Finish off the candied yam recipe by topping it with melt-in-the-mouth marshmallows for a heaven-on-a-plate experience! Or, garnish with chopped pecans or walnuts, like a candied sweet potato ...

This takeout favorite gets revamped with crunchy walnuts candied in sweet honey. Crisp on the outside and tender inside, the fried shrimp are tossed in a creamy, sweet, and savory sauce.

Stir from time to time. Next make the candied walnuts. Make a syrup by heating the sugar with 100ml/3½fl oz water until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil and add the walnut halves.