Step 3: Prepare the Pie Shells. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).Use a fork to gently poke the bottoms of the thawed pie shells to prevent puffing. Blind bake the shells for 8–10 minutes, then ...

Over the years, chef Alton Brown has blessed us with several excellent tips for upgrading your next batch of cookies and ...

Discover a delicious sweet potato cornbread recipe, with a gritty texture, warm spices, and a brown sugar honey glaze.

Sweet potatoes have a significantly lower glycemic index than most other starchy foods, typically ranging from 30-50 depending on preparation method, compared to white potatoes at 70-85, white ...

Sweet potatoes have a slightly lower GI than white potatoes due to their higher fiber content. A boiled white potato has a GI of 71, while a boiled sweet potato has a GI of 66.

Toss potato wedges with vegetable oil on a baking sheet. Lay wedges on their sides, season with salt and pepper and roast until tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes, turning once to make ...

Preheat the oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, cover the sweet potato slices with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to moderate and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.