Sweet Potatoes

Buying Choose firm orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (often labeled as yams) that are free of cracks, bruises, or soft spots.

Storing Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks; do not refrigerate.

Quick tip If you’re short on time, remember that sliced or cubed sweet potatoes will cook much faster than whole ones.

Using Roast, steam, or boil and serve as a side dish; cut into matchsticks and bake to make oven fries.