4 large (approx. 3 lb) yams, peeled and cut into 1" slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8-10 oz.) package sliced mushrooms
2/3 cup chopped celery
1/2 to 1 cup chopped onion
3 cups chopped turkey or chicken
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

In a large saucepan, simmer yams about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain, mash and set aside. Saute mushrooms, onions and celery in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Combine vegetables, turkey or chicken, milk, salt, thyme, nutmeg and 1 cup yams. Spoon into buttered 1 1/2* quart casserole dish. Mix remaining yams with 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Spread over turkey mixture. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 6

*12 3/4"x8 3/4"x2" dish is perfect

From Dorothy's Kitchen - recipe by Dorethea Talcott