Dairy-Free Custard Pie, Two Ways

Having converted to a gluten-free and mostly dairy-free diet, I have been looking for a replacement for traditional pumpkin or sweet-potato pie. A friend sent me a recipe for Sweet Potato Bebinca from Nik Sharma and adapted for The New York Times by Mayukh Sen, which I further adapted to a more traditional pumpkin pie

West African Sweet Potato Soup: A savory meal with rich flavor

As the weather turns cold again, I’ve got soup on the brain. It’s easy to make a big batch at the start of the week, and I love coming home to a warm, satisfying bowl at the end of a long work day. But sometimes, I get bored making the same traditional recipes throughout the

Spicy Sweet Potato Mash – A New Tradition

Sweet potatoes are a favorite around here because of their flexibility. They can be served right from the oven with just a little butter, salt and pepper, and make a fine side dish.  They can be loaded with toppings like a jacket potato, and are also delicious as a pie. They can be served sweet