Making your own compost is a great way to improve your soil, make use of garden waste and recycle nutrients for your plants ...

Sweet potatoes are grown from sprouts called slips, not from seeds. Plant slips in late May or early June on raised soil ridges after the danger of frost has passed. This low-maintenance crop requires ...

Learn how to make delicious candied yams in half the time without sacrificing flavor. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and practical techniques to create sweet, buttery yams perfect for ...

A practical guide for expanding your circle, with advice from sociable people. By Laura Regensdorf Laura Regensdorf lives in Brooklyn with her hound mix, Pina, who has turned out to be a great ...

Sweet potato casserole stands as one of the most beloved holiday side dishes, bridging the gap between savory and sweet with its creamy texture and indulgent topping. This versatile recipe works ...

*Patti LaBelle’s influence extends far beyond music—her passion for food has made her a beloved figure in kitchens across the country. With multiple cookbooks, her own lines of small-batch hot sauces ...

Every year around Thanksgiving, my family confronts the yam vs. sweet potato issue. Are they different, and is one better than the other? — Jeff That is a great question and it often comes up when ...

Summer Nettles was getting ready for Thanksgiving by roasting some sweet potatoes to make her family’s traditional sweet potato pie when something went terribly, terribly wrong. “When I peeled them I ...

Kayla Girgen, RD, is a licensed dietitian who specializes in weight management and weight loss for patients after bariatric surgery. Eating yams regularly may lead to improvements in digestive health, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Depending on your stance towards sweet potatoes, this creamy baked dish can pull double duty as a side dish or dessert at the ...