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  1. Yam (vegetable) - Wikipedia

    • They are about the size of potatoes (hence the name "air potato"), weighing from 0.5 to 2.0 kg (1 lb 2 oz to 4 lb 7 oz). Some varieties can be eaten raw, while some require soaking or boiling for detoxification before eating. See more

    Overview

    Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers (some other species in the genus being toxic).
    Yams are … See more

    Description

    A monocot related to lilies and grasses, yams are vigorous herbaceous, perennially growing vines from a tuber. Some 870 species of yams are known, a few of which are widely grown for their edible tuber but others of w… See more

    Etymology

    The name "yam" appears to derive from Portuguese inhame or Canarian Spanish ñame, which derived from Fula, one of the West African languages during trade. However, in Portuguese, this name commonly r… See more

     
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  2. 60 Easy Potato Recipes - Taste of Home

    Air-Fryer Potato Chips
    For Christmas one year I received an air fryer. Potato chips are simple to make i…
    Servings : 6
    Two-Tone Baked Potatoes
    One potato...two potato...this recipe is doubly wonderful as far as spud lovers are …
    Servings : 12
    Parmesan Potato Wedges
    I recommend serving these Parmesan potato wedges alongside a salad for a light lunch or serving them as a side dish with a chicken or beef entree. —Beth Ask Ul…
  3. What's the Difference Between Yams and Sweet …

    Oct 17, 2024 · While both yams and sweet potatoes are root vegetables, the taste of each is entirely unique. The orange-fleshed sweet potatoes tend to …

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    • Sweet Potatoes vs Yams: What’s the Difference?

      Sep 21, 2017 · Both sweet potatoes and yams are boiled, roasted or fried. Sweet potatoes are used to make fries, pies, soups and casseroles. Yams are more …

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      • Yum Yum Cheesy Potatoes - The Farmwife Feeds

        These cheesy potatoes are yum yum, hence the reason we call them Yum Yum Cheesy Potatoes! This recipe makes a 9x13 pan and we never have any left!

      • Baked Yum Yum Potato Wedges - ChefAlli.com

        Aug 28, 2019 · Here’s your new show-stealer: Baked Yum Yum Potato Wedges. I love to find an empty pan after a meal, and that’s exactly what you can look forward to. Nobody can resist these potato wedges with their golden brown, …

      • Yum Yum Potatoes - recipesaver.com

        They're so simple, but so filled with flavor. The tender potatoes are tossed in some tantalizing spices, baked, and then sprinkled with some rich parmesan cheese and flakey parsley. Yum Yum Potatoes are in fact, yummy, and we're …

      • Yum Yum Potatoes - Recipe - Cooks.com

      • Yummy Yams or Sweet Potatoes - Cook This Again Mom

        Sep 14, 2020 · Whether you use yams or sweet potatoes, this recipe for Yummy Yams is a perfect holiday side dish. The kids say it tasted like pumpkin pie.

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