Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

"DO NOT PUT ALL YOUR TRUST IN ROOT VEGETABLES. WHAT THINGS SEEM TO BE MAY NOT BE WHAT THEY ARE." -Death, in The Truth, by Terry Pratchett

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The thing I like about sweet potatoes is that they offer such great variety. They're also great for you, with about twice the fiber of a russet potato.

There is some confusion about the difference between sweet potatoes and yams. In the U.S. true yams aren't widely available, and what is marketed as yams are actually sweet potatoes. Because the U.S.D.A. Requires that sweet potatoes be also labeled as yams people can become confused. You might find them labeled either way, and the flesh can range from a soft yellow to rich orange.

I like to use the darker orange Jewel yam for my recipes. They are sweet and the flesh moist and creamy.