ( more )

- 6 cooked and pared yams or sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup apricot juice
- 1 cup canned apricots
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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I believe this recipe came from a "Southern Living" cookbook. Everyone raved over ... ( more )

Quarter the prepared yams and place in a buttered casserole. Combine brown sugar, cornstarch... ( more )

Prep: 45m

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Coconut Chicken With Mango Salsa and Cinnamon Butter Sweet Pota - More like this

Ingredients (21)

: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 1/2 cups flour 3 eggs 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut 2 teaspoons curry paste 3 mangoes ... ( more )

- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 2 teaspoons curry paste
- 3 mangoes
- 1/4 cup rum
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 cups oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 green onions or scallions
- 1 garlic clove, minced or 1/2 teaspoon bottled garlic
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/2 cup red peppers
- 1/2 cup sweet green peppers
- 4 sweet potatoes or yams
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- salt and pepper
- 1 hot chili pepper

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I'm always creating new ways of using ethnic flavours; mixing Indian with French, Asian with... ( more )

One hour before you wish to eat:. Wash, then score with a knife, the skins of the sweet pot... ( more )

Prep: 45m

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Yam n Squash Mash - More like this

Ingredients (7)

: 1 cup cooked and mashed butternut squash 1 cup cooked and mashed yams (or sweet potatoes) 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine ... ( more )

- 1 cup cooked and mashed butternut squash
- 1 cup cooked and mashed yams (or sweet potatoes)
- 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- pepper

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Nice light way to serve squash and yams. Great with chicken ( more )

In a large mixing bowl, whip all the ingredients together until fluffy Turn into a lightly g... ( more )

Prep: 30m