There’s a special kind of comfort that comes from baking, especially when the aroma of warm spices fills your kitchen. This ...

Split the sweet potato lengthwise and scoop out the flesh and mash until you have 1 cup (8 ounces) Set aside to cool. Reserve any remaining sweet potato for another use.

Place the sweet potato on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and roast until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Transfer the cooked sweet potato to a bowl and cover with a lid or a plate.

Sweet potatoes are fantastically versatile. They make excellent fries, a tasty taco filling and even a particularly luscious breakfast pancake. Take advantage of their adaptable nature with this ...

Sweet potatoes are fantastically versatile. They make excellent fries, a tasty taco filling and even a particularly luscious breakfast pancake. Take advantage of their adaptable nature with this ...

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans and Cheddar. Sarah Jampel, NYT Cooking. This has become my go-to cold weather meal ...

Sweet potatoes are fantastically versatile. They make excellent fries, a tasty taco filling and even a particularly luscious breakfast pancake. Take advantage of their adaptable nature with this ...

Sweet potatoes are fantastically versatile. They make excellent fries, a tasty taco filling and even a particularly luscious breakfast pancake. Take advantage of their adaptable nature with this ...

Preheat the oven to 375°. With a fork, pierce the sweet potatoes all over and set them directly on the oven rack. Bake the sweet potatoes for 1 hour, or until they are tender; let cool slightly.