Autumn Recipes: Y is for Yams

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

Yams (or sweet potatoes) are extremely popular this time of year. While there are countless recipes for savory dishes that feature the seasonal ingredient I tend to stick with sweeter yam dishes since they are embraced more heartily by my pint-sized picky eater. My daughter’s favorite yam dish is very simple. I just drizzle fresh yams with maple syrup, and then I add some nutmeg and cinnamon, and bake them with butter. It’s delicious… as are the following recipes for other sweet yam dishes that can be served up at holiday get-togethers. YAM AND PUMPKIN PANCAKES Ingredients: 1 cup flour … Continue reading →

Delicious Sweet Potato Soufflé

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Catherine Ipcizade

Something magical happens when you take a lonely, lovely sweet potato and pair it with delicious ingredients like pecans, butter, and brown sugar. The flavors mesh, the aroma is intoxicating, and you wind up with a side dish decadent enough to be eaten with dessert! For a side dish that’ll have your guests coming back for the recipe, try this delicious sweet potato dish. It’s surprisingly simple to make and compliments any holiday table. This is a delicious recipe for Bourbon Sweet Potato Soufflé. If you’d like, you may substitute apple cider for the Bourbon. For this recipe you’ll need: … Continue reading →