Yams vs sweet potatoes: a guide that covers the similarities, differences, and the best ways to cook both of these tasty root vegetables!

Discover the ultimate candied yams recipe with TalesOfAKitchen! Sweet, easy, delicious, and buttery yams baked to perfection with a rich caramel sauce.

No Southern spread is complete without this Southern Candied Yams recipe. These tender yams are bathed in a sweet, buttery syrup with warm spices. They add a perfect balance of sweetness + beautiful color to your plate, balancing out other salty, smokey + savory flavors. Whether it's a holiday feast or a casual family dinner, these candied yams are guaranteed to be the star of the show! Vegan + Make ahead option.

Candied yams with marshmallows are a Thanksgiving classic, combining the rich sweetness of yams with the fluffy, caramelized topping of toasted marshmallows. This easy yam marshmallow recipe uses canned yams, brown sugar, and warm spices for a comforting, holiday-ready dish. Whether you call it sweet potato with marshmallows or a can yams recipe, it's a must-have for any Thanksgiving spread. The gooey, golden marshmallows paired with tender yams create a sweet side that everyone loves.

These yam recipes are perfect for any meal, no matter what time of year! From cake to fries to muffins, yams certainly make for some tasty dishes!

This Paula Deen Candied Yams With Marshmallows recipe is made with tender, sweet yams, a rich blend of brown sugar and spices, and topped with gooey, golden marshmallows. The sweetness of the yams and the soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture of the marshmallows make a great combination. You can say that this is one of the best Paula Deen recipes ever, perfect for holiday feasts or special family dinners.

How to make yam fritters. Yam fritters is a Nigerian recipe made from water yam also known as ojojo.

These Crock Pot Candied Yams are made with sweet potatoes, brown sugar, spices, marshmallows and make the perfect side to your holiday meal! No oven required!

Candied Yams will forever be a Thanksgiving favorite! Made with sweet potatoes baked in a delectable brown sugar-maple-buttery-sauce!

In this classic Southern side dish, par-cooked sweet potatoes are topped with a mixture of butter, sugar, and spices, then baked until tender and coated in a sweet sauce.