In fact, the USDA has made it a requirement that the label on a «yam» also say «sweet potato» when sold at grocery stores, so that consumers realize they are in fact purchasing sweet potatoes,
not yams... unless they are shopping in an Asian or African market, that is.
First things first: The orange, sweet root vegetable that is often called a «yam» and showcased in America's beloved Thanksgiving dish «candied yams,» is actually a sweet potato —
not a yam at all!
When I say white potatoes, I mean anything that's
not a yam or sweet potato.
I'm
not a yam person, per say... but I would try these!
Not exact matches
Don't take the silence of the
yams as a sign that they have nothing valuable to say about health.
They can't have all been there the same year, but my memory puts together on the table sweet potatoes and
yams, butternut squash and the white potatoes mashed with milk and butter that — in one of those family traditions by which chores get divvied up — we were told only Uncle Hugo could make well.
Yams are different than what we call «sweet potatoes» and what are occasionally referred to as «yams» here in the States — those bulbous often orange or white root veggies are not actually even related to real y
Yams are different than what we call «sweet potatoes» and what are occasionally referred to as «
yams» here in the States — those bulbous often orange or white root veggies are not actually even related to real y
yams» here in the States — those bulbous often orange or white root veggies are
not actually even related to real
yamsyams.
Not sure of the puple
yam in T&T, if it is the same in texture of the Philippine ourple
yam, will try soon.
I didn't know that about sweet potatoes and
yams!
This recipe calls for
yams NOT sweet potatoes which are two different things!
Even those beautiful guys we call «garnet
yams» aren't actually
yams at all.
Yams aren't usually sold in Western chain supermarkets but instead found in groceries that cater to Asian or African cuisine.
Now purple
yams, that's something new to me, I can't get over the colour!
Garlic and Yam Roasted Chicken You will need: 1 whole chicken (skinned if it's
not pastured raised like mine) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 - 2 tsp salt 1 tsp white pepper powder 1 - 2 tsp five spice powder 2 medium size
yams 1/2 garlic cloves (separated but unpeeled) 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder (or 1/2 nutmeg - grated) A pinch of whole cloves 1 Tbsp coconut oil
Just wondering what the difference is if you soak or don't soak the
yams ahead of time.
Lastly — but certainly
not least — garnet
yams.
I did
not have a freshed sweet potatoe so I used canned
yams.
I eat totally vegan also and eliminate all NIGHT SHADE VEGGIEs (Tomato, potato (sweet potatoes /
yams are
NOT NIGHTSHADE veggies).
Who said you can't put marshmallows on
yams anyway?
Sure Canadians have a turkey, but where the heck are my
yams with marshmallows?!?!
Not cool Canada.
I'm sad that I am
not at home to print of DIYs and decorate our house but I'll still be celebrating over a feast of Turkey, my grandma's amazing mashed
yams, green beans, beets, roasted parsnip, stuffing (though it isn't my favourite), brownies (because I make the most decadent brownies that appear at every holiday) and of course lots and lots of pies!
It's a pity that we don't celebrate Thanksgiving in Spain, because I'd definitely love me some marshmallow
yams and turkey!
We don't celebrate thanksgiving here, but I definitely wouldn't mind some roast turkey or
yams and marshmallows, Can't believe there is no baking required in this recipe, simply sounds too good to be true!
Second, government agencies have allowed these terms to be used somewhat interchangeably on labeling, so that you often can
not rely on the grocery store signs to help you determine whether you are looking at a bin full of sweet potatoes or a bin full of
yams.
Mashed
Yam With Peppers This mashed
yam recipe is a great substitute for white mashed potatoes, and it has a flavor twist you may
not have tried before.
Pre workout snack — a small piece of purple
yam (can't get enough of this!)
But tastes good still... even if
not as good with orange
yams
Note: For anyone else using
yams or similar tubers, I wasn't able to drain any liquid out of the
yams.
love this recipe, the vegetables roasted are a great combo and this is a wonderful way to use your
yams, or at least that's what the photos looks like... Mr. smartie - pants (that's me) says
yams are sweeter than sweet potatoes believe it or
not, the higher starch content converts during cooking making the sugars... I love both, grilled sweet potatoes are an all time favorite with steaks
To assemble, slice the
yams lengthways about 3/4 deep (make sure
not to slice all the way through).
macadamia nuts dominated my appetite today Breakfast was «Pumpkin Pie» (mashed
yam in yogurt with some pumpkin pie spice) Lunch was left over from yesterday stuff plus fruits More macadamia nuts My Amazon order arrived (coconut oil and coconut flakes)-- so snacked on Coconut Flakes as well And I still haven't figured out how to use my Ipod touch...... yet....
I was thing
yams but
not sure how these react when baked.
Sweet potatoes (if you haven't had them because most of us eat
yams and call them sweet potatoes) are, imagine this, a lot sweeter.
If you're confused about what's a sweet potato and what's a
yam you're
not alone.
Not to be confused with
yams, most sweet potatoes in the United States are characteristically orange, but can still be found in white and yellow varieties throughout the deep South.
When we ordered our groceries, we somehow ended up with Japanese sweet potatoes, so they might
not look like your friendly neighborhood
yam, but believe me they were fantastic.
I would
not be happy to be paying for a plate heaped with an inelegant jumble of baby carrots, yellow bell pepper, tofu, and sweet potato (or
yam?)
I traditionally make my latkes with sweet potatoes but I am
not eating potatoes or
yams right now... butternut squash is my «go to» now.
Although orange - fleshed sweet potatoes have traditionally been referred to as
yams in parts of the United States and Canada, they are not part of the same family as True Yams and therefore they are not really y
yams in parts of the United States and Canada, they are
not part of the same family as True
Yams and therefore they are not really y
Yams and therefore they are
not really
yamsyams.
True
yams are cultivated in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and Oceania and
not traditionally in the United Stated or Canada.
Although regular potatoes should be purchased organic, (as they fall on the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen list) sweet potatoes and
yams do
not make the list.
Regular sweet potatoes have a light brown skin and creamy white color inside, but tend to
not be as sweet as
yams.
My Aussie husband wholeheartedly embraces Thanksgiving we have here each year, but at first he didn't entirely understand the American tradition of pairing sweet and savory items at the table (ie savory turkey with sweet candied
yams).
You missed informed everybody by saying you used «sweet potatoes» when you used «
yams» there's a big difference and they are
NOT the same thing.
But raw is definitely
not Nature's way for grains, nuts, seeds and beans... and even some tubers, like
yams; nor are quick cooking or rapid heat processes like extrusion.
The sweet potatoes I used weren't orange like
yams are.
It doesn't make any difference whether you use sweet potatoes or
yams.
The sweet potato is
not a typical moqueca ingredient, but
yams are used in Brazilian cooking, so I felt they would fit in just fine.
I am having trouble reconciling the following: «Sweet potatoes and potatoes contain little phytic acid but
yams and other starchy staples contain levels of phytate that we can
not ignore.»
Definitely try this if you love the sweet potato and
yam, you will
not be disappointed.