Eating is an integral part of the history of the Deep South. The legacy Martin Luther King Jr is steeped in these edible traditions.

Sweet potatoes cook quickly due to high moisture and soft fibers, making them ideal for fast meals. Five easy dishes include chaat, stir-fry, toast topping, peanut sabzi, and curd bowl, all ready in ...

Sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest root vegetables and an ideal alternative to regular potatoes. From fries to stew, and hummus to cupcakes, you can use this nutrient-rich vegetable in many ways ...

Vanessa Galindo took the whoopie pie and turned it into a holiday cookie — a big, burger-size sandwich cookie filled with cream cheese frosting that’s tinged with maple syrup and orange juice and zest ...

Mbatata is the word in Chichewa for the dense, creamy variety of this starchy root vegetable. In Malawi, mbatata is typically prepared by roasting whole or simmering cubes in liquid until soft enough ...

Sweet potato casserole stands as one of the most beloved holiday side dishes, bridging the gap between savory and sweet with its creamy texture and indulgent topping. This versatile recipe works ...

Summer Nettles was getting ready for Thanksgiving by roasting some sweet potatoes to make her family’s traditional sweet potato pie when something went terribly, terribly wrong. “When I peeled them I ...

They’re both round, orange and probably bad for your health, but which is the better Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin or sweet potato pie? For most people, the answer likely depends on where they’re from ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. We love to mash, roast, bake, and fry sweet potatoes, ...

Sweet potatoes are a favorite Thanksgiving side dish. After stuffing, of course. But do you serve roasted sweet potatoes by themselves or gild the lily with a casserole topped with marshmallows? This ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Sweet potatoes have more vitamins A and C, and fewer calories ...