2 big taters, cut as you want
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. water

Mix cornstarch in sugar and stir around. Pour sugar and cornstarch over yams. Pour water in corner of bowl. Slice butter and put over yams. Drop vanilla around. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook 45 minutes. Then, if fork will go through yams, GOOD, it is done.