In Africa, yam is pounded into a very stiff paste called fufu, eaten by hand in pinches from the serving tray, rolled into balls and dipped into a stew. FAQs about BBC Food ...

To make yam fries, peel each yam and slice each yam lengthwise into 3/4-inch thick slices. Now cut each yam slice into ...

The sudden appearance of purple sweet potatoes in one of the local health food stores has also given rise to the confusion over naming the vegetable. Are these novelty roots yams or sweet potatoes ...

Yams have been in great supply this winter. These knobbly tubers are about the size of a large thumb. The most common yam is pink-orange in colour and has a slightly shiny, ribbed surface.

In a medium nonstick saucepan or skillet over medium heat, cook ube halaya with condensed milk until thickened and jammy, 6-8 minutes. Add powdered milk, lime zest, salt and sugar. Continue ...