Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close up of a cooked sweet potato with melting butter Sweet potatoes are a healthier choice in comparison to white potatoes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Linda Xiao Now that it's sweater season and pumpkin spice is everywhere, it's time for sweet potatoes to get some spotlight. How ...

Whole sweet potatoes cook in just 6 to 8 minutes in the microwave. Always prick sweet potatoes with a fork before cooking to allow steam to escape. Microwaved sweet potatoes can be served as a side ...

Finding sweet corn at a roadside stand or farmers market is one of the best treats of summer. Every year, growers try new hybrid varieties to tempt their shoppers to buy more. This year, you might see ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2015. Every summer Iowans are faced with a decision: How to cook sweet corn? Should you be boiling? Grilling? Microwaving? And even when a method ...

If you’re a fan of sweet potatoes, you’re certainly not alone. The harvesting and planting of the root vegetable have remained high over the past decade, thanks in part to being promoted to superfood ...