Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Cooking sweet potatoes makes beta-carotene—the precursor to vitamin ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Different cooking methods, like roasting or steaming, enhance flavor and lock-in nutrients. Cooking them with healthy fats ...

Now that it's sweater season and pumpkin spice is everywhere, it's time for sweet potatoes to get some spotlight. How you cook them determines whether they emerge silky-soft for a classic casserole, ...

What’s the difference between a yam and a sweet potato? That, dear readers, is a good question. It’s also an old question, one that I’ve asked and been asked many, many times over the years. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re craving the sweet flavor and soft texture of an orange spud, waiting an hour or more for it to bake can feel like an ...

I’m a lazy meal prepper. Though I try my best to make a meal plan each week, it’s not an exact science. My approach is this: If I’m already making something I eat often, I’ll double the recipe so I ...

Sweet potatoes are a classic side dish full of nutrients and benefits. This versatile root vegetable takes many forms: mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, breakfast potatoes and so on. Though the final ...

Preheat the oven to 350°. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes; the slices should be relatively thin. Toss the sliced sweet potatoes with everything except the parmesan cheese. Butter the baking dish and ...

Of all the essential carbs, potatoes might just be the most impressive. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also wonderfully versatile: You can eat them baked, fried, boiled, mashed, roasted, or ...

Amelia Schwartz is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who has been covering food, beverage, and culture for over seven years. She is currently an editor at Food & Wine magazine, focusing on trends and ...