A casserole of candied yams or sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping is traditional on many Thanksgiving tables, but I wanted to give this classic accompaniment an updated twist, so I have made it with a pecan streusel topping. For years, I have taught Thanksgiving classes around the country, and every time I demonstrate this recipe… Read More

Whether we are celebrating Thanksgiving as a Native American or as a descendent of Spanish explorers, Pilgrims, or other immigrant groups, we tend to take the traditional foods and give them our own cultural twist. This sensational and easy recipe reflects the influences of Southwestern cuisine—roasting sweet potatoes with chipotle powder, fresh lime juice, and… Read More