Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Recipes
Sweet potatoes are so naturally, well, sweet, that they are nicely complemented by savory spices or perfected with candylike glazes.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Patti LaBelle's mashed sweet potatoes are simple and comforting with warm cinnamon and sugar, but the real kicker is orange zest on top.
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Aioli
Spruce up baked sweet potato fries with a quick, semi-homemade garlic aioli. Just combine store-bought mayonnaise with grated garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Orange Essence
Those who crave the decadence of mashed potatoes but are seeking a decidedly healthier alternative will take well to this zesty, spice-filled recipe. Ellie Krieger uses just a scant amount of buttermilk to give extra body to the overall dish.
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Sweet Potatoes Anna
This classic, layered recipe makes a gorgeous addition to any table. Simplify your life by slicing the potatoes with a mandoline –– it will shave hours off your prep time and ensure that all the slices will be equal in size.
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Sweet Potato Salad
Kelsey roasts diced sweet potatoes alongside pears and beets until they all are soft and caramelized. Tossed in a zippy vinaigrette, this simple side dish can be made in just one hour.
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Sweet Po-Tater Tots
Ditch the frozen bag and fry up crisp nuggets of sweet potato and onion. They will be a surprising addition to the Thanksgiving dinner table.
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Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ellie coats red-skinned sweet potatoes with honey and lemon juice (the acid brings out their natural sweetness) before roasting them in a 350-degree oven.
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Cinnamon Sage Brown Butter
Have a free afternoon? Make gnocchi. The labor-intensive recipe is worth the effort –– it tastes of everything fall (sweet potatoes, maple syrup, cinnamon and sage), though it's delicious in any season.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
A smoky-sweet combination of cinnamon and chili powder will perk up your taste buds in this satisfying (and healthy) craving-buster.
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ching uses her two favorite spices —– cumin and Sichuan peppercorns —– to add flavor and a bit of heat to her sweet potatoes.
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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole
A cross between a side dish and dessert, this easy casserole is layered with thick rounds of sweet potatoes, yams and Red Delicious apples that soak up a citrus-spiked cinnamon and honey glaze.
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Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes
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Southern Style Candied Yams with Gingersnap Crunch
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Oven-Dried Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Bananas With Honey
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon
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Vanilla Sweet Potato Puree
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Sweet Potato Casserole
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Pecans and Spiced Maple Sweet Potatoes
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Double Potato Mash
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Smoked Chile Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Chipotle pepper puree adds a smoky element to thinly sliced sweet potatoes that are simply layered with heavy cream and baked until tender and browned on top.
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes
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Yams with Toasted Spice Rub
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Cauliflower with Sweet Potatoes
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Indian Spiced Sweet Potatoes
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
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Stir-Fried Sweet Potatoes
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