Cassava root is a staple in African and Latin-American cooking that’s gaining traction in the States. Try these yuca recipes. Out of nowhere, Americans have found cassava. Also called yuca, cassava is ...

Sweet potatoes are a popular substitute for potatoes, but if you're looking for another root vegetable to try, there's yuca. The root vegetable is grown in tropical climates like South America. It’s ...

Purê de mandioca, or yuca purée, made with an indigenous Brazilian root vegetable, takes the place of mashed potatoes for some expats during the holiday. By Christina Morales On Christmas Day in Macaé ...