Shepherd's pie, a freezer-friendly meal for the whole family, plus some useful freezing tips.

What's in a name? Well, for starters, sweet potatoes aren't really potatoes -- they're actually in the morning glory family. And yams are in a genus all their own, more closely related to lilies than spuds. The naming confusion can be traced to the American South in the 18th and 19th centuries, when African slaves encountered the sweet potato and naturally linked it in their minds with their native yam. But they're both delicious no matter they're called -- nomenclature aside, today we take a close look at sweet potatoes and yams.

Mastering the art of vegan soups and stews. 

Nicholas gives us a noble use for leftover sweet potatoes, a kid-friendly baking project, and a better turkey sandwich.

Jenny shares a holiday dish that brings up a lot of memories. 

Cleo and Julia make sweet potatoes two ways -- salad and soup.

The many ways sweet potatoes will keep the kids (and you) well-fed.

This meal is cozy and wholesome, featuring a bright orange, exotically spiced sweet potato soup and a raw kale salad, made hearty and satisfying with the addition of lentils and an apricot-ed vinaigrette.