Tsimmes, a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish made with root vegetables and dried fruit, has faced criticism for being overly sweet and time-consuming to prepare, often lacking depth and character when the meat is omitted.

With Thanksgivukkah approaching, the article presents four sweet potato recipes perfect for the occasion: a classic sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pineapple, a southwestern tsimmes stuffed in chilies, curried sweet potato latkes, and Moroccan sweet potatoes and vegetables.