Sentences with phrase «about yams»

What about yams?

«I read some news report about some yams arriving in Britain and being rejected.

This will change the way you think about yams.

There is a lot of confusion about yams and sweet potatoes in the United States.

But, interestingly enough, I've also been receiving quite a few questions about yams vs. sweet potatoes from readers, so I thought maybe this short post might help clarify a bit.

Not exact matches

Don't take the silence of the yams as a sign that they have nothing valuable to say about health.

Jesus often responded to people's serious questions by rattling off a yam, and some of his stories - like the one about the speck in the neighbor's eye and the two - by - four in one's own — are jocosely hyperbolic.

-2 medium sweet potatoes or yams (makes about 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potato)-5 scallions -2 T cilantro -2 T butter (I used earth balance)-2 6 oz cans salmon -1 jalapeno pepper -3 / 4 c frozen corn kernels -2 eggs -1 lemon -2 t cumin - salt & pepper - cooking spray

I didn't know that about sweet potatoes and yams!

i've heard so much about the ube yam!

-LSB-...] yesterday cooking dried kidney beans and yam treats, and then, in the afternoon, set about making Okra Gumbo (from Post Punk Kitchen's blog) with some okra that was calling to me at the co-op this -LSB-...]

Sutamina Nattō 1/3 cup of sashimi grade tuna, cut into chunks 1 packet of natto, store - bought 3 okra pods, sliced and boiled for about 30 seconds 2 stalks fresh green onion, chopped 1/4 cup grated nagaimo, mountain yam (about 2 inches worth) 1 yolk from a quail egg 2 small pieces of nori seaweed wasabi soy sauce to taste

ABOUT SWEET POTATOES AND YAMS Sweet potatoes and yams are unrelated, although both are roots of a vYAMS Sweet potatoes and yams are unrelated, although both are roots of a vyams are unrelated, although both are roots of a vine.

In case you wondered about my paleo commitment after Wednesday's yam and granola casserole, rest assured — I made myself a paleo version as well!

hahaha any rant about a lack of yams and marshmallows is justified in my world!

To assemble, slice the yams lengthways about 3/4 deep (make sure not to slice all the way through).

If you're confused about what's a sweet potato and what's a yam you're not alone.

I've been reading a lot about the importance of eating starchy tubers and yams as post workout meal to replenish the depleted muscle glycogen.

Transfer the seeds to a plate, and continue to cook the yams until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

To bake the yam: Wash, prick, and cook a large yam on high in the microwave, turning it a couple of times until easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.

Cut the Japanese yam into sticks about 1/2 inch thick.

Roast until yams are tender in the middle and crispy on the edges, about 20 to 23 minutes.

Add the onions and sweet potatoes and sauté over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the yams soften and take on a brighter orange color.

If you want to get more in - depth explanation, you can read about the difference between sweet potatoes and yams here (spoiler alert — they really are completely different species, but what we have in U.S. are all sweet potatoes — just labeled wrongfully as «yams»), or watch a nice little video here.

There seems to be a lot of confusion out there about Japanese yam / sweet potatoes vs. Okinawan sweet potatoes (beige skin, purple flesh).

Just a quick post today to tell you about my latest yam obsession.

Add the yams and okra and continue to simmer until the vegetables are just tender and the chicken is done, about 20 to 30 minutes.

I know that in parts of the country, when they refer to sweet potatoes they are talking about what we call yams.

2 Tbsp (1/4 stick) butter 1 cup chopped onion 2 small celery stalks, chopped 1 medium leek, sliced (white and pale green parts only) 1 large garlic clove, chopped 1 1/2 pounds red - skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1 - inch pieces (about 5 cups) 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock) 1 cinnamon stick 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 Tbsp honey

I got out my fancy schmancy mandoline (which my husband thought I'd never use), and cut super thin slices of the yam and then tossed them with a little bit of canola oil, salt, garlic powder and onion powder and popped them into a 400 degree oven for about ten minutes.

I expressed how happy and joyful I was and even about to celebrate the Gunners victory with a dinner of pounded yam prepared with the new yams for first time in the year.

As a registered dietitian, I can't help but yam» mer on about how amazing food is, and sweet potatoes are no exception!

Enter bioidenticals During the period when traditional hormone replacement was persona non grata, many women began wondering about bioidentical hormones, which are made from plants — soy and yams — and after processing have the same molecular structure as the bodys own hormones.

The majority of your intake, let's say about 80 %, should be coming from potatoes, carrots, yams and turnips.

The fall CSA share brought more carby vegetables such as potatoes, yams and squash and combined with drinking the raw milk I was concerned about the carb count, but felt I was still hovering in the 50 - 100 grams of carbs a day range.

6 small Japanese yams, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/8 teaspoon salt (about 2 generous pinches)

And let's not forget about the good old yam, which is full of complex carbohydrates (the best kind for increased energy) and soluble dietary fiber.

Pulse squash and yam fillings in a food processor until chopped - about 20 seconds.

sweet potatoes or yams (about 3 medium) 1/4 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon fine ground sea salt Toasted chopped pecans for garnish

but i'm sitting here, thinking longingly about those gooey yams.

Wild yam is also a member of the Dioscorea genus, contains about 600 species spread throughout tropical and warm temperate regions of the world.

Wild yam has been found to contain about 3.5 % diosgenin, which is is used as a source in the synthesis of a sex hormone called progesterone, as well as for the production of cortisone and other steroids prescribed in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which benefit women with fertility problems, irregular menstrual cycles, and hormone deficiencies due to menopause and post-menopause.

Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 1 hour 10 min Total time: 1 hour 20 min INGREDIENTS Crust 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup honey (or sub maple syrup) 1 cup almond meal 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Filling 2 pounds purple yams, peeled and cut into 1 - inch rounds (about 4 cups worth) 3/4 cup canned coconut milk (not low fat) 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 tablespoons tapioca starch 1...

I found this link helpful in clarifying which vegetables this article is referring to in the info about sweet potatoes and yams:

Another big misconception I often hear about is that sweet potatoes are synonymous with yams, but that's actually incorrect.

Sweet potatoes and yams are not nightshades, therefore you do not need to worry about unwanted health threats.

Just remove the root veges (yams, potatoes) and don't worry about any of the others including the carrot / tomato juice — though you should not be drinking copious amounts of either all day long.

This means that I typically eat about 100 - 200g of carbs from sources such as sweet potato, yam, taro, slow - fermented sourdough bread, berries, soaked and rinsed quinoa, amaranth, millet, etc. — along with a touch of dark chocolate and red wine.

Main Ingredients: 4 large Sweet Potatoes or Yams, peeled, cooked and mashed (about 4 lbs or 8 cups) 3 Eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar (optional) 1/2 Cup Butter, softened (I use Earth Balance Vegan.)

About 70 percent of the calories these people consume are from sweet potatoes and yams!