Sweet potato pudding
Even though my great-great-great-great-grandpa Elisha Chambers was known by his friends as Tater Chambers due to his skill at growing (and eating) sweet…
Spicy sweet potato sausage balls
From Thanksgiving to Christmas, it’s officially sausage ball season at my house. These savory snacks made from a blend of breakfast sausage, cheese,…
Sweet potato bread
My family has a running joke. In my first book, I included a recipe for sweet potato muffins, and in my headnote, I…
Sweet potato cobbler
This sweet potato cobbler is a little late. My plan had been to write about it back in June, as it’s an adaption…
Sweet potato salad with cranberries and pecans
“What are you cooking this week?” asked my grandma. I told her I was making sweet potatoes. “They’re good for your eyes!” she…
Sweet potato biscuits with chorizo cream gravy
On Wednesday mornings, I take a tour of Texas’s foodways via its newspapers. I may learn about Mexican cookies being baked in San…
Chipotle sweet potato soup with spiced pecans
Tonight I made one of my favorite soups, a thick sweet potato soup made fiery and smoky with chipotles. I make this soup…
Uncle Richard’s sweet potato pie
In times like these, I’m in need of some serious comfort. I work in magazines and it’s very grim seeing your industry on…
For Thanksgiving, sweet potato cheesecake
My uncle’s special Thanksgiving dessert is sweet potato pie. My brother’s special Thanksgiving dessert is pumpkin cheesecake. And since I’m going to see…
