Showing posts with label potatoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label potatoes. Show all posts

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Easy Homemade French Fries



Please excuse any cheesy wording - I wrote this for tutus and turtles, but figured I might as well post it here too!

It's not much a recipe, but we love these, and they are really easy.




Most kids love French fries, and you can easily make a healthier version at home. One twist we love is using sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes. You can use both for a colorful combination or to help introduce the new look. Place a large baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees. Slice a few potatoes and/or sweet potatoes into long fry-shapes and place in a bowl. Toss with approx. 1/2 -1 tsp. olive oil and 1/2 tsp. salt or seasoned salt for a little kick. When the oven is heated, pull the baking sheet out, spray with a non-stick cooking spray and spread potatoes onto baking tray (Careful, it's hot!). Bake for approx. 45 minutes (This is based on whether you like your fries soft or crispy), flipping fries with a spatula a few times to prevent over-browning in spots. Taste and toss with a little more salt if needed. Serve with your favorite dip!

Friday, June 22, 2007

Grilled New Potato Packet

1/2 lb. each red and white baby new potatoes
2 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. oil
3 Tbsp. Kraft Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
2 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Preheat grill to medium heat. Place potatoes in center of 18-inch long piece of heavy-duty foil. (or use double layer of regular foil.) Drizzle with water and oil. Bring up foil sides, Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room fro heat circulation inside.
Grill 18 to 20 min. or until potatoes are tender.
Cut slits in foil to release steam. Open packet. Drizzle potatoes with dressing; sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
Makes 4 servings, 3/4 cup each.