Squash Guide: Spaghetti Squash, Butternut & Winter Prep

Spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to pasta, while butternut varieties offer high fiber and essential vitamins. Master cooking techniques for acorn, kabocha, and delicata squash to create nutritious holiday side dishes.

How to Boil and Cook Yams

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Gail Sessoms

A baked yams dish is a familiar item on menus for special occasions, especially holiday meals. Some cooks add toppings or spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, or sugar to achieve a candied yam dish. Some prefer a firm yam, while others cook the yams until they have the consistency of mashed potatoes.