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What’s the difference between sweet potatoes and yams? Though in America the two terms are often used interchangeably, yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing. They aren’t even from the same family. Sweet potatoes are often called yams, but the two vegetables are very different. It is possible that you’ve never seen or tasted a real yam!
As a self-proclaimed sweet potato connoisseur I will help clear the confusion you may have about sweet potatoes vs. yams. Keep reading!
You will fall in love with this New Orleans Style Vegan Red Beans and Rice recipe! These red kidney beans are slow-cooked and flavored to perfection just like the authentic version from New Orleans. There are few things as comforting to me as a hot bowl of smokey beans and rice. Sweet potato pie, mashed potatoes and gravy, popcorn…oh…and chocolate. I’m sure there are others, but beans really have a way of sticking to your ribs and making you feel all loved on the inside.
This recipe for vegan Black Eyed Peas was originally published in my cookbook Sweet Potato Soul. Order it here for even more amazing vegan southern and soul food recipes.
Yes, you can make delicious tender black-eyed peas without using animal products. Take it from me, I’m a black girl from Georgia. I have eaten a big bowl of black eyed peas and collard greens on New Years Day every year since I was 2! My authentic recipe uses plant-based spices to replicate the smoky rich flavor in your grandma’s pot of beans. And if you’ve only eaten black-eyed peas on New Years Day, this recipe will convince you to eat these tasty beans all year round.
Happy holidays! Travel is underway and family is arriving to their holiday destinations. It’s time to start cooking! I’ve concluded my holiday cocktail series, but I have more festive vegan drinks for you to enjoy this month.
I love teaching and learning with my daughter. Baby J and I spend a lot of time together playing, making, and chatting. I love teaching her new things in the kitchen especially! As I wrap up my holiday cocktail series, I wanted to make a family-friendly drink that we all can enjoy–Baby J included. This apple nutmeg mocktail is festive and foamy. It’s a new favorite for us!
