I often think of yams as potatoes’ tropical cousin. What I mean is that everything that can be done with or to potatoes can also be done with or to yams. This is how these yam croquettes came to be: by adapting a recipe for potato croquettes. Because yams have a firmer texture than potatoes,… Continue reading Yummy Yam Croquettes
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Hearty, flavorful, yummy yams stew
Name: Yam stew Eaten in: West Africa Foodie: Linda Ragôut d’ignames, yam ragôut was an all-time favorite of mine growing up. I loved how the yams soaked in the tomato sauce but not completely so, thereby avoiding the curse of mushiness and keeping their heart dry as I drove my knife into
Boiled yam
Name: Boiled Yam … Continue reading Boiled yam
So you think you can…yam?
YAMS The yam is a vegetable that should not be confused with the sweet potato. Yams come with a white flesh and texture, similar to a turnip. The flesh can be eaten boiled, roasted, baked, mashed or made into chips. The yam is native to tropical regions throughout the world. It is cultivated for its… Continue reading So you think you can…yam?