Sweet potatoes can be used to make many side dishes and wonderful desserts. Two of the most popular recipes made from sweet potatoes are candied sweet potatoes and sweet potato pie.

The words sweet potato and yam are often used interchangeably in some parts of the United States. However, they are quite different vegetables. Sweet potatoes are actually very nutritious, while yams are not.

A popular dish, particularly around Thanksgiving is candied sweet potatoes.

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