It's time for our weekly top 5 post, and this week we're embracing autumn and featuring sweet potatoes as the main ingredient. A healthier alternative to regular potatoes, they are beyond versatile; you won't be able to get enough of them! These are the 5 most-searched sweet potato recipes of the past year (according to website stats). We hope you'll get inspired to try them out! 

1. Michael Smith's Sweet Potato Soup 

Is there anything more comforting than coming home to a big bowl of soup after a long day of work? We don't think so. This sweet potato soup is chock full of veggies like celery, onions and carrots, and is seasoned with yummy cinnamon. This might just be autumn in a bowl. 

2. Sweet Potato Fries with Seasoned Salt 

These sweet potato fries, courtesy of Michael Smith, are a great way to cut down the calories of regular fries while still maintaining an amazing salty taste. Seasoned with cinnamon and brown sugar, as well as sea salt and chili powder, this is a great way to mix sweet and savoury. 

3. Sweet Potato Poutine 

A healthier version of poutine? Sign us up! This recipe by Nadia G. is a great way to introduce sweet potatoes to your kids. They won't be disappointed and neither will you! 

4. Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes 

Coming in at fourth place is this delicious and easy recipe for twice-baked sweet potatoes by Michael Smith. Sprinkled with ginger, salt and raisins, this is a great example of how comfort food can also be nutritious. 

5. Sweet Potato Home Fries 

Rounding out our top 5 list is this recipe for sweet potato home fries by Michael Smith. Topped with green onions and bacon, these would make a great side dish to any meal.

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