Frozen yams were a staple of my childhood Sunday meals. They were fake, made of a rubbery substance, I think. They were supposed to be "candied yams," but no candy was involved. They weren't my faves, but to my mother's credit, she did a fantastic job with the presentation. Those perfectly round, bright orange pre-cut yams made a big impression and stood out on the serving tray. I grew up thinking yams and sweet potatoes were the same thing, but they are different. Most individuals in the U.S. use the terms interchangeably. In this recipe, I've swapped out the frozen and artificial yams for genuine sweet potatoes and our Candied Walnut Rub, making it easy to make and delicious to eat.