I love sweet potato's but am no expert cook.
Can you possibly list a few different things I can make with them, but nothing insanely complicated?
much appreciated
just to let you know how bad it is, all I do is microwave them 
Certainly.
This couldn`t be any easier.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon sugar
2 pounds sweet potatoes (2 large or 3 medium), peeled, quartered lengthwise, and cut into 1/4- inch-thick slices
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine butter, 2 tablespoons cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, sugar, and sweet potatoes in large saucepan. Cook Sweet Potatoes, covered, over low heat until potatoes are fall-apart tender, 35-40 minutes. No need to stir or anything.
Off heat, add remaining tablespoon cream and mash sweet potatoes with potato masher. Serve