If you think sweet potatoes and yams are the same thing, think again! These root vegetables aren't at all related, and look ...

In the brackish marshes of the American Northeast grows Althaea officinalis, the marsh mallow plant, whose tough, tan-white ...

Strewn with a crunchy pecan topping, this sweet potato casserole is a flavorful addition to any holiday table.

Once they’re soft and pudding-like inside, let them cool and peel off the skins—they slip right off. Then, in a large bowl, ...