In 1936, agriculturalist George Washington Carver published two versions of glacéed sweet potatoes in a farmers bulletin. Forty years earlier, legendary chef Fannie Farmer included her recipe for candied sweet potatoes in what would become her eponymous cookbook. This is to say, The dish most often known as “candied yams” has a long history on … Read more
Here the fully loaded baked potato gets a total flavor makeover. Sweet potatoes take center stage, roasted whole alongside spiced chickpeas that get delightfully crisp in the oven. You’ll dress up the tender spuds with a medley of chaat-inspired toppings and a quick herbaceous blender sauce. Don’t skimp on the chaat masala-tossed crispy fried onions—any … Read more
Even the best mandoline slicer can inspire complicated feelings. Mandolines can be scary—nothing keeps you on your toes like the ever-present threat of slicing off the tips of your fingers—but the trade-off is their unparalleled speed and consistency. For some dishes they’re indispensable: Think ethereal shaved salads. They make light work of shredding cabbage for a huge … Read more
Cozy vibes notwithstanding, the best thing about this easy vegetable soup recipe is its endless capacity for customization. Out of sweet potatoes but wondering what to do with the second half of that butternut squash? Peel and dice the squash into ½” cubes and make the swap. Not into peas? Frozen green beans work just … Read more
This sweet potato cornbread recipe comes together quickly. After just 12 minutes in the microwave—though it also works with a leftover baked sweet potato (or even canned sweet potato purée)—the tubers emerge soft and steamy, ready to be mashed by hand and whisked into the wet ingredients. If you have trouble finding buttermilk, combine milk … Read more
Cocoa powder and sweet potatoes might sound like an unexpected combination, but this recipe proves they’re actually a match made in heaven. Instead of doubling down on sweetness, the cocoa powder acts as a foil, taming the candied character of the root vegetable. Immediately adding the sesame seeds and cocoa powder to sizzling hot brown … Read more