Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Think you're cooking yams to take to Thanksgiving dinner this year? Eh, you're probably cooking sweet potatoes. Let us explain.

If you must gussy up your yams, flavored butters are a good way to do it. Here’s how to make them: Let the butter soften at room temperature for a half-hour or so, then cream it in a shallow bowl with ...