Yucca (or yuca), also known as cassava, is a starchy root vegetable. Similar to a potato but slightly sweeter, creamier and sturdier, it makes fantastic fries. If you are new to yucca, this is an excellent way to try this amazing tuber. Yucca is available in many mainstream grocery stores. In fact, you may have seen it before, and not realized what it was (I only know since I am married…