Sweet Potato Recipes

Photo by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Sweet-Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Spinach

This spectacular main dish will impress discerning vegetarians and omnivores alike.

Recipe: Sweet-Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Spinach

Annabelle Breakey

Sweet-Potato Soup with Prosciutto Crisps

Served in demitasse cups, this sophisticated little soup makes an easy-to-handle big-party hors d’oeuvre. For a purely vegetarian soup, garnish with chopped chives.

Recipe: Sweet-Potato Soup with Prosciutto Crisps

Photo by Jeffery Cross

Miso, Sesame, and Sweet Potato Dip

The Asian seasonings take the sweet potatoes in a savory direction.

Recipe: Miso, Sesame, and Sweet Potato Dip

Photo by Annabelle Breakey

Sweet-Potato Fries

This easy recipe will delight those of us who prefer sweet-potato to regular fries.

Recipe: Sweet-Potato Fries

Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples

This sweet potato dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet, tart, and savory. Rather than adding marshmallows for sweetness, we used apples and maple syrup.

Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Photo by Leigh Beisch;

Chinese-style Beef, Sweet Potato, and Bok Choy Stew

Chinese five-spice powder infuses this colorful stew with a warm, anise-y note.

Recipe: Chinese-style Beef, Sweet Potato, and Bok Choy Stew

Photo by Shelly Strazis

Grilled Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

This dish works well with grilled pork and a salad, or as a Thanksgiving side if you take your menu in a grilled direction.

Recipe: Grilled Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

Photo by Leo Gong

Sweet Potato-Parsnip Latkes

These latkes feature sweet potatos, parsnips, and shallots, making them ideal for Hanukkah celebrations. Gingered sour cream complements the latkes perfectly.

Recipe: Sweet Potato-Parsnip Latkes

Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Roasted Sweet-Potato Cheesecake with Maple Cream

This prize-winning recipe from a Sunset reader is one of our absolute favorites, creamy and moist, with just the right amount of sweetness, this dessert will wow your guests.

Recipe: Roasted Sweet-Potato Cheesecake with Maple Cream

Photo by James Carrier

Chili-glazed Sweet Potatoes

Spicy red jalapeno jelly plays perfectly against sweet potato's sugary flavor in this easy side dish.

Recipe: Chili-glazed Sweet Potatoes

Photo by James Carrier

Marmalade- and Ginger-glazed Sweet Potatoes

This simple recipe highlights the sweet potato's bright flavor with hits of orange and ginger.

Recipe: Marmalade- and Ginger-glazed Sweet Potatoes

Photo by David Prince

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Apricots and Bourbon

Dried apricots and a hint of bourbon are mashed with creamy sweet potatoes in this crowd-pleasing side.

Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes with Apricots and Bourbon

Photo by Ray Kachatorian

Sweet-Potato Gratin

Both orange sweet potatoes (such as Garnet and Jewel varieties) and white sweet potatoes work well in this dish, but the vibrant orange ones bring a splash of color to the table-freshly grated parmesan cheese makes the dish stand out.

Recipe: Sweet-Potato Gratin

13 sweet potato dishes