Hands down, it’s sweet potato pie. The Southern dessert that Adrian Miller dedicated an article to telling the story about ...

But in many homes, particularly African American ones, sweet potato pie remains supreme. Though they have their nuances, the two types of pies are not so different: Both have a sweet, custard ...

Pour the sweet potato mixture into the pie crust. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, until set. To check for doneness, insert a clean ...

When Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a federal holiday in 1863, abolitionists hailed pumpkins as a symbol of virtue and the ...

And now, sweet potato pie is considered a part of the soul food, the ethnic cuisine of the African American community. These ...

After emancipation, recipes followed freed peoples throughout the country, remaining a holiday favorite in African American communities today. But the love of sweet potato pie reaches far and wide ...