This Southern classic is similar to pumpkin pie. Buttermilk adds a slight tang. More

This recipe for sweet potato pie is designed to highlight the flavor of the sweet potatoes with modest amounts of brown sugar and spices. I save the really sweet stuff for the homemade marshmallow topping, which is stellar when bruleed directly before serving. More

I suppose I was playing it safe when I chose these Sweet Potato Pralines since the recipe only includes a scant two tablespoons of sweet potato. The finished candy didn't end up tasting all that sweet potato-y at all, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Regardless of the lack sweet potato flavor, the pralines were pretty spot on—sugary sweet with a great crunch and tons of nutty pecan nibs. More

All your Thanksgiving Day favorites are combined in this savory casserole that's so easy to make, you can enjoy it any time of year. And it goes from start to finish in less than one hour! More

[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] Mahlab is primarily used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern breads and pastries, but there's no reason to limit it to those applications. It works surprisingly well with baking spices common in most pantries, like nutmeg and cinnamon.... More

To learn about other Malaysian starters and desserts, click here. [Photographs: Chichi Wang] The batter for this chewy, soft dough can be made with either water or sweet potatoes. I like the extra bit of sweetness that comes from using... More

[Photograph: Robin Bellinger] Shopping List 1 large leek: $2.00 1 large sweet potato: $1.50 1 pound potatoes: $1.00 1/2 pound cabbage: $0.75 2 carrots: $0.50 Pantry items: Chicken or vegetable stock, butter, salt, pepper, yogurt, olive oil. Total cost (for... More

I was psyched about this recipe from the get-go. I have a growing affection for vegetarian Indian cuisine, and thought the pairing of sweet potato and eggplant couldn't possibly go wrong. This recipe also included a heartwarming little story of... More