Sweet Potato Pies, Cakes & Cookies - Thanksgiving Recipes

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Sweet potato pie is a southern tradition that ranks high in soul food cooking. Simple to make and a high fiber healthy food it has long been part of the traditional thanksgiving meal.

But this pie is just too good to only eat once a year. It's been gaining in popularity and you're likely to find it at any holiday gathering...or just served by itself as a delicious and healthy snack any time. Some eat it plain, others top it with ice cream or whipped topping. A few culinary pros mix up a meringue with egg whites for the last few minutes of baking.

The taste is sweet enough to serve as a dessert but sweet potato pie can also take the place of a veggie at the main course. Either way, the texture and taste are an all-occasion treat ...

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Sweet Potato Pie Recipes - Just sweet potato pies here, but with ten different recipes to choose from you should be able to find one that is just the way you remember the pie at your family holiday dinners.

Sweet Potato Recipes - The State of Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission has plenty of ideas for ways to add sweet potatoes to your menu. They have several recipes for sweet potato pie - including the Yam Pecan Pie you see here, but they don't stop there. From soups and salads through desserts and snacks...there are dozens of ideas for healthy sweet potato dishes. Who knew there could be so many different and delicious ways to serve the simple sweet potato?

Sweet Potato Recipes - This collection of recipes for sweet potatoes comes from the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission (see photo at top of page). Suggestions for main dishes, soups, breads, side dishes, party ideas, desserts and, of course, pies.

Recipe Source - Sweet Potatoes - Only one pie recipe makes this list, but if you're looking for candied sweet potatoes, curried sweet potatoes or drunken sweet potatoes this is the place to be. They also offer recipes for souffles, casseroles, purees and even won tons - the 82 choices should have something that will make your menu sparkle!

Traditional Sweet Potato Pie Recipe from George Washington Carver - While he is best known for his work with peanuts, Carver had some great ideas and even better recipes for sweet potatoes. His simple recipe for sweet potato pie is the traditional southern version that many think is still the best... He documented thirty two recipes plus canning tips and plenty of agricultural info. If you just want the recipes - skip the section on how to grow sweet potatoes. The sweet potato pie is recipe number 6.

Low Cal Low Fat Sweet Potato Pie - From the My Diet Buddy site - a recipe for sweet potato pie using Nutrasweet and fat free evaporated milk to cut the fat and sugar content and leave the great taste. Food Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 2 bread, 1-1/2 fat...