• 1 cup fruity olive oil
•  2 cups sugar
•  4 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup hot water
•  2 1/4 cups soft southern flour or cake flour
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated (2 1/2 to 3 cups)
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
•  1 teaspoon ground ginger
•  1 teaspoon ground freshly grated nutmeg
•  1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sweet Potato Cake

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• 3 large sweet potatoes or yams
• 6 slices canned pineapple
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sherry
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt and ground pepper
• dash of ground cinnamon (optional)

Note: This image shows chunked pineapple and sweet potato instead of slices as recipe calls for. Results should taste same.

Sherry Glazed Sweet Potato

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• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ​1/2 cup fresh chorizo sausage, casing removed
• ​1 cup minced onions
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• ​1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• ​1/4 teaspoon cumin
• ​1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• ​1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• ​1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• ​1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• ​3/4 cup 1/4-inch diced sweet potatoes
• ​1 tablespoon masa harina (available in specialty and Hispanic markets)*
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cooked hominy
• ​1/4 cup 1/4-inch diced yellow bell pepper
• ​1/4 cup 1/4-inch diced red bell pepper
• ​3 tablespoons tomato purée
• ​1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
• ​salt and pepper to taste
• ​Shrimp in Brown Butter Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
• ​zest of 2 oranges

*NOTE: As a substitute, grind stale or dry corn tortillas in a food processor until a fine powder is achieved.

​Shrimp in Brown-Butter Vinaigrette

• 12 jumbo Louisiana shrimp
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup diced shallots
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup sherry vinegar
• juice of 2 oranges
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• salt, black pepper, and cayenne to taste

Pan-Roasted Shrimp with Brown-Butter Vinaigrette and Chorizo-Hominy Stew

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• 3 lbs dark orange sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 (2-inch) pieces lemongrass
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon curry powder blend
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 14.5 ounce can coconut milk
• fried pork rinds for garnish (optional)

Notes: Any autumn squashs e.g. butternut or acorn can be substituted with great results. Grate ginger against the grain to avoid clogging up your grater.

Curried Sweet Potato and Leek Soup

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• 5 large sweet potatoes (about 5 lbs)
• 3 Golden Delicious apples
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Roasted Apples and Sweet Potatoes in Honey-Bourbon Glaze

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• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 lbs sweet potatos, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 cups cooked ham, cubed 1/2 inch
• 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter (check label no corn syrup)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Sweet Potato And Peanut Soup With Ham Croutons

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• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and mild green chilis (Rotels works here)
• 16 ounce can red beans, rinsed and drained
• 14 ounce can vegetable broth
• 4 cups sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about 1½ lb)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Sweet Potato Stew With Red Beans

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• 1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 smallish yans (red-skinned sweet potatoes)

Whole Roasted Yams With Maple Butter

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• 2 medium sweet potatoes (1 cup)
• 1 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted btter (1/2 stick)

Sweet Potato Biscuits

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• 1 egg
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter or margarine, softened
• 2 cups peeled, grated raw sweet potatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Sweet Potato Pone With Pecans

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