hi dears,i am angel here:).The sweet potato, a tuberous root vegetable belonging to the same family of plants as the morning glory, is a particularly popular food in the southern United States. Sweet potatoes, native to Central America, are considered a staple in many countries and have been cultivated in Southern states since the 16th century.Nutritionally, sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A and a good source of potassium and vitamin C, B6, riboflavin, copper, pantothetic acid and folic acid.When buying sweet potatoes, choose firm ones with no cracks or bruises. The flavor of raw sweet potatoes might be altered if they're kept in a refrigerator. They should last for two weeks or more if stored in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place and handled with care.
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I realized recently that there are different types of sweet potatoes, but still the same great taste! The photo looks yummy. My favorite recipe for sweet potatoes is Pineapple Sweet Potato Pie. Goes great with beef stew!

Hey there FoodDiva!!! Wondering if you would like to share the recipe with us? Please!!! It sounds wonderful indeed. I make a sweet potato/pineapple casserole and it is amazing the way the flavors complement one another! I'd like to try this pie:)

Dang, FoodDiva! I agree w/ Cathy- your recipe sounds incredible- please share!

I'm glad you are all interested in the recipe. It really is a tasty one! Here is the recipe compliments Foodista.com.

2 medium to large West Indian Sweet Potatoes or (North American Yams)
1 tin crushed Pineapple
1 tin sliced Pineapple
1 small Lime
Salt to taste
Sugar to taste
Butter for mashing
Candied cherries for garnishing

Preparation

Peel and cube sweet potatoes (or North American Yams)
Boil in salted water until soft
Remove from heat and drain some of the liquid (keep some for mashing)
Add sugar (if needed), juice from the lime, crushed pineapple and liquid, and butter to the sweet potatoes.
Mash until smooth with no potato lumps.
Grease a dish and place sweet potato mash inside
Place sliced pineapples on top and put cherries in the middle of each slice.
Bake in oven at 350 for about 15 minutes or until firm.
Serve hot with Beef Stew or other stew of choice.