Our garden columnist is tackling a Thanksgiving debate: what is a sweet potato and what is a yam? And which one should you eat on the holiday?

For some people, "yam" and "sweet potato" are interchangeable terms. These tubers share a few similarities, but they aren't even the same species of plant: yams are from the lily family, and sweet ...

Walk through any grocery store in the U.S. around the holidays and you’ll see sweet potatoes and yams used almost interchangeably. But here’s the truth—what most of us call “yams” are actually sweet ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Imagine this: you are at the store, prepping for your upcoming holiday dinners, and on your list of ...

If you thought yams and sweet potatoes were the same thing, think again! While the two root vegetables might appear to be similar (largely in part to grocery stores mislabeling them), the difference ...

For many families, a holiday feast doesn’t feel complete without the familiar lineup of mashed potatoes and gravy, roast turkey and stuffing. Add in traditional sides like cranberry sauce, green bean ...