Easily recognized, yams and sweet potatoes are some of those ugly fall and early winter root vegetables that are found on the side of the plate this time of year.
Roasted, stuffed and on occasion, marshmallow topped, the growing popularity of sweet potatoes and yams has pushed their demand to become a year-round thing.
Baby yams and sweet potatoes, available seasonally from August through December, make it easier to enjoy a single-serve sweet gem.
Compared to their larger counterparts, the smaller baby versions allow for a petite, tender variety to dazzle the dish with color and flavor. With an edible skin, the baby size have a significantly faster cooking time.
Well known named varieties, similar to their larger and jumbo cousins include Garnet, Jewel, Japanese and Sweet Potatoes.