A roundup of different soul food sweet potato recipes from across the globe, but especially Southern U.S. These are mostly side dish recipes, but also include a few main dish recipes where sweet potatoes area key ingredient like soups, and stews, and in some cases salads or desserts.
Yo! my fellow soul food and sweet potato lovers! You ever been in a predicament wondering if that sweet potato sitting around the kitchen for weeks is still good to eat? Has it gone bad or will it make an awesome addition to your next soulful meal? If you’ve ever had this dilemma, look no …
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These Southern candied yams are cooked in a flavorful spiced syrup that will provide you with an amazing mouth experience and make your guests love it. It is just one of those soul food dishes where everything comes together so well, from the warm spices to how sweet potatoes can take on some flavors while …
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Sweet potatoes are a type of root vegetable that is native to South America. They were first cultivated by the Incas, and later spread to the Caribbean and Africa via the Transatlantic slave trade. Yams, which most people mistake for the more common sweet potatoes, were essential part of African culture and diet. During colonization …
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You want that smoke? Well this charcoal baked purple sweet potato recipe is literally and figuratively fire! Delicious super food, purple sweet potatoes are baked on top of hot coals and served topped with jerk butter and maple syrup. The sweetness of the potatoes are balanced against the savory heat from the jerk spice …
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Soul food goodness served up in the form of a sweet potato smoothie. Sweet potatoes are roasted ahead of time and served in a smoothie with dates, strawberries, and spices. This smoothie has an intense sweet potato flavor from the roasting process which provides that caramelized taste and is the perfect dish for a good …
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