If you are buying yams from a specialist African or Caribbean shop, ask them how to prepare the yams you are buying. They will have advice on whether the yam must be peeled before cooking and how ...

One of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes on Southern Bytes is my Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with its Pecan Praline Topping- but sometimes, we want something easier and we always need ...

Sweet potatoes can be cooked in similar ways to the potato but cook much more quickly. They are also prone to burning because of the sugar content. How to bake a sweet potato: Preheat the oven to ...

2 sweet potatoes (chopped), boiled 1/4 tsp black pepper powder 1/2 tsp amchur powder 1 tsp lemon juice Rock salt or sendha namak (as required) Firstly rinse sweet potatoes very well in water. 2. Now ...

Yams have been in great supply this winter. These knobbly tubers are about the size of a large thumb. The most common yam is pink-orange in colour and has a slightly shiny, ribbed surface.

Once you have your mashed sweet potatoes, mix in some butter or a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness and season with salt. You could also add a splash of cream or a bit of Greek yogurt for added ...

The following excerpt is her recipe for a classic Barbadian sweet potato pie. This sweet potato dish is traditionally served on Sundays or on special occasions. The topping is stunning ...