While Japanese mountain yams have plenty of cooked uses (they also shine when pan-fried or sautéed), they do double duty as a ...

Place the yams in a steam basket set over boiling water and cook until soft. Melt the butter in a wok over medium heat, add sugar and cinnamon, and cook for a minute. Add the yams and stir until ...

This is the principle behind everything from hash browns to latkes to sweet potato fries to fried rice to crispy polenta: Fry ...

If you're able to find true yams in your supermarket, they can be prepared just like your favorite potato recipes—boiled, roasted, baked, or fried. But if sweet candied recipes are what you're ...

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 ...

A boiled potato has a high GI around 78, while a boiled sweet potato has an intermediate GI ... potatoes has no negative health effects, eating fried potatoes at least twice a week more than ...

This sweet potato salad from recipe developer Amanda Stanfield makes a colorful, satisfying side dish: Smoked paprika creates a sweet and savory balance, while the hot honey dressing adds a touch ...

This sweet potato salad from recipe developer Amanda Stanfield makes a colorful, satisfying side dish: Smoked paprika creates a sweet and savory balance, while the hot honey dressing adds a touch ...