Candied Yams
["2 (16 oz.) cans or 1 (29 oz.) can cut yams or whole yams, if preferred", "5 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed", "1/3 c. chopped pecans (optional)", "1 c. miniature marshmallows (optional)"]
["Stove top directions:", "Pour sweet potatoes and liquid into 2-quart saucepan.", "Cook until potatoes are heated through.", "Drain liquid and set aside.", "While sweet potatoes are heating, combine butter or margarine and brown sugar in 1-quart saucepan and cook until hot, but not boiling.", "Add nuts to sauce, if desired and pour over hot sweet potatoes.", "Stir just to coat.", "Serve immediately."]
["yams", "butter", "brown sugar", "pecans", "marshmallows"]