Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes have been cultivated in the South since at least the 1700s. A touch of cardamom gives this dish modern flair.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Complementary ingredients give the yams a deliciously sweet and tart flavor.

Pies are probably the most popular dessert in Lancaster. Brown sugar and sweet potato are among the many ingredients used in fillings.

Delicious with chicken, pork or steak.

Great with chicken, turkey burgers or steak.

This dish is sensational with barbecued pork or grilled sausages or salmon. A spicy honey-mustard dressing is the salad's perfect finishing touch.

The butter for the yams gets a lift from the peel of oranges, plus chili powder and cayenne pepper. Making the topping ahead saves time on the big day.

These savory pastry packages are a fitting presentation for Oscar night - plus they're perfect with the ham. This recipe makes few extras for second helpings.

A hearty soup that's very low in fat.

Make these up to two days ahead and serve them cold or at room temperature.

Assemble these four hours ahead, and rewarm them 20 minutes before serving.

From the Williamsburg Inn's Regency Room.

Accompanied by the Yogurt-Mint Dip, these fritters make a nice appetizer.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.