Last-minute mashed sweet potatoes

Baking the sweet potatoes helps concentrate their sweetness. Couple that with naturally sweet pineapple and you've got a delicious, two-ingredient Thanksgiving side dish. If you need these mashed sweet potatoes ready super fast, prick the potatoes a few times with a fork, and microwave them for 5 minutes or until tender. Then stir in the pineapple and mash to your desired consistency—it will be ready in less than 20 minutes. When buying sweet potatoes, look for small to medium ones, which are sweet and creamy. The larger potatoes tend to be starchier. The skin should be smooth, firm, and free of blotches.