Thanksgiving Yams
Bring on the turkey, dinner rolls, and candied yams! Thanksgiving week is here, and I know my family is getting so excited about all of the delicious foods that we are going to have. One of the big staples at our Thanksgiving table is obviously the yams. We are a yam loving family, and serving up some yummy yam goodness is just what the whole gang looks forward to. Two of the family’s favorite yam treats are candied yam souffle and chocolate chip candied yam biscuits. I figured you might want to try one or both of these this holiday season, so here are the really simple...
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First of all, if you are like me and my family, then a baked potato is a staple in your home. At least once a week, we have a classic baked potato with a meat dish for dinner. While the whole family sure does enjoy their potatoes, it is often a nice change of pace to switch things up a bit and try out new and exciting flavors. So, imagine my excitement when I came across a recipe for a twist on the classic backed potato with sour cream and chives using yams! Yummy, or should I say Yammy?! So let’s create a delicious and interesting flavor with for our side with dinner tonight. My...
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It’s YAMTASTIC! When it comes time for a classic family meal at my house, one of our favorite ingredients for a side dish happens to be yams. Typically we just opt for an easy yam and spice mixture that not only tastes delicious, but gives off a wonderful fragrant aroma in the house. Well, my kids, who are my kitchen helpers, wanted to help me mix things up at the last family gathering, so we came across a new yam recipe. This recipe was so tasty that it is now a staple in all of our family get togethers, and best of all it is gluten free. Most of us actually eat this for a...
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The couple above are growing a unique species of yam know as the Kiekie yam. It shows that you can never count a yam as just a yam. You'll find yourself facing a possibility you weren't expecting.