Crockpot Candied Sweet Potatoes are tender, buttery, and sweetened with brown sugar. This easy candied yams recipe is a ...

In 1594 a famine struck Southern China and the governor ordered that sweet potatoes be grown to combat the sudden food scarcity. There it came to be known as “the golden root.” ...

Cooking the sweet potatoes directly in the syrup saves time. It also allows the flavors to permeate the potato rather than just coat the outside. This is more akin to the southern style of candied ...

Sweet potatoes gained popularity in the U.S. by the 1863 Thanksgiving, the same year President Lincoln declared it a national holiday, and the dish was quickly embraced in the southern states.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and maple syrup; cook, stirring constantly, until melted, about 1 minute.

Or you can freeze the sweet potato mash or cubed, pre-cooked sweet potatoes as well. To reheat in the oven, remove foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350°F, or cook in the microwave for three ...

There are few things more southern or more versatile than the sweet potato--they show up baked, in souffles, in casseroles, ...

Roast the sweet potatoes for 40 to 50 minutes or until they are very soft, and you can easily squeeze them with a potholder. Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes, slice them in half, and scoop ...