“Sweet oil” is another term for olive oil. It’s derived from olives, a small, fatty fruit. When used in cooking, olive oil is extolled for its health benefits, such as high levels of antioxidants and ...

Sweet potato toast. Sweet potato rice. Sweet potato noodles. No doubt sweet potato creations are taking over your plate, and for good reason: this tuber is a terrific source of energizing and filling ...

It’s the age-old fall dinner party debate–who’s bringing the pie this year? Some families stand by pumpkin, and others prefer the naturally sugary sweet potato. Whichever you end up eating, they’re ...

Silky, buttery sweet potato casserole gets added texture thanks to a crunchy pecan-cornflake topping. Sweet potato casserole is a favorite for Thanksgiving, but in Alabama, where sweet potatoes grow ...

The only thing better than a good recipe? When something's so easy to make that you don't even need one. Welcome to It's That Simple, a column where we talk you through the process of making the ...

There are many misconceptions about sweet potatoes. First, they aren’t potatoes at all. Potatoes are part of the nightshade family, which includes tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers, while sweet ...

Although “sweet potato” and “yam” are often used interchangeably, they are different vegetables. Sweet potatoes are easier to find and a bit more nutritious. Yams are starchier but still tasty and ...

Mash the flesh of the sweet potatoes with maple syrup and butter before returning it to the skins and baking again — this time, with mini marshmallows on top. These clever twice-baked sweet potatoes ...

Sweet potatoes are fleshy root vegetables with a moderately sweet, earthy flavor. Although most sweet potatoes have orange flesh, they can vary in color from orange to yellow to cream to purple. You ...