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Watermelon Fries

Ingredients

1/2 small watermelon, cut into fries
Zest of one lime
½ to 1 tsp. chili powder, depending on spice preference
Pinch of kosher salt
1/4 c. Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. honey
Pinch of chili powder

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine watermelon, lime zest, chili powder, and salt. Toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lime juice, and honey. Top with a pinch of chili powder. Serve watermelon fries with yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

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Watermelon Fries

Ingredients

1/2 small watermelon, cut into fries
Zest of one lime
½ to 1 tsp. chili powder, depending on spice preference
Pinch of kosher salt
1/4 c. Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. honey
Pinch of chili powder

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine watermelon, lime zest, chili powder, and salt. Toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lime juice, and honey. Top with a pinch of chili powder. Serve watermelon fries with yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

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Watermelon Fries

Ingredients

1/2 small watermelon, cut into fries
Zest of one lime
½ to 1 tsp. chili powder, depending on spice preference
Pinch of kosher salt
1/4 c. Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. honey
Pinch of chili powder

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine watermelon, lime zest, chili powder, and salt. Toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lime juice, and honey. Top with a pinch of chili powder. Serve watermelon fries with yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

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Watermelon Fries

Ingredients

1/2 small watermelon, cut into fries
Zest of one lime
½ to 1 tsp. chili powder, depending on spice preference
Pinch of kosher salt
1/4 c. Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. honey
Pinch of chili powder

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine watermelon, lime zest, chili powder, and salt. Toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lime juice, and honey. Top with a pinch of chili powder. Serve watermelon fries with yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

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Grilled and Chilled Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 kg watermelon
oil, to grease
100 g rocket
3 spring onions, finely sliced
handful mint leaves, torn
125 g feta, crumbled
1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Slice the skin and white pith off the watermelon cut into 2cm-thick slices. If the seeds are hard (from a larger melon), then poke them out with a skewer as best you can. Cut the slices into triangles (the size doesn’t really matter).
Lightly oil the bars of your barbecue or griddle pan. Barbecue/griddle the watermelon pieces over high heat for 8-10min on one side only (do this in batches if needed), or until dark char marks form. Remove to a large baking tray in a single layer, charred-side-up. Chill for 1-2hr.
To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients with some seasoning.
To serve, arrange the rocket on a large platter. Scatter over 1/2 the spring onions, mint and feta, then drizzle over 1/2 the dressing. Arrange the chilled watermelon on top and scatter over the remaining spring onions, mint, feta. Finish with the remaining dressing and serve.

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Grilled and Chilled Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 kg watermelon
oil, to grease
100 g rocket
3 spring onions, finely sliced
handful mint leaves, torn
125 g feta, crumbled
1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Slice the skin and white pith off the watermelon cut into 2cm-thick slices. If the seeds are hard (from a larger melon), then poke them out with a skewer as best you can. Cut the slices into triangles (the size doesn’t really matter).
Lightly oil the bars of your barbecue or griddle pan. Barbecue/griddle the watermelon pieces over high heat for 8-10min on one side only (do this in batches if needed), or until dark char marks form. Remove to a large baking tray in a single layer, charred-side-up. Chill for 1-2hr.
To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients with some seasoning.
To serve, arrange the rocket on a large platter. Scatter over 1/2 the spring onions, mint and feta, then drizzle over 1/2 the dressing. Arrange the chilled watermelon on top and scatter over the remaining spring onions, mint, feta. Finish with the remaining dressing and serve.

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Grilled and Chilled Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 kg watermelon
oil, to grease
100 g rocket
3 spring onions, finely sliced
handful mint leaves, torn
125 g feta, crumbled
1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Slice the skin and white pith off the watermelon cut into 2cm-thick slices. If the seeds are hard (from a larger melon), then poke them out with a skewer as best you can. Cut the slices into triangles (the size doesn’t really matter).
Lightly oil the bars of your barbecue or griddle pan. Barbecue/griddle the watermelon pieces over high heat for 8-10min on one side only (do this in batches if needed), or until dark char marks form. Remove to a large baking tray in a single layer, charred-side-up. Chill for 1-2hr.
To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients with some seasoning.
To serve, arrange the rocket on a large platter. Scatter over 1/2 the spring onions, mint and feta, then drizzle over 1/2 the dressing. Arrange the chilled watermelon on top and scatter over the remaining spring onions, mint, feta. Finish with the remaining dressing and serve.

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Grilled and Chilled Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 kg watermelon
oil, to grease
100 g rocket
3 spring onions, finely sliced
handful mint leaves, torn
125 g feta, crumbled
1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Slice the skin and white pith off the watermelon cut into 2cm-thick slices. If the seeds are hard (from a larger melon), then poke them out with a skewer as best you can. Cut the slices into triangles (the size doesn’t really matter).
Lightly oil the bars of your barbecue or griddle pan. Barbecue/griddle the watermelon pieces over high heat for 8-10min on one side only (do this in batches if needed), or until dark char marks form. Remove to a large baking tray in a single layer, charred-side-up. Chill for 1-2hr.
To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients with some seasoning.
To serve, arrange the rocket on a large platter. Scatter over 1/2 the spring onions, mint and feta, then drizzle over 1/2 the dressing. Arrange the chilled watermelon on top and scatter over the remaining spring onions, mint, feta. Finish with the remaining dressing and serve.

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Air fryer French fries

Ingredients

6 medium gold potatoes
Veg oil
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

375
10 minutes

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Air fryer French fries

Ingredients

6 medium gold potatoes
Veg oil
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

375
10 minutes

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Air fryer French fries

Ingredients

6 medium gold potatoes
Veg oil
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

375
10 minutes

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Air fryer French fries

Ingredients

6 medium gold potatoes
Veg oil
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

375
10 minutes

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Carrot Fries

Ingredients

16 medium carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks about 4 inches long
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F. Place the carrot sticks in a bowl and pour the olive oil over them. Using your hands, toss the carrots in the oil to thoroughly coat.
Spread the carrot sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and cumin.
Bake the carrots until they begin to crisp, about 45 minutes, checking every 15 minutes or so to toss or turn the pan to ensure even cooking.

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Carrot Fries

Ingredients

16 medium carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks about 4 inches long
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F. Place the carrot sticks in a bowl and pour the olive oil over them. Using your hands, toss the carrots in the oil to thoroughly coat.
Spread the carrot sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and cumin.
Bake the carrots until they begin to crisp, about 45 minutes, checking every 15 minutes or so to toss or turn the pan to ensure even cooking.

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Carrot Fries

Ingredients

16 medium carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks about 4 inches long
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F. Place the carrot sticks in a bowl and pour the olive oil over them. Using your hands, toss the carrots in the oil to thoroughly coat.
Spread the carrot sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and cumin.
Bake the carrots until they begin to crisp, about 45 minutes, checking every 15 minutes or so to toss or turn the pan to ensure even cooking.

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Carrot Fries

Ingredients

16 medium carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks about 4 inches long
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F. Place the carrot sticks in a bowl and pour the olive oil over them. Using your hands, toss the carrots in the oil to thoroughly coat.
Spread the carrot sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and cumin.
Bake the carrots until they begin to crisp, about 45 minutes, checking every 15 minutes or so to toss or turn the pan to ensure even cooking.

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Sweet potato fries

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato
130g of buckwheat flour
60ml of ice cold water
oil, for frying
2 tsp shichimi tōgarashi
1 tsp Maldon salt

Instructions

Preheat a deep fryer to 140°C
Carefully peel the sweet potato and, using a sharp knife, slice it into long, thin strips. Place into the deep fryer and cook for 4 minutes, leaving to drain on kitchen paper for 15 minutes
Turn the fryer up to 180°C
Whisk together 100g of the buckwheat flour with the cold water to form a batter. Toss the fries in the remaining 30g of flour, then dip in the batter until evenly coated and fry for a further 2-3 minutes
Once the fries are crunchy and crisp remove from the fryer and leave to drain on kitchen paper. Season generously with the salt and shichimi tōgarashi and serve immediately

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Sweet potato fries

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato
130g of buckwheat flour
60ml of ice cold water
oil, for frying
2 tsp shichimi tōgarashi
1 tsp Maldon salt

Instructions

Preheat a deep fryer to 140°C
Carefully peel the sweet potato and, using a sharp knife, slice it into long, thin strips. Place into the deep fryer and cook for 4 minutes, leaving to drain on kitchen paper for 15 minutes
Turn the fryer up to 180°C
Whisk together 100g of the buckwheat flour with the cold water to form a batter. Toss the fries in the remaining 30g of flour, then dip in the batter until evenly coated and fry for a further 2-3 minutes
Once the fries are crunchy and crisp remove from the fryer and leave to drain on kitchen paper. Season generously with the salt and shichimi tōgarashi and serve immediately

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Sweet potato fries

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato
130g of buckwheat flour
60ml of ice cold water
oil, for frying
2 tsp shichimi tōgarashi
1 tsp Maldon salt

Instructions

Preheat a deep fryer to 140°C
Carefully peel the sweet potato and, using a sharp knife, slice it into long, thin strips. Place into the deep fryer and cook for 4 minutes, leaving to drain on kitchen paper for 15 minutes
Turn the fryer up to 180°C
Whisk together 100g of the buckwheat flour with the cold water to form a batter. Toss the fries in the remaining 30g of flour, then dip in the batter until evenly coated and fry for a further 2-3 minutes
Once the fries are crunchy and crisp remove from the fryer and leave to drain on kitchen paper. Season generously with the salt and shichimi tōgarashi and serve immediately

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Sweet potato fries

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato
130g of buckwheat flour
60ml of ice cold water
oil, for frying
2 tsp shichimi tōgarashi
1 tsp Maldon salt

Instructions

Preheat a deep fryer to 140°C
Carefully peel the sweet potato and, using a sharp knife, slice it into long, thin strips. Place into the deep fryer and cook for 4 minutes, leaving to drain on kitchen paper for 15 minutes
Turn the fryer up to 180°C
Whisk together 100g of the buckwheat flour with the cold water to form a batter. Toss the fries in the remaining 30g of flour, then dip in the batter until evenly coated and fry for a further 2-3 minutes
Once the fries are crunchy and crisp remove from the fryer and leave to drain on kitchen paper. Season generously with the salt and shichimi tōgarashi and serve immediately

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Cool, Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/2 medium watermelon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 ounces baby greens of choice

Instructions

In a glass bowl, combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and whisk until combined.
Slice the watermelon and remove the rind, trimming away the pale flesh adjacent to the rind, leaving only the sweet, bright red flesh.
Cut the watermelon into large dice, or approximately 3/4-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, onion, and any other ingredients (tomatoes, cucumbers, olives) you have decided to use, along with the mint and baby greens.
Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette and gently toss so that everything is evenly coated. Serve right away on chilled plates.

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Cool, Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/2 medium watermelon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 ounces baby greens of choice

Instructions

In a glass bowl, combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and whisk until combined.
Slice the watermelon and remove the rind, trimming away the pale flesh adjacent to the rind, leaving only the sweet, bright red flesh.
Cut the watermelon into large dice, or approximately 3/4-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, onion, and any other ingredients (tomatoes, cucumbers, olives) you have decided to use, along with the mint and baby greens.
Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette and gently toss so that everything is evenly coated. Serve right away on chilled plates.

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Cool, Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/2 medium watermelon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 ounces baby greens of choice

Instructions

In a glass bowl, combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and whisk until combined.
Slice the watermelon and remove the rind, trimming away the pale flesh adjacent to the rind, leaving only the sweet, bright red flesh.
Cut the watermelon into large dice, or approximately 3/4-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, onion, and any other ingredients (tomatoes, cucumbers, olives) you have decided to use, along with the mint and baby greens.
Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette and gently toss so that everything is evenly coated. Serve right away on chilled plates.

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Cool, Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/2 medium watermelon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 ounces baby greens of choice

Instructions

In a glass bowl, combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and whisk until combined.
Slice the watermelon and remove the rind, trimming away the pale flesh adjacent to the rind, leaving only the sweet, bright red flesh.
Cut the watermelon into large dice, or approximately 3/4-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, onion, and any other ingredients (tomatoes, cucumbers, olives) you have decided to use, along with the mint and baby greens.
Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette and gently toss so that everything is evenly coated. Serve right away on chilled plates.

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Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed and dried
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 degrees.
Slice each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 pieces. Toss with oil, salt, paprika and Mrs. Dash. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with olive oil. Bake until lightly browned on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
Turn slices and bake until bottom is browned and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.
Calories 100, fat 3.5 g, protein 1g, carbohydrate 17 g, fiber 2 g, sodium 170 mg

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Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed and dried
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 degrees.
Slice each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 pieces. Toss with oil, salt, paprika and Mrs. Dash. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with olive oil. Bake until lightly browned on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
Turn slices and bake until bottom is browned and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.
Calories 100, fat 3.5 g, protein 1g, carbohydrate 17 g, fiber 2 g, sodium 170 mg

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Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed and dried
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 degrees.
Slice each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 pieces. Toss with oil, salt, paprika and Mrs. Dash. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with olive oil. Bake until lightly browned on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
Turn slices and bake until bottom is browned and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.
Calories 100, fat 3.5 g, protein 1g, carbohydrate 17 g, fiber 2 g, sodium 170 mg

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Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed and dried
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 degrees.
Slice each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 pieces. Toss with oil, salt, paprika and Mrs. Dash. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with olive oil. Bake until lightly browned on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
Turn slices and bake until bottom is browned and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.
Calories 100, fat 3.5 g, protein 1g, carbohydrate 17 g, fiber 2 g, sodium 170 mg

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 large russet potato (about 12 oz.)
1 tsp. grapeseed oil or canola oil
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 tsp. fine sea salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
Cooking spray

Instructions

Cut potato into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. For crispier fries, soak potato sticks in cold water at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
If soaked, drain potato sticks, and pat dry. Toss together potato sticks, oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Lightly coat fry basket of an (3.4 qt.) air fryer with cooking spray. Arrange half of the potato sticks in an even layer in basket and cook at 380°F until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining potato sticks. Serve immediately.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 large russet potato (about 12 oz.)
1 tsp. grapeseed oil or canola oil
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 tsp. fine sea salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
Cooking spray

Instructions

Cut potato into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. For crispier fries, soak potato sticks in cold water at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
If soaked, drain potato sticks, and pat dry. Toss together potato sticks, oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Lightly coat fry basket of an (3.4 qt.) air fryer with cooking spray. Arrange half of the potato sticks in an even layer in basket and cook at 380°F until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining potato sticks. Serve immediately.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 large russet potato (about 12 oz.)
1 tsp. grapeseed oil or canola oil
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 tsp. fine sea salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
Cooking spray

Instructions

Cut potato into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. For crispier fries, soak potato sticks in cold water at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
If soaked, drain potato sticks, and pat dry. Toss together potato sticks, oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Lightly coat fry basket of an (3.4 qt.) air fryer with cooking spray. Arrange half of the potato sticks in an even layer in basket and cook at 380°F until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining potato sticks. Serve immediately.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 large russet potato (about 12 oz.)
1 tsp. grapeseed oil or canola oil
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 tsp. fine sea salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
Cooking spray

Instructions

Cut potato into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. For crispier fries, soak potato sticks in cold water at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
If soaked, drain potato sticks, and pat dry. Toss together potato sticks, oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Lightly coat fry basket of an (3.4 qt.) air fryer with cooking spray. Arrange half of the potato sticks in an even layer in basket and cook at 380°F until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining potato sticks. Serve immediately.

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Truck Stop Home Fries

Ingredients

6 Idaho russet potatoes thinly sliced
8 slices bacon
1 large onion thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water; add potatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until fork-tender; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble. Add onion to bacon fat and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until it starts to brown. Add potatoes, bacon, salt, and pepper; toss gently and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown, stirring occasionally.

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Truck Stop Home Fries

Ingredients

6 Idaho russet potatoes thinly sliced
8 slices bacon
1 large onion thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water; add potatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until fork-tender; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble. Add onion to bacon fat and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until it starts to brown. Add potatoes, bacon, salt, and pepper; toss gently and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown, stirring occasionally.

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Truck Stop Home Fries

Ingredients

6 Idaho russet potatoes thinly sliced
8 slices bacon
1 large onion thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water; add potatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until fork-tender; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble. Add onion to bacon fat and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until it starts to brown. Add potatoes, bacon, salt, and pepper; toss gently and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown, stirring occasionally.

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Truck Stop Home Fries

Ingredients

6 Idaho russet potatoes thinly sliced
8 slices bacon
1 large onion thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water; add potatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until fork-tender; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble. Add onion to bacon fat and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until it starts to brown. Add potatoes, bacon, salt, and pepper; toss gently and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown, stirring occasionally.

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Watermelon Gazpacho a la FYC

Ingredients

1 medium Green pepper diced
2 medium Seedless cucumbers peeled and diced
1 medium Red or sweet onion diced
1 medium Watermelon reserve extra juice for wet mix
1 14 oz. can Peeled tomato in juice squeeze by hand to crush
1 14 oz. can Tomato juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 large Lemons juiced
1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup blend of basil & parsley chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Tabasco optional

Instructions

1. For wet mix: Combine all liquids and sugar in large bowl and whisk until smooth and sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate mix.
2. Dice vegetables. When knife work is complete, stir everything together. Any extra watermelon and juices can be crushed and squeezed into the mix (the more watermelon meat and juice the better!!).
After all is combined and seasoned, place 25% of mix in a blender and pulse a couple times until finely chopped and frothy but not pureed. Then pour mix back into bowl. Check for seasoning and serve chilled.

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Watermelon Gazpacho a la FYC

Ingredients

1 medium Green pepper diced
2 medium Seedless cucumbers peeled and diced
1 medium Red or sweet onion diced
1 medium Watermelon reserve extra juice for wet mix
1 14 oz. can Peeled tomato in juice squeeze by hand to crush
1 14 oz. can Tomato juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 large Lemons juiced
1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup blend of basil & parsley chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Tabasco optional

Instructions

1. For wet mix: Combine all liquids and sugar in large bowl and whisk until smooth and sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate mix.
2. Dice vegetables. When knife work is complete, stir everything together. Any extra watermelon and juices can be crushed and squeezed into the mix (the more watermelon meat and juice the better!!).
After all is combined and seasoned, place 25% of mix in a blender and pulse a couple times until finely chopped and frothy but not pureed. Then pour mix back into bowl. Check for seasoning and serve chilled.

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Watermelon Gazpacho a la FYC

Ingredients

1 medium Green pepper diced
2 medium Seedless cucumbers peeled and diced
1 medium Red or sweet onion diced
1 medium Watermelon reserve extra juice for wet mix
1 14 oz. can Peeled tomato in juice squeeze by hand to crush
1 14 oz. can Tomato juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 large Lemons juiced
1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup blend of basil & parsley chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Tabasco optional

Instructions

1. For wet mix: Combine all liquids and sugar in large bowl and whisk until smooth and sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate mix.
2. Dice vegetables. When knife work is complete, stir everything together. Any extra watermelon and juices can be crushed and squeezed into the mix (the more watermelon meat and juice the better!!).
After all is combined and seasoned, place 25% of mix in a blender and pulse a couple times until finely chopped and frothy but not pureed. Then pour mix back into bowl. Check for seasoning and serve chilled.

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Watermelon Gazpacho a la FYC

Ingredients

1 medium Green pepper diced
2 medium Seedless cucumbers peeled and diced
1 medium Red or sweet onion diced
1 medium Watermelon reserve extra juice for wet mix
1 14 oz. can Peeled tomato in juice squeeze by hand to crush
1 14 oz. can Tomato juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 large Lemons juiced
1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup blend of basil & parsley chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Tabasco optional

Instructions

1. For wet mix: Combine all liquids and sugar in large bowl and whisk until smooth and sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate mix.
2. Dice vegetables. When knife work is complete, stir everything together. Any extra watermelon and juices can be crushed and squeezed into the mix (the more watermelon meat and juice the better!!).
After all is combined and seasoned, place 25% of mix in a blender and pulse a couple times until finely chopped and frothy but not pureed. Then pour mix back into bowl. Check for seasoning and serve chilled.

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Crispy Skillet Carrot Latkes

Ingredients

2 large eggs
Kosher salt and pepper
1 lb. carrots, peeled
1 lb. medium russet potatoes, peeled
2 medium onions
3/4 c. to 1 cup matzo meal
1/4 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced on mandoline, plus fronds for garnish
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds, crushed
1/4 c. Castelvetrano olives, pitted, cracked, and roughly chopped
1/4 c. parsley, roughly chopped
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Place 8 small (6-inch) cast-iron skillets on rimmed baking sheets, place in oven, and heat oven to 450°F.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In food processor fitted with large grating disk (or on large holes of box grater), grate carrots, potatoes, and onions. Add to egg mixture and toss to combine. Add matzo meal and mix to combine.
Carefully add 1/2 tablespoon oil to each skillet, then divide latke mixture among skillets. Roast until golden brown and crisp on bottom, 15 minutes, then flip latkes and roast 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, in second large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add fennel and toss to coat; toss with coriander.
When ready to serve, toss fennel slaw with olives, parsley. and scallion; sprinkle with fennel fronds if desired and serve with carrot latkes.

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Crispy Skillet Carrot Latkes

Ingredients

2 large eggs
Kosher salt and pepper
1 lb. carrots, peeled
1 lb. medium russet potatoes, peeled
2 medium onions
3/4 c. to 1 cup matzo meal
1/4 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced on mandoline, plus fronds for garnish
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds, crushed
1/4 c. Castelvetrano olives, pitted, cracked, and roughly chopped
1/4 c. parsley, roughly chopped
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Place 8 small (6-inch) cast-iron skillets on rimmed baking sheets, place in oven, and heat oven to 450°F.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In food processor fitted with large grating disk (or on large holes of box grater), grate carrots, potatoes, and onions. Add to egg mixture and toss to combine. Add matzo meal and mix to combine.
Carefully add 1/2 tablespoon oil to each skillet, then divide latke mixture among skillets. Roast until golden brown and crisp on bottom, 15 minutes, then flip latkes and roast 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, in second large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add fennel and toss to coat; toss with coriander.
When ready to serve, toss fennel slaw with olives, parsley. and scallion; sprinkle with fennel fronds if desired and serve with carrot latkes.

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Crispy Skillet Carrot Latkes

Ingredients

2 large eggs
Kosher salt and pepper
1 lb. carrots, peeled
1 lb. medium russet potatoes, peeled
2 medium onions
3/4 c. to 1 cup matzo meal
1/4 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced on mandoline, plus fronds for garnish
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds, crushed
1/4 c. Castelvetrano olives, pitted, cracked, and roughly chopped
1/4 c. parsley, roughly chopped
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Place 8 small (6-inch) cast-iron skillets on rimmed baking sheets, place in oven, and heat oven to 450°F.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In food processor fitted with large grating disk (or on large holes of box grater), grate carrots, potatoes, and onions. Add to egg mixture and toss to combine. Add matzo meal and mix to combine.
Carefully add 1/2 tablespoon oil to each skillet, then divide latke mixture among skillets. Roast until golden brown and crisp on bottom, 15 minutes, then flip latkes and roast 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, in second large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add fennel and toss to coat; toss with coriander.
When ready to serve, toss fennel slaw with olives, parsley. and scallion; sprinkle with fennel fronds if desired and serve with carrot latkes.

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Crispy Skillet Carrot Latkes

Ingredients

2 large eggs
Kosher salt and pepper
1 lb. carrots, peeled
1 lb. medium russet potatoes, peeled
2 medium onions
3/4 c. to 1 cup matzo meal
1/4 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced on mandoline, plus fronds for garnish
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds, crushed
1/4 c. Castelvetrano olives, pitted, cracked, and roughly chopped
1/4 c. parsley, roughly chopped
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Place 8 small (6-inch) cast-iron skillets on rimmed baking sheets, place in oven, and heat oven to 450°F.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In food processor fitted with large grating disk (or on large holes of box grater), grate carrots, potatoes, and onions. Add to egg mixture and toss to combine. Add matzo meal and mix to combine.
Carefully add 1/2 tablespoon oil to each skillet, then divide latke mixture among skillets. Roast until golden brown and crisp on bottom, 15 minutes, then flip latkes and roast 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, in second large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add fennel and toss to coat; toss with coriander.
When ready to serve, toss fennel slaw with olives, parsley. and scallion; sprinkle with fennel fronds if desired and serve with carrot latkes.

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Spiked Watermelon

Ingredients

1 (10 lb) seedless watermelon
3 cups plain vodka or 3 cups citrus-infused vodka

Instructions

Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon, wide and deep enough to insert a funnel.
Pour as much vodka through the funnel as can be absorbed (1/2 cup to 1 cup), remove the funnel and replace the watermelon plug, Let sit for 4 hours and again, pour is as much vodka as can be absorbed, Repeat the process until all the vodka has been absorbed, (eventually all the vodka WILL be absorbed).
Refrigerate and serve well chilled.
When it's time slice it up and enjoy.
NOTES: You can also use a food injector, this works well or you can cut a hole big enough to hold the neck of a fifth of vodka, allow it to sit 6-12 hours, 24 being better, serve with the bottle sticking out of the watermelon, You can experiment with liquors, I have heard rum works well too.

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Spiked Watermelon

Ingredients

1 (10 lb) seedless watermelon
3 cups plain vodka or 3 cups citrus-infused vodka

Instructions

Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon, wide and deep enough to insert a funnel.
Pour as much vodka through the funnel as can be absorbed (1/2 cup to 1 cup), remove the funnel and replace the watermelon plug, Let sit for 4 hours and again, pour is as much vodka as can be absorbed, Repeat the process until all the vodka has been absorbed, (eventually all the vodka WILL be absorbed).
Refrigerate and serve well chilled.
When it's time slice it up and enjoy.
NOTES: You can also use a food injector, this works well or you can cut a hole big enough to hold the neck of a fifth of vodka, allow it to sit 6-12 hours, 24 being better, serve with the bottle sticking out of the watermelon, You can experiment with liquors, I have heard rum works well too.

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Spiked Watermelon

Ingredients

1 (10 lb) seedless watermelon
3 cups plain vodka or 3 cups citrus-infused vodka

Instructions

Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon, wide and deep enough to insert a funnel.
Pour as much vodka through the funnel as can be absorbed (1/2 cup to 1 cup), remove the funnel and replace the watermelon plug, Let sit for 4 hours and again, pour is as much vodka as can be absorbed, Repeat the process until all the vodka has been absorbed, (eventually all the vodka WILL be absorbed).
Refrigerate and serve well chilled.
When it's time slice it up and enjoy.
NOTES: You can also use a food injector, this works well or you can cut a hole big enough to hold the neck of a fifth of vodka, allow it to sit 6-12 hours, 24 being better, serve with the bottle sticking out of the watermelon, You can experiment with liquors, I have heard rum works well too.

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Spiked Watermelon

Ingredients

1 (10 lb) seedless watermelon
3 cups plain vodka or 3 cups citrus-infused vodka

Instructions

Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon, wide and deep enough to insert a funnel.
Pour as much vodka through the funnel as can be absorbed (1/2 cup to 1 cup), remove the funnel and replace the watermelon plug, Let sit for 4 hours and again, pour is as much vodka as can be absorbed, Repeat the process until all the vodka has been absorbed, (eventually all the vodka WILL be absorbed).
Refrigerate and serve well chilled.
When it's time slice it up and enjoy.
NOTES: You can also use a food injector, this works well or you can cut a hole big enough to hold the neck of a fifth of vodka, allow it to sit 6-12 hours, 24 being better, serve with the bottle sticking out of the watermelon, You can experiment with liquors, I have heard rum works well too.

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Russet Oven Fries

Ingredients

2 large Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4" thick
1 whole Egg white lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
Salt
Ground black pepper

Instructions

1) Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a backing sheet with cooking spray.
2) Brush the potatoes with the egg white. Sprinkle with the paprika. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the fries are nicely browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Russet Oven Fries

Ingredients

2 large Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4" thick
1 whole Egg white lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
Salt
Ground black pepper

Instructions

1) Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a backing sheet with cooking spray.
2) Brush the potatoes with the egg white. Sprinkle with the paprika. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the fries are nicely browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Russet Oven Fries

Ingredients

2 large Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4" thick
1 whole Egg white lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
Salt
Ground black pepper

Instructions

1) Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a backing sheet with cooking spray.
2) Brush the potatoes with the egg white. Sprinkle with the paprika. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the fries are nicely browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Russet Oven Fries

Ingredients

2 large Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4" thick
1 whole Egg white lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
Salt
Ground black pepper

Instructions

1) Preheat oven to 400F. Coat a backing sheet with cooking spray.
2) Brush the potatoes with the egg white. Sprinkle with the paprika. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the fries are nicely browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Grilled Watermelon with Avocado, Cucumber, and Jalapeño Salsa

Ingredients

1 Hass avocado, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1 cup finely diced hothouse cucumber
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño, plus very thinly sliced jalapeño for garnish (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt
Pepper
One 4-pound watermelon, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slabs
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup small dill sprigs

Instructions

Light a grill. In a medium bowl, gently mix the avocado with the cucumber, lime juice, minced jalapeño, cumin and the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Season the salsa with salt and pepper.
Brush the watermelon slabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat, turning once, until nicely charred on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter. Spoon the salsa on the watermelon and top with the cilantro leaves, dill sprigs and sliced jalapeño, if using. Serve right away.

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Grilled Watermelon with Avocado, Cucumber, and Jalapeño Salsa

Ingredients

1 Hass avocado, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1 cup finely diced hothouse cucumber
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño, plus very thinly sliced jalapeño for garnish (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt
Pepper
One 4-pound watermelon, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slabs
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup small dill sprigs

Instructions

Light a grill. In a medium bowl, gently mix the avocado with the cucumber, lime juice, minced jalapeño, cumin and the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Season the salsa with salt and pepper.
Brush the watermelon slabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat, turning once, until nicely charred on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter. Spoon the salsa on the watermelon and top with the cilantro leaves, dill sprigs and sliced jalapeño, if using. Serve right away.

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Grilled Watermelon with Avocado, Cucumber, and Jalapeño Salsa

Ingredients

1 Hass avocado, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1 cup finely diced hothouse cucumber
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño, plus very thinly sliced jalapeño for garnish (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt
Pepper
One 4-pound watermelon, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slabs
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup small dill sprigs

Instructions

Light a grill. In a medium bowl, gently mix the avocado with the cucumber, lime juice, minced jalapeño, cumin and the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Season the salsa with salt and pepper.
Brush the watermelon slabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat, turning once, until nicely charred on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter. Spoon the salsa on the watermelon and top with the cilantro leaves, dill sprigs and sliced jalapeño, if using. Serve right away.

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Grilled Watermelon with Avocado, Cucumber, and Jalapeño Salsa

Ingredients

1 Hass avocado, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1 cup finely diced hothouse cucumber
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño, plus very thinly sliced jalapeño for garnish (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt
Pepper
One 4-pound watermelon, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slabs
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup small dill sprigs

Instructions

Light a grill. In a medium bowl, gently mix the avocado with the cucumber, lime juice, minced jalapeño, cumin and the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Season the salsa with salt and pepper.
Brush the watermelon slabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat, turning once, until nicely charred on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter. Spoon the salsa on the watermelon and top with the cilantro leaves, dill sprigs and sliced jalapeño, if using. Serve right away.

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Watermelon Caprese Recipe

Ingredients

24 cubed watermelon
24 sliced black olives
2 pinches salt
2 tablespoon virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped walnuts
24 slice sliced mozzarella
1 handful mint
1 dashes spice black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Take warm water in a bowl and dip mozzarella cubes for 25 minutes. Take a salad platter and arrange watermelon cubes over each one of them and place a mozzarella cubes. Top it with sliced olive and mint leaf.
Prepare dressing by whisking balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour this dressing over prepared salad cubes and sprinkle chopped walnuts.
Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Caprese Recipe

Ingredients

24 cubed watermelon
24 sliced black olives
2 pinches salt
2 tablespoon virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped walnuts
24 slice sliced mozzarella
1 handful mint
1 dashes spice black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Take warm water in a bowl and dip mozzarella cubes for 25 minutes. Take a salad platter and arrange watermelon cubes over each one of them and place a mozzarella cubes. Top it with sliced olive and mint leaf.
Prepare dressing by whisking balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour this dressing over prepared salad cubes and sprinkle chopped walnuts.
Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Caprese Recipe

Ingredients

24 cubed watermelon
24 sliced black olives
2 pinches salt
2 tablespoon virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped walnuts
24 slice sliced mozzarella
1 handful mint
1 dashes spice black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Take warm water in a bowl and dip mozzarella cubes for 25 minutes. Take a salad platter and arrange watermelon cubes over each one of them and place a mozzarella cubes. Top it with sliced olive and mint leaf.
Prepare dressing by whisking balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour this dressing over prepared salad cubes and sprinkle chopped walnuts.
Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Caprese Recipe

Ingredients

24 cubed watermelon
24 sliced black olives
2 pinches salt
2 tablespoon virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped walnuts
24 slice sliced mozzarella
1 handful mint
1 dashes spice black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Take warm water in a bowl and dip mozzarella cubes for 25 minutes. Take a salad platter and arrange watermelon cubes over each one of them and place a mozzarella cubes. Top it with sliced olive and mint leaf.
Prepare dressing by whisking balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour this dressing over prepared salad cubes and sprinkle chopped walnuts.
Serve immediately.

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Carrot Fries

Ingredients

1 lb. carrots
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. mayo
2 tsp. canned chipotle
Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°. Peel carrots and cut them lengthwise in half, and then in half again. Toss carrots with olive oil, cumin and paprika.
Season with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until tender and crisp at the ends.In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, chipotle and lime juice.
Serve carrot fries with sauce.

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Carrot Fries

Ingredients

1 lb. carrots
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. mayo
2 tsp. canned chipotle
Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°. Peel carrots and cut them lengthwise in half, and then in half again. Toss carrots with olive oil, cumin and paprika.
Season with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until tender and crisp at the ends.In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, chipotle and lime juice.
Serve carrot fries with sauce.

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Carrot Fries

Ingredients

1 lb. carrots
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. mayo
2 tsp. canned chipotle
Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°. Peel carrots and cut them lengthwise in half, and then in half again. Toss carrots with olive oil, cumin and paprika.
Season with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until tender and crisp at the ends.In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, chipotle and lime juice.
Serve carrot fries with sauce.

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Carrot Fries

Ingredients

1 lb. carrots
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. mayo
2 tsp. canned chipotle
Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°. Peel carrots and cut them lengthwise in half, and then in half again. Toss carrots with olive oil, cumin and paprika.
Season with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until tender and crisp at the ends.In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, chipotle and lime juice.
Serve carrot fries with sauce.

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Watermelon-orange Popsicles

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups diced watermelon
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

Stir sugar into the orange juice until sugar is dissolved.
Put everything in a blender and blend until well mixed.
Pour into popsicle moulds and freeze until firm.

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Watermelon-orange Popsicles

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups diced watermelon
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

Stir sugar into the orange juice until sugar is dissolved.
Put everything in a blender and blend until well mixed.
Pour into popsicle moulds and freeze until firm.

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Watermelon-orange Popsicles

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups diced watermelon
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

Stir sugar into the orange juice until sugar is dissolved.
Put everything in a blender and blend until well mixed.
Pour into popsicle moulds and freeze until firm.

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Watermelon-orange Popsicles

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups diced watermelon
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

Stir sugar into the orange juice until sugar is dissolved.
Put everything in a blender and blend until well mixed.
Pour into popsicle moulds and freeze until firm.

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Quick and Easy Home Fries

Ingredients

3 medium russet potatoes cubed
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides.

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Quick and Easy Home Fries

Ingredients

3 medium russet potatoes cubed
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides.

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Quick and Easy Home Fries

Ingredients

3 medium russet potatoes cubed
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides.

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Quick and Easy Home Fries

Ingredients

3 medium russet potatoes cubed
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides.

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Watermelon Jalapeno Salad

Ingredients

2 cups Watermelon cubed
1 cup Mango Cubed
1/4 cup Red onion chopped
2 tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
2 tablespoon Chopped Jalapeno Pepper
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Combine watermelon and remaining ingredients. Let sit 30 minutes so flavors can develop.
1 cup servings
Nutrition
Calories 51
Fat 0
Carbs 14
Protein 1
Sugar13

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Watermelon Jalapeno Salad

Ingredients

2 cups Watermelon cubed
1 cup Mango Cubed
1/4 cup Red onion chopped
2 tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
2 tablespoon Chopped Jalapeno Pepper
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Combine watermelon and remaining ingredients. Let sit 30 minutes so flavors can develop.
1 cup servings
Nutrition
Calories 51
Fat 0
Carbs 14
Protein 1
Sugar13

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Watermelon Jalapeno Salad

Ingredients

2 cups Watermelon cubed
1 cup Mango Cubed
1/4 cup Red onion chopped
2 tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
2 tablespoon Chopped Jalapeno Pepper
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Combine watermelon and remaining ingredients. Let sit 30 minutes so flavors can develop.
1 cup servings
Nutrition
Calories 51
Fat 0
Carbs 14
Protein 1
Sugar13

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Watermelon Jalapeno Salad

Ingredients

2 cups Watermelon cubed
1 cup Mango Cubed
1/4 cup Red onion chopped
2 tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
2 tablespoon Chopped Jalapeno Pepper
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Combine watermelon and remaining ingredients. Let sit 30 minutes so flavors can develop.
1 cup servings
Nutrition
Calories 51
Fat 0
Carbs 14
Protein 1
Sugar13

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Pumpkin (not Potato) Chips

Ingredients

oil for frying
1 whole pumpkin

Instructions

Preheat your deep-frying oil to 375 degrees.
Peel a pie pumpkin. Using a food processor, mandolin slicer, or rotary slicer, slice the pumpkin into thin slices—not more than 1/8-inch thick.
Fry the chips a few at a time. Drain on paper towels. Salt to taste.

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Pumpkin (not Potato) Chips

Ingredients

oil for frying
1 whole pumpkin

Instructions

Preheat your deep-frying oil to 375 degrees.
Peel a pie pumpkin. Using a food processor, mandolin slicer, or rotary slicer, slice the pumpkin into thin slices—not more than 1/8-inch thick.
Fry the chips a few at a time. Drain on paper towels. Salt to taste.

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Pumpkin (not Potato) Chips

Ingredients

oil for frying
1 whole pumpkin

Instructions

Preheat your deep-frying oil to 375 degrees.
Peel a pie pumpkin. Using a food processor, mandolin slicer, or rotary slicer, slice the pumpkin into thin slices—not more than 1/8-inch thick.
Fry the chips a few at a time. Drain on paper towels. Salt to taste.

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Pumpkin (not Potato) Chips

Ingredients

oil for frying
1 whole pumpkin

Instructions

Preheat your deep-frying oil to 375 degrees.
Peel a pie pumpkin. Using a food processor, mandolin slicer, or rotary slicer, slice the pumpkin into thin slices—not more than 1/8-inch thick.
Fry the chips a few at a time. Drain on paper towels. Salt to taste.

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McDonald's French Fries - Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

Brine
8 cups cold water
1/2 cup corn syrup (can sub 1/3 cup sugar)
3 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Fries
6 large Russet potatoes About 4.5 pounds
1 quart vegetable oil
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
Salt for seasoning

Instructions

Combine the brine ingredients and set aside.
Peel and rinse that potatoes.
Slice them into strings just under ½ inch. (A french fry potato cutter makes this easy.)
Place them in the cold brine as you slice them. Ensure the potatoes are completely submerged. Add more cold water if needed.
Cover and place the brine in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
Drain and rinse them twice with cold water. Pat them completely dry.
Preheat oil to 300 degrees. (A dutch oven and oil thermometer is very helpful.)
Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towels. They will be very soft. (This is a good thing.)
Add the vegetable shortening and increase the heat to 400 degrees. Fry in batches again until golden brown. (It’s hard to be patient during this part.)
Remove and place on paper towels. Season with salt right away and serve!

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McDonald's French Fries - Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

Brine
8 cups cold water
1/2 cup corn syrup (can sub 1/3 cup sugar)
3 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Fries
6 large Russet potatoes About 4.5 pounds
1 quart vegetable oil
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
Salt for seasoning

Instructions

Combine the brine ingredients and set aside.
Peel and rinse that potatoes.
Slice them into strings just under ½ inch. (A french fry potato cutter makes this easy.)
Place them in the cold brine as you slice them. Ensure the potatoes are completely submerged. Add more cold water if needed.
Cover and place the brine in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
Drain and rinse them twice with cold water. Pat them completely dry.
Preheat oil to 300 degrees. (A dutch oven and oil thermometer is very helpful.)
Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towels. They will be very soft. (This is a good thing.)
Add the vegetable shortening and increase the heat to 400 degrees. Fry in batches again until golden brown. (It’s hard to be patient during this part.)
Remove and place on paper towels. Season with salt right away and serve!

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McDonald's French Fries - Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

Brine
8 cups cold water
1/2 cup corn syrup (can sub 1/3 cup sugar)
3 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Fries
6 large Russet potatoes About 4.5 pounds
1 quart vegetable oil
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
Salt for seasoning

Instructions

Combine the brine ingredients and set aside.
Peel and rinse that potatoes.
Slice them into strings just under ½ inch. (A french fry potato cutter makes this easy.)
Place them in the cold brine as you slice them. Ensure the potatoes are completely submerged. Add more cold water if needed.
Cover and place the brine in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
Drain and rinse them twice with cold water. Pat them completely dry.
Preheat oil to 300 degrees. (A dutch oven and oil thermometer is very helpful.)
Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towels. They will be very soft. (This is a good thing.)
Add the vegetable shortening and increase the heat to 400 degrees. Fry in batches again until golden brown. (It’s hard to be patient during this part.)
Remove and place on paper towels. Season with salt right away and serve!

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McDonald's French Fries - Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

Brine
8 cups cold water
1/2 cup corn syrup (can sub 1/3 cup sugar)
3 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Fries
6 large Russet potatoes About 4.5 pounds
1 quart vegetable oil
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
Salt for seasoning

Instructions

Combine the brine ingredients and set aside.
Peel and rinse that potatoes.
Slice them into strings just under ½ inch. (A french fry potato cutter makes this easy.)
Place them in the cold brine as you slice them. Ensure the potatoes are completely submerged. Add more cold water if needed.
Cover and place the brine in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
Drain and rinse them twice with cold water. Pat them completely dry.
Preheat oil to 300 degrees. (A dutch oven and oil thermometer is very helpful.)
Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towels. They will be very soft. (This is a good thing.)
Add the vegetable shortening and increase the heat to 400 degrees. Fry in batches again until golden brown. (It’s hard to be patient during this part.)
Remove and place on paper towels. Season with salt right away and serve!

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Animal-Style Fries

Ingredients

Neutral oil, for frying (about 6 cups)
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. ketchup
2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
1 tsp. yellow mustard
Kosher salt
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
16 oz. frozen shoestring French fries, divided
6 oz. American cheese, chopped into 1/2" pieces
1/3 c. whole milk

Instructions

In a heavy, 5-quart Dutch oven or pot fitted with a deep-fry or candy thermometer, heat oil over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375°.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to combine.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is well browned and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions to a small bowl; set aside.
Using a metal spider, lower half of fries into oil and cook, stirring to keep fries from sticking together, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Using spider, transfer fries to a paper towel-lined sheet tray; season with a pinch of salt. Repeat with remaining fries.
In a small heatproof bowl, microwave cheese and milk in 30-second increments, whisking in between, until cheese is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes.
Top fries with cheese mixture, then cooked onions, and finish with animal sauce.

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Animal-Style Fries

Ingredients

Neutral oil, for frying (about 6 cups)
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. ketchup
2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
1 tsp. yellow mustard
Kosher salt
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
16 oz. frozen shoestring French fries, divided
6 oz. American cheese, chopped into 1/2" pieces
1/3 c. whole milk

Instructions

In a heavy, 5-quart Dutch oven or pot fitted with a deep-fry or candy thermometer, heat oil over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375°.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to combine.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is well browned and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions to a small bowl; set aside.
Using a metal spider, lower half of fries into oil and cook, stirring to keep fries from sticking together, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Using spider, transfer fries to a paper towel-lined sheet tray; season with a pinch of salt. Repeat with remaining fries.
In a small heatproof bowl, microwave cheese and milk in 30-second increments, whisking in between, until cheese is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes.
Top fries with cheese mixture, then cooked onions, and finish with animal sauce.

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Animal-Style Fries

Ingredients

Neutral oil, for frying (about 6 cups)
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. ketchup
2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
1 tsp. yellow mustard
Kosher salt
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
16 oz. frozen shoestring French fries, divided
6 oz. American cheese, chopped into 1/2" pieces
1/3 c. whole milk

Instructions

In a heavy, 5-quart Dutch oven or pot fitted with a deep-fry or candy thermometer, heat oil over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375°.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to combine.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is well browned and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions to a small bowl; set aside.
Using a metal spider, lower half of fries into oil and cook, stirring to keep fries from sticking together, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Using spider, transfer fries to a paper towel-lined sheet tray; season with a pinch of salt. Repeat with remaining fries.
In a small heatproof bowl, microwave cheese and milk in 30-second increments, whisking in between, until cheese is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes.
Top fries with cheese mixture, then cooked onions, and finish with animal sauce.

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Animal-Style Fries

Ingredients

Neutral oil, for frying (about 6 cups)
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. ketchup
2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
1 tsp. yellow mustard
Kosher salt
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
16 oz. frozen shoestring French fries, divided
6 oz. American cheese, chopped into 1/2" pieces
1/3 c. whole milk

Instructions

In a heavy, 5-quart Dutch oven or pot fitted with a deep-fry or candy thermometer, heat oil over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375°.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to combine.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is well browned and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions to a small bowl; set aside.
Using a metal spider, lower half of fries into oil and cook, stirring to keep fries from sticking together, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Using spider, transfer fries to a paper towel-lined sheet tray; season with a pinch of salt. Repeat with remaining fries.
In a small heatproof bowl, microwave cheese and milk in 30-second increments, whisking in between, until cheese is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes.
Top fries with cheese mixture, then cooked onions, and finish with animal sauce.

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Burger King Chicken Fries

Ingredients

2 (8-oz.) chicken breasts, sliced against the grain into 1/4"-thick pieces
1 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
3/4 c. cornstarch
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. MSG (optional)
Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 c.)
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. BBQ sauce
1/4 c. yellow mustard
1 tbsp. honey

Instructions

Chicken Fries
Freeze chicken until completely frozen, about 1 hour.
In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, thyme, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs to blend. Into a third shallow bowl, pour cornstarch.
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, granulated sugar, salt, and MSG (if using). Toss chicken in cornstarch, dredge in egg, then coat in bread crumb mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
Into a large heavy skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour oil to a depth of 1" to 2". Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°.
Working in batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Dipping Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, mustard, and honey.
Arrange chicken fries on a platter. Serve with sauce alongside.
Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

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Burger King Chicken Fries

Ingredients

2 (8-oz.) chicken breasts, sliced against the grain into 1/4"-thick pieces
1 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
3/4 c. cornstarch
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. MSG (optional)
Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 c.)
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. BBQ sauce
1/4 c. yellow mustard
1 tbsp. honey

Instructions

Chicken Fries
Freeze chicken until completely frozen, about 1 hour.
In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, thyme, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs to blend. Into a third shallow bowl, pour cornstarch.
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, granulated sugar, salt, and MSG (if using). Toss chicken in cornstarch, dredge in egg, then coat in bread crumb mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
Into a large heavy skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour oil to a depth of 1" to 2". Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°.
Working in batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Dipping Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, mustard, and honey.
Arrange chicken fries on a platter. Serve with sauce alongside.
Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

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Burger King Chicken Fries

Ingredients

2 (8-oz.) chicken breasts, sliced against the grain into 1/4"-thick pieces
1 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
3/4 c. cornstarch
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. MSG (optional)
Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 c.)
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. BBQ sauce
1/4 c. yellow mustard
1 tbsp. honey

Instructions

Chicken Fries
Freeze chicken until completely frozen, about 1 hour.
In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, thyme, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs to blend. Into a third shallow bowl, pour cornstarch.
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, granulated sugar, salt, and MSG (if using). Toss chicken in cornstarch, dredge in egg, then coat in bread crumb mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
Into a large heavy skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour oil to a depth of 1" to 2". Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°.
Working in batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Dipping Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, mustard, and honey.
Arrange chicken fries on a platter. Serve with sauce alongside.
Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

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Burger King Chicken Fries

Ingredients

2 (8-oz.) chicken breasts, sliced against the grain into 1/4"-thick pieces
1 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs
3/4 c. cornstarch
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. MSG (optional)
Vegetable oil, for frying (about 3 c.)
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. BBQ sauce
1/4 c. yellow mustard
1 tbsp. honey

Instructions

Chicken Fries
Freeze chicken until completely frozen, about 1 hour.
In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, thyme, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs to blend. Into a third shallow bowl, pour cornstarch.
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, granulated sugar, salt, and MSG (if using). Toss chicken in cornstarch, dredge in egg, then coat in bread crumb mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
Into a large heavy skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour oil to a depth of 1" to 2". Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°.
Working in batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Dipping Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, mustard, and honey.
Arrange chicken fries on a platter. Serve with sauce alongside.
Make Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

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Air-Fryer French fries

Ingredients

2 each Russet Potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

Put potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight, stored in the refrigerator), then drain and pat very dry.
Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees, if preheating is necessary. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels.
In a dry bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Transfer to air fryer and fry at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, tossing halfway. Transfer the potatoes to the baking sheet, spreading them in an even layer, and let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. (This step is optional; it gives the fries a slightly crispier exterior. If you want to skip it, keep the potatoes in the fryer and proceed to the next step.)
Turn the air fryer heat up to 400 degrees. Arrange potatoes in the fryer if you’ve taken them out, and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Cook for until golden and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes, tossing or stirring halfway through. Transfer immediately to a serving platter and sprinkle with more salt.
While the fries are cooking, make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard and paprika. Serve alongside the fries for dipping.

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Air-Fryer French fries

Ingredients

2 each Russet Potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

Put potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight, stored in the refrigerator), then drain and pat very dry.
Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees, if preheating is necessary. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels.
In a dry bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Transfer to air fryer and fry at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, tossing halfway. Transfer the potatoes to the baking sheet, spreading them in an even layer, and let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. (This step is optional; it gives the fries a slightly crispier exterior. If you want to skip it, keep the potatoes in the fryer and proceed to the next step.)
Turn the air fryer heat up to 400 degrees. Arrange potatoes in the fryer if you’ve taken them out, and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Cook for until golden and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes, tossing or stirring halfway through. Transfer immediately to a serving platter and sprinkle with more salt.
While the fries are cooking, make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard and paprika. Serve alongside the fries for dipping.

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Air-Fryer French fries

Ingredients

2 each Russet Potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

Put potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight, stored in the refrigerator), then drain and pat very dry.
Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees, if preheating is necessary. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels.
In a dry bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Transfer to air fryer and fry at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, tossing halfway. Transfer the potatoes to the baking sheet, spreading them in an even layer, and let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. (This step is optional; it gives the fries a slightly crispier exterior. If you want to skip it, keep the potatoes in the fryer and proceed to the next step.)
Turn the air fryer heat up to 400 degrees. Arrange potatoes in the fryer if you’ve taken them out, and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Cook for until golden and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes, tossing or stirring halfway through. Transfer immediately to a serving platter and sprinkle with more salt.
While the fries are cooking, make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard and paprika. Serve alongside the fries for dipping.

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Air-Fryer French fries

Ingredients

2 each Russet Potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

Put potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight, stored in the refrigerator), then drain and pat very dry.
Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees, if preheating is necessary. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels.
In a dry bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Transfer to air fryer and fry at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, tossing halfway. Transfer the potatoes to the baking sheet, spreading them in an even layer, and let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. (This step is optional; it gives the fries a slightly crispier exterior. If you want to skip it, keep the potatoes in the fryer and proceed to the next step.)
Turn the air fryer heat up to 400 degrees. Arrange potatoes in the fryer if you’ve taken them out, and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Cook for until golden and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes, tossing or stirring halfway through. Transfer immediately to a serving platter and sprinkle with more salt.
While the fries are cooking, make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard and paprika. Serve alongside the fries for dipping.

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Perfect Homemade French Fries

Ingredients

6 large russet potatoes
Peanut oil, for deep-frying
1 dash salt, or to taste

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Peel one potato and slice it in half lengthwise.
Place a potato half on the cutting board, cut-side down, and cut it into slices about 1/4-inch thick or slightly thicker.
Stack several slices on the cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries.
Repeat with the remaining potatoes. The more uniform the size, the more consistent the frying time will be.
Soak the cut potatoes in ice water for 1 hour at room temperature.
Heat the oven to 200 F and place a rack in a baking pan to keep batches of fries warm.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and then pat dry with paper towels. Remove as much moisture off of the potatoes to avoid splatter when putting them in the oil.
Add about 2 to 3 inches of oil to a heavy pot or Dutch oven and attach a deep-fry thermometer. Alternatively, use an electric deep fryer. Heat the oil to 370 F.
Carefully lower some fries—about two handfuls—into the hot oil using a slotted metal utensil or deep-fry basket.
Fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
Turn the fries out onto paper towels to drain.
Transfer to the rack in the baking pan and place it in the oven to keep warm while making subsequent batches. Repeat the frying process with all the potatoes, keeping an eye on the oil temperature.
When finished frying, sprinkle the fries with salt.
Serve and enjoy!

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Perfect Homemade French Fries

Ingredients

6 large russet potatoes
Peanut oil, for deep-frying
1 dash salt, or to taste

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Peel one potato and slice it in half lengthwise.
Place a potato half on the cutting board, cut-side down, and cut it into slices about 1/4-inch thick or slightly thicker.
Stack several slices on the cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries.
Repeat with the remaining potatoes. The more uniform the size, the more consistent the frying time will be.
Soak the cut potatoes in ice water for 1 hour at room temperature.
Heat the oven to 200 F and place a rack in a baking pan to keep batches of fries warm.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and then pat dry with paper towels. Remove as much moisture off of the potatoes to avoid splatter when putting them in the oil.
Add about 2 to 3 inches of oil to a heavy pot or Dutch oven and attach a deep-fry thermometer. Alternatively, use an electric deep fryer. Heat the oil to 370 F.
Carefully lower some fries—about two handfuls—into the hot oil using a slotted metal utensil or deep-fry basket.
Fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
Turn the fries out onto paper towels to drain.
Transfer to the rack in the baking pan and place it in the oven to keep warm while making subsequent batches. Repeat the frying process with all the potatoes, keeping an eye on the oil temperature.
When finished frying, sprinkle the fries with salt.
Serve and enjoy!

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Perfect Homemade French Fries

Ingredients

6 large russet potatoes
Peanut oil, for deep-frying
1 dash salt, or to taste

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Peel one potato and slice it in half lengthwise.
Place a potato half on the cutting board, cut-side down, and cut it into slices about 1/4-inch thick or slightly thicker.
Stack several slices on the cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries.
Repeat with the remaining potatoes. The more uniform the size, the more consistent the frying time will be.
Soak the cut potatoes in ice water for 1 hour at room temperature.
Heat the oven to 200 F and place a rack in a baking pan to keep batches of fries warm.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and then pat dry with paper towels. Remove as much moisture off of the potatoes to avoid splatter when putting them in the oil.
Add about 2 to 3 inches of oil to a heavy pot or Dutch oven and attach a deep-fry thermometer. Alternatively, use an electric deep fryer. Heat the oil to 370 F.
Carefully lower some fries—about two handfuls—into the hot oil using a slotted metal utensil or deep-fry basket.
Fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
Turn the fries out onto paper towels to drain.
Transfer to the rack in the baking pan and place it in the oven to keep warm while making subsequent batches. Repeat the frying process with all the potatoes, keeping an eye on the oil temperature.
When finished frying, sprinkle the fries with salt.
Serve and enjoy!

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Perfect Homemade French Fries

Ingredients

6 large russet potatoes
Peanut oil, for deep-frying
1 dash salt, or to taste

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Peel one potato and slice it in half lengthwise.
Place a potato half on the cutting board, cut-side down, and cut it into slices about 1/4-inch thick or slightly thicker.
Stack several slices on the cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries.
Repeat with the remaining potatoes. The more uniform the size, the more consistent the frying time will be.
Soak the cut potatoes in ice water for 1 hour at room temperature.
Heat the oven to 200 F and place a rack in a baking pan to keep batches of fries warm.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and then pat dry with paper towels. Remove as much moisture off of the potatoes to avoid splatter when putting them in the oil.
Add about 2 to 3 inches of oil to a heavy pot or Dutch oven and attach a deep-fry thermometer. Alternatively, use an electric deep fryer. Heat the oil to 370 F.
Carefully lower some fries—about two handfuls—into the hot oil using a slotted metal utensil or deep-fry basket.
Fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
Turn the fries out onto paper towels to drain.
Transfer to the rack in the baking pan and place it in the oven to keep warm while making subsequent batches. Repeat the frying process with all the potatoes, keeping an eye on the oil temperature.
When finished frying, sprinkle the fries with salt.
Serve and enjoy!

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

2 large Russet potatoes Cleaned and 1 inch slices
1 Egg white
1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Salt
Black pepper
Olive oil spray

Instructions

1) cut potatoes in 1 inch slices leave skins on
2) mix egg and seasonings
3) combined potatoes and egg white mixture
4) place aluminum foil on baking sheet and coat with olive oil spray.
5) place potato slices on baking sheet ensuring potatoes do not touch each other
6) coat top of potatoes with olive oil spray
7) place in preheated oven @ 400' for 30-40 min

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

2 large Russet potatoes Cleaned and 1 inch slices
1 Egg white
1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Salt
Black pepper
Olive oil spray

Instructions

1) cut potatoes in 1 inch slices leave skins on
2) mix egg and seasonings
3) combined potatoes and egg white mixture
4) place aluminum foil on baking sheet and coat with olive oil spray.
5) place potato slices on baking sheet ensuring potatoes do not touch each other
6) coat top of potatoes with olive oil spray
7) place in preheated oven @ 400' for 30-40 min

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

2 large Russet potatoes Cleaned and 1 inch slices
1 Egg white
1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Salt
Black pepper
Olive oil spray

Instructions

1) cut potatoes in 1 inch slices leave skins on
2) mix egg and seasonings
3) combined potatoes and egg white mixture
4) place aluminum foil on baking sheet and coat with olive oil spray.
5) place potato slices on baking sheet ensuring potatoes do not touch each other
6) coat top of potatoes with olive oil spray
7) place in preheated oven @ 400' for 30-40 min

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

2 large Russet potatoes Cleaned and 1 inch slices
1 Egg white
1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Salt
Black pepper
Olive oil spray

Instructions

1) cut potatoes in 1 inch slices leave skins on
2) mix egg and seasonings
3) combined potatoes and egg white mixture
4) place aluminum foil on baking sheet and coat with olive oil spray.
5) place potato slices on baking sheet ensuring potatoes do not touch each other
6) coat top of potatoes with olive oil spray
7) place in preheated oven @ 400' for 30-40 min

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Crispy Chicken Fingers With Ontario Apple “fries”

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider, 500 ml
2 tablespoons butter, 30 ml (or non-hydrogenated margarine)
1 teaspoon coarse salt (optional)
4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges (Empire or Spy)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 15 ml
1 cup crushed corn flakes, 250 ml (or crushed whole grain flakes)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 30 ml
1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips 500 g
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 30 ml

Instructions

In large saucepan over medium–high heat, boil cider until reduced to 1/3 cup (75 mL), about 20 minutes (will have a syrupy consistency). Remove from heat; whisk in butter and salt.
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). In bowl, toss apples with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the glaze and 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) of thyme. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
In bowl combine corn flake crumbs, salt and parsley. Set aside. Dip chicken strips in sweet chili sauce and then coat with corn flakes. Arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
Place chicken on the top third and the apples on the bottom third of the oven. Roast for 10 minutes. Turn chicken, drizzle apples with remaining glaze and switch baking sheets so the apples are now on the top third of oven. Continue to roast for 10 minutes and remove chicken from oven. Let chicken fingers cool while apples finish caramelizing, about 5 to 10 minutes more.
Sprinkle apples with remaining thyme and additional salt if desired.

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Crispy Chicken Fingers With Ontario Apple “fries”

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider, 500 ml
2 tablespoons butter, 30 ml (or non-hydrogenated margarine)
1 teaspoon coarse salt (optional)
4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges (Empire or Spy)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 15 ml
1 cup crushed corn flakes, 250 ml (or crushed whole grain flakes)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 30 ml
1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips 500 g
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 30 ml

Instructions

In large saucepan over medium–high heat, boil cider until reduced to 1/3 cup (75 mL), about 20 minutes (will have a syrupy consistency). Remove from heat; whisk in butter and salt.
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). In bowl, toss apples with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the glaze and 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) of thyme. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
In bowl combine corn flake crumbs, salt and parsley. Set aside. Dip chicken strips in sweet chili sauce and then coat with corn flakes. Arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
Place chicken on the top third and the apples on the bottom third of the oven. Roast for 10 minutes. Turn chicken, drizzle apples with remaining glaze and switch baking sheets so the apples are now on the top third of oven. Continue to roast for 10 minutes and remove chicken from oven. Let chicken fingers cool while apples finish caramelizing, about 5 to 10 minutes more.
Sprinkle apples with remaining thyme and additional salt if desired.

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Crispy Chicken Fingers With Ontario Apple “fries”

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider, 500 ml
2 tablespoons butter, 30 ml (or non-hydrogenated margarine)
1 teaspoon coarse salt (optional)
4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges (Empire or Spy)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 15 ml
1 cup crushed corn flakes, 250 ml (or crushed whole grain flakes)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 30 ml
1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips 500 g
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 30 ml

Instructions

In large saucepan over medium–high heat, boil cider until reduced to 1/3 cup (75 mL), about 20 minutes (will have a syrupy consistency). Remove from heat; whisk in butter and salt.
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). In bowl, toss apples with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the glaze and 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) of thyme. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
In bowl combine corn flake crumbs, salt and parsley. Set aside. Dip chicken strips in sweet chili sauce and then coat with corn flakes. Arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
Place chicken on the top third and the apples on the bottom third of the oven. Roast for 10 minutes. Turn chicken, drizzle apples with remaining glaze and switch baking sheets so the apples are now on the top third of oven. Continue to roast for 10 minutes and remove chicken from oven. Let chicken fingers cool while apples finish caramelizing, about 5 to 10 minutes more.
Sprinkle apples with remaining thyme and additional salt if desired.

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Crispy Chicken Fingers With Ontario Apple “fries”

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider, 500 ml
2 tablespoons butter, 30 ml (or non-hydrogenated margarine)
1 teaspoon coarse salt (optional)
4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges (Empire or Spy)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 15 ml
1 cup crushed corn flakes, 250 ml (or crushed whole grain flakes)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 30 ml
1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips 500 g
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 30 ml

Instructions

In large saucepan over medium–high heat, boil cider until reduced to 1/3 cup (75 mL), about 20 minutes (will have a syrupy consistency). Remove from heat; whisk in butter and salt.
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). In bowl, toss apples with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the glaze and 1/2 tbsp (7 mL) of thyme. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
In bowl combine corn flake crumbs, salt and parsley. Set aside. Dip chicken strips in sweet chili sauce and then coat with corn flakes. Arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
Place chicken on the top third and the apples on the bottom third of the oven. Roast for 10 minutes. Turn chicken, drizzle apples with remaining glaze and switch baking sheets so the apples are now on the top third of oven. Continue to roast for 10 minutes and remove chicken from oven. Let chicken fingers cool while apples finish caramelizing, about 5 to 10 minutes more.
Sprinkle apples with remaining thyme and additional salt if desired.

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Drunken Watermelon

Ingredients

1 (750 ml) bottle vodka (fifth)
1 whole watermelon

Instructions

Wash outside of watermelon.
Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon.
Pour all of the vodka in the watermelon.
Put the watermelon (hole upwards) in the fridge for one day before eating.

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Drunken Watermelon

Ingredients

1 (750 ml) bottle vodka (fifth)
1 whole watermelon

Instructions

Wash outside of watermelon.
Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon.
Pour all of the vodka in the watermelon.
Put the watermelon (hole upwards) in the fridge for one day before eating.

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Drunken Watermelon

Ingredients

1 (750 ml) bottle vodka (fifth)
1 whole watermelon

Instructions

Wash outside of watermelon.
Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon.
Pour all of the vodka in the watermelon.
Put the watermelon (hole upwards) in the fridge for one day before eating.

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Drunken Watermelon

Ingredients

1 (750 ml) bottle vodka (fifth)
1 whole watermelon

Instructions

Wash outside of watermelon.
Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon.
Pour all of the vodka in the watermelon.
Put the watermelon (hole upwards) in the fridge for one day before eating.

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Fat-Free Watermelon Sherbet

Ingredients

2 cups watermelon (seeded & cubed)
1/2 cup sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail

Instructions

Place watermelon cubes in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth. (There should be 3 cups of the mixture.) Stir in sugar.
In a small saucepan combine gelatin and cranberry juice cocktail. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
Stir the gelatin mixture into the melon mixture. Pour into an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm.
Break up frozen mixture and place in a chilled mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed or until mixture is fluffy.
Return to pan. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.
Make ahead directions: Pack in airtight freezer container; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.

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Fat-Free Watermelon Sherbet

Ingredients

2 cups watermelon (seeded & cubed)
1/2 cup sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail

Instructions

Place watermelon cubes in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth. (There should be 3 cups of the mixture.) Stir in sugar.
In a small saucepan combine gelatin and cranberry juice cocktail. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
Stir the gelatin mixture into the melon mixture. Pour into an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm.
Break up frozen mixture and place in a chilled mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed or until mixture is fluffy.
Return to pan. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.
Make ahead directions: Pack in airtight freezer container; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.

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Fat-Free Watermelon Sherbet

Ingredients

2 cups watermelon (seeded & cubed)
1/2 cup sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail

Instructions

Place watermelon cubes in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth. (There should be 3 cups of the mixture.) Stir in sugar.
In a small saucepan combine gelatin and cranberry juice cocktail. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
Stir the gelatin mixture into the melon mixture. Pour into an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm.
Break up frozen mixture and place in a chilled mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed or until mixture is fluffy.
Return to pan. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.
Make ahead directions: Pack in airtight freezer container; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.

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Fat-Free Watermelon Sherbet

Ingredients

2 cups watermelon (seeded & cubed)
1/2 cup sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail

Instructions

Place watermelon cubes in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth. (There should be 3 cups of the mixture.) Stir in sugar.
In a small saucepan combine gelatin and cranberry juice cocktail. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
Stir the gelatin mixture into the melon mixture. Pour into an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm.
Break up frozen mixture and place in a chilled mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed or until mixture is fluffy.
Return to pan. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.
Make ahead directions: Pack in airtight freezer container; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 med red onions sliced as thinly as possible
4 lemons juiced
1 cup ricotta salata cheese (or feta)
4 cups seedless watermelon diced in large pieces
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped and pitted
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Marinate the onions in the lemon juice overnight, refrigerated.
2. Toast the cheese under the broiler until brown, then cool and shred.
3. Combine the marinated onions with the cheese and the remaining ingredients. Mix gently, but completely and serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 med red onions sliced as thinly as possible
4 lemons juiced
1 cup ricotta salata cheese (or feta)
4 cups seedless watermelon diced in large pieces
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped and pitted
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Marinate the onions in the lemon juice overnight, refrigerated.
2. Toast the cheese under the broiler until brown, then cool and shred.
3. Combine the marinated onions with the cheese and the remaining ingredients. Mix gently, but completely and serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 med red onions sliced as thinly as possible
4 lemons juiced
1 cup ricotta salata cheese (or feta)
4 cups seedless watermelon diced in large pieces
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped and pitted
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Marinate the onions in the lemon juice overnight, refrigerated.
2. Toast the cheese under the broiler until brown, then cool and shred.
3. Combine the marinated onions with the cheese and the remaining ingredients. Mix gently, but completely and serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 med red onions sliced as thinly as possible
4 lemons juiced
1 cup ricotta salata cheese (or feta)
4 cups seedless watermelon diced in large pieces
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped and pitted
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Marinate the onions in the lemon juice overnight, refrigerated.
2. Toast the cheese under the broiler until brown, then cool and shred.
3. Combine the marinated onions with the cheese and the remaining ingredients. Mix gently, but completely and serve immediately.

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Perfect Crispy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

1 medium pumpkin
water
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Set oven to 400 degrees.
Set oven rack to middle position.
Cut open the pumpkin.
Use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides of the pumpkin.
Separate the seeds from the stringy core.
Rinse the seeds under cold water.
In a small saucepan add in the seeds to the water and salt (the amount of water and salt you will need is listed in the heading) bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes (set timer to for this, and start timer when water is at a full boil).
Remove from heat and drain well.
Place on a paper towel and pat the seeds fairly dry (they do not have to be completely dry!).
Brush about 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a cookie/baking sheet.
Spread out the seeds onto the cookie/baking sheet in one layer.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until the seeds begin to brown.
When the seeds are browned to your liking then remove from oven and let the pan cool on a rack.
Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Either crack open to remove the inner seed or eat whole.

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Perfect Crispy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

1 medium pumpkin
water
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Set oven to 400 degrees.
Set oven rack to middle position.
Cut open the pumpkin.
Use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides of the pumpkin.
Separate the seeds from the stringy core.
Rinse the seeds under cold water.
In a small saucepan add in the seeds to the water and salt (the amount of water and salt you will need is listed in the heading) bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes (set timer to for this, and start timer when water is at a full boil).
Remove from heat and drain well.
Place on a paper towel and pat the seeds fairly dry (they do not have to be completely dry!).
Brush about 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a cookie/baking sheet.
Spread out the seeds onto the cookie/baking sheet in one layer.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until the seeds begin to brown.
When the seeds are browned to your liking then remove from oven and let the pan cool on a rack.
Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Either crack open to remove the inner seed or eat whole.

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Perfect Crispy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

1 medium pumpkin
water
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Set oven to 400 degrees.
Set oven rack to middle position.
Cut open the pumpkin.
Use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides of the pumpkin.
Separate the seeds from the stringy core.
Rinse the seeds under cold water.
In a small saucepan add in the seeds to the water and salt (the amount of water and salt you will need is listed in the heading) bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes (set timer to for this, and start timer when water is at a full boil).
Remove from heat and drain well.
Place on a paper towel and pat the seeds fairly dry (they do not have to be completely dry!).
Brush about 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a cookie/baking sheet.
Spread out the seeds onto the cookie/baking sheet in one layer.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until the seeds begin to brown.
When the seeds are browned to your liking then remove from oven and let the pan cool on a rack.
Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Either crack open to remove the inner seed or eat whole.

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Perfect Crispy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

1 medium pumpkin
water
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Set oven to 400 degrees.
Set oven rack to middle position.
Cut open the pumpkin.
Use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides of the pumpkin.
Separate the seeds from the stringy core.
Rinse the seeds under cold water.
In a small saucepan add in the seeds to the water and salt (the amount of water and salt you will need is listed in the heading) bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes (set timer to for this, and start timer when water is at a full boil).
Remove from heat and drain well.
Place on a paper towel and pat the seeds fairly dry (they do not have to be completely dry!).
Brush about 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a cookie/baking sheet.
Spread out the seeds onto the cookie/baking sheet in one layer.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until the seeds begin to brown.
When the seeds are browned to your liking then remove from oven and let the pan cool on a rack.
Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Either crack open to remove the inner seed or eat whole.

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 russet potatoes, cut into 8 wedges each
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees with a baking sheet inside.
Combine Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and salt in small bowl.
Coat potatoe wedges with 1 Tbsp oil in a large bowl, then add Parmesan mixture, tossing to coat. Remove baking sheet from oven and coat with remaining oil.
Place wedges on the pan and roast until golden, 15 minutes per side. Return fries to bowl and toss with parsley.

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 russet potatoes, cut into 8 wedges each
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees with a baking sheet inside.
Combine Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and salt in small bowl.
Coat potatoe wedges with 1 Tbsp oil in a large bowl, then add Parmesan mixture, tossing to coat. Remove baking sheet from oven and coat with remaining oil.
Place wedges on the pan and roast until golden, 15 minutes per side. Return fries to bowl and toss with parsley.

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 russet potatoes, cut into 8 wedges each
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees with a baking sheet inside.
Combine Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and salt in small bowl.
Coat potatoe wedges with 1 Tbsp oil in a large bowl, then add Parmesan mixture, tossing to coat. Remove baking sheet from oven and coat with remaining oil.
Place wedges on the pan and roast until golden, 15 minutes per side. Return fries to bowl and toss with parsley.

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 russet potatoes, cut into 8 wedges each
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees with a baking sheet inside.
Combine Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and salt in small bowl.
Coat potatoe wedges with 1 Tbsp oil in a large bowl, then add Parmesan mixture, tossing to coat. Remove baking sheet from oven and coat with remaining oil.
Place wedges on the pan and roast until golden, 15 minutes per side. Return fries to bowl and toss with parsley.

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Thin and Crispy French Fries

Ingredients

2 Medium-sized potatoes
Crisco Shortening to fry
Cold water

Instructions

Using knife or French-fry cutter, cut peeled potatoes into 1/4" strips. Rinse or soak in cold water. Start heating enough Crisco Shortening to fill a 3-quart saucepan half full, or a deep fryer within 1/2" of the fill mark. Dry potato strips thoroughly on paper towel. FOR EXTRA QUICK FRENCH FRIES: Heat deep Crisco Shortening to 365 degrees F. For electric deep fryer, follow manufacturers directions for amount of potato strips to fry at one time. For saucepan, cook 2-3 cups of potato strips at one time, adding slowly. Cook until potatoes are tender and lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes on paper towel. While frying remaining potatoes, keep fried ones warm in oven set at low temperature. Salt or season as desired. If desired, frozen French fried potatoes can be used in place of fresh potatoes. For best results, fry about 10-15 minutes in Crisco Shortening using the above directions. FOR EXTRA CRISP FRENCH FRIES (FOR FRESH POTATOES ONLY): Fry potatoes FIRST time at 325 degrees F. for about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towel. Cool at least 15 minutes at room temperature. If desired, cool up to 3 hours. To serve, re-heat crisco to 365 degrees F. and fry potato strips a second time for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. This recipe has been on the Crisco label since 1938. SOURCE: Best Recipes by Ceil Dyer 1982 Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #295 Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 08:25:35 -0600 From: netdir@cyberspc.mb.ca (S.Pickell)

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Thin and Crispy French Fries

Ingredients

2 Medium-sized potatoes
Crisco Shortening to fry
Cold water

Instructions

Using knife or French-fry cutter, cut peeled potatoes into 1/4" strips. Rinse or soak in cold water. Start heating enough Crisco Shortening to fill a 3-quart saucepan half full, or a deep fryer within 1/2" of the fill mark. Dry potato strips thoroughly on paper towel. FOR EXTRA QUICK FRENCH FRIES: Heat deep Crisco Shortening to 365 degrees F. For electric deep fryer, follow manufacturers directions for amount of potato strips to fry at one time. For saucepan, cook 2-3 cups of potato strips at one time, adding slowly. Cook until potatoes are tender and lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes on paper towel. While frying remaining potatoes, keep fried ones warm in oven set at low temperature. Salt or season as desired. If desired, frozen French fried potatoes can be used in place of fresh potatoes. For best results, fry about 10-15 minutes in Crisco Shortening using the above directions. FOR EXTRA CRISP FRENCH FRIES (FOR FRESH POTATOES ONLY): Fry potatoes FIRST time at 325 degrees F. for about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towel. Cool at least 15 minutes at room temperature. If desired, cool up to 3 hours. To serve, re-heat crisco to 365 degrees F. and fry potato strips a second time for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. This recipe has been on the Crisco label since 1938. SOURCE: Best Recipes by Ceil Dyer 1982 Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #295 Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 08:25:35 -0600 From: netdir@cyberspc.mb.ca (S.Pickell)

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Thin and Crispy French Fries

Ingredients

2 Medium-sized potatoes
Crisco Shortening to fry
Cold water

Instructions

Using knife or French-fry cutter, cut peeled potatoes into 1/4" strips. Rinse or soak in cold water. Start heating enough Crisco Shortening to fill a 3-quart saucepan half full, or a deep fryer within 1/2" of the fill mark. Dry potato strips thoroughly on paper towel. FOR EXTRA QUICK FRENCH FRIES: Heat deep Crisco Shortening to 365 degrees F. For electric deep fryer, follow manufacturers directions for amount of potato strips to fry at one time. For saucepan, cook 2-3 cups of potato strips at one time, adding slowly. Cook until potatoes are tender and lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes on paper towel. While frying remaining potatoes, keep fried ones warm in oven set at low temperature. Salt or season as desired. If desired, frozen French fried potatoes can be used in place of fresh potatoes. For best results, fry about 10-15 minutes in Crisco Shortening using the above directions. FOR EXTRA CRISP FRENCH FRIES (FOR FRESH POTATOES ONLY): Fry potatoes FIRST time at 325 degrees F. for about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towel. Cool at least 15 minutes at room temperature. If desired, cool up to 3 hours. To serve, re-heat crisco to 365 degrees F. and fry potato strips a second time for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. This recipe has been on the Crisco label since 1938. SOURCE: Best Recipes by Ceil Dyer 1982 Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #295 Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 08:25:35 -0600 From: netdir@cyberspc.mb.ca (S.Pickell)

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Thin and Crispy French Fries

Ingredients

2 Medium-sized potatoes
Crisco Shortening to fry
Cold water

Instructions

Using knife or French-fry cutter, cut peeled potatoes into 1/4" strips. Rinse or soak in cold water. Start heating enough Crisco Shortening to fill a 3-quart saucepan half full, or a deep fryer within 1/2" of the fill mark. Dry potato strips thoroughly on paper towel. FOR EXTRA QUICK FRENCH FRIES: Heat deep Crisco Shortening to 365 degrees F. For electric deep fryer, follow manufacturers directions for amount of potato strips to fry at one time. For saucepan, cook 2-3 cups of potato strips at one time, adding slowly. Cook until potatoes are tender and lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes on paper towel. While frying remaining potatoes, keep fried ones warm in oven set at low temperature. Salt or season as desired. If desired, frozen French fried potatoes can be used in place of fresh potatoes. For best results, fry about 10-15 minutes in Crisco Shortening using the above directions. FOR EXTRA CRISP FRENCH FRIES (FOR FRESH POTATOES ONLY): Fry potatoes FIRST time at 325 degrees F. for about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towel. Cool at least 15 minutes at room temperature. If desired, cool up to 3 hours. To serve, re-heat crisco to 365 degrees F. and fry potato strips a second time for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. This recipe has been on the Crisco label since 1938. SOURCE: Best Recipes by Ceil Dyer 1982 Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #295 Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 08:25:35 -0600 From: netdir@cyberspc.mb.ca (S.Pickell)

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Unfried French Fries

Ingredients

6 lg Potatoes

Instructions

Salt to taste (optional) Boil potatoes 20 minutes (Peel them or leave them unpeeled) Cut as fries. Place on non-stick cookie sheet (or spray cookie sheet with PAM), one layer thick. Lightly sprinkle with salt if desired, or your favorite seasoning. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Turn with spatula after 25 minutes. Serve Food Exchange per serving: 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGES From Fabulous Foods for Friends and Family by Caviness=== Reformated 4 you and yours via Nancy OBrion and her Meal-Master File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/diabetic.zip

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Unfried French Fries

Ingredients

6 lg Potatoes

Instructions

Salt to taste (optional) Boil potatoes 20 minutes (Peel them or leave them unpeeled) Cut as fries. Place on non-stick cookie sheet (or spray cookie sheet with PAM), one layer thick. Lightly sprinkle with salt if desired, or your favorite seasoning. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Turn with spatula after 25 minutes. Serve Food Exchange per serving: 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGES From Fabulous Foods for Friends and Family by Caviness=== Reformated 4 you and yours via Nancy OBrion and her Meal-Master File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/diabetic.zip

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Unfried French Fries

Ingredients

6 lg Potatoes

Instructions

Salt to taste (optional) Boil potatoes 20 minutes (Peel them or leave them unpeeled) Cut as fries. Place on non-stick cookie sheet (or spray cookie sheet with PAM), one layer thick. Lightly sprinkle with salt if desired, or your favorite seasoning. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Turn with spatula after 25 minutes. Serve Food Exchange per serving: 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGES From Fabulous Foods for Friends and Family by Caviness=== Reformated 4 you and yours via Nancy OBrion and her Meal-Master File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/diabetic.zip

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Unfried French Fries

Ingredients

6 lg Potatoes

Instructions

Salt to taste (optional) Boil potatoes 20 minutes (Peel them or leave them unpeeled) Cut as fries. Place on non-stick cookie sheet (or spray cookie sheet with PAM), one layer thick. Lightly sprinkle with salt if desired, or your favorite seasoning. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Turn with spatula after 25 minutes. Serve Food Exchange per serving: 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGES From Fabulous Foods for Friends and Family by Caviness=== Reformated 4 you and yours via Nancy OBrion and her Meal-Master File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/diabetic.zip

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Chocolate Covered Watermelon

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon, cut into small 1/2" wedges
2 tbsp. coconut oil (optional)
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Spread out watermelon pieces on prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour or covered up to overnight.
If using, stir coconut oil into melted chocolate.

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Chocolate Covered Watermelon

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon, cut into small 1/2" wedges
2 tbsp. coconut oil (optional)
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Spread out watermelon pieces on prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour or covered up to overnight.
If using, stir coconut oil into melted chocolate.

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Chocolate Covered Watermelon

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon, cut into small 1/2" wedges
2 tbsp. coconut oil (optional)
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Spread out watermelon pieces on prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour or covered up to overnight.
If using, stir coconut oil into melted chocolate.

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Chocolate Covered Watermelon

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon, cut into small 1/2" wedges
2 tbsp. coconut oil (optional)
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Spread out watermelon pieces on prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour or covered up to overnight.
If using, stir coconut oil into melted chocolate.

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Oven-Baked Curly Fries

Ingredients

1 pound russet potatoes (2 medium or 1 large)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Clean potatoes and peel, if desired. Using a medium spiralizer blade, spiralize the potatoes. Cut the spirals into 3-inch lengths. Place in a bowl of cool water and let soak for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry. Place the potatoes back in the dried-out bowl and add oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, pepper and salt; toss until the potatoes are well coated.
Divide the potatoes between the baking sheets, spreading into as single a layer as possible. Place both pans in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Stir the fries and remove any that are golden and crisp. Continue baking the remaining fries, stirring and removing any fries that are done every 5 minutes, until all the fries are crisp, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Baking time will depend on the thickness of your spiralized potatoes.

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Oven-Baked Curly Fries

Ingredients

1 pound russet potatoes (2 medium or 1 large)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Clean potatoes and peel, if desired. Using a medium spiralizer blade, spiralize the potatoes. Cut the spirals into 3-inch lengths. Place in a bowl of cool water and let soak for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry. Place the potatoes back in the dried-out bowl and add oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, pepper and salt; toss until the potatoes are well coated.
Divide the potatoes between the baking sheets, spreading into as single a layer as possible. Place both pans in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Stir the fries and remove any that are golden and crisp. Continue baking the remaining fries, stirring and removing any fries that are done every 5 minutes, until all the fries are crisp, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Baking time will depend on the thickness of your spiralized potatoes.

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Oven-Baked Curly Fries

Ingredients

1 pound russet potatoes (2 medium or 1 large)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Clean potatoes and peel, if desired. Using a medium spiralizer blade, spiralize the potatoes. Cut the spirals into 3-inch lengths. Place in a bowl of cool water and let soak for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry. Place the potatoes back in the dried-out bowl and add oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, pepper and salt; toss until the potatoes are well coated.
Divide the potatoes between the baking sheets, spreading into as single a layer as possible. Place both pans in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Stir the fries and remove any that are golden and crisp. Continue baking the remaining fries, stirring and removing any fries that are done every 5 minutes, until all the fries are crisp, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Baking time will depend on the thickness of your spiralized potatoes.

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Oven-Baked Curly Fries

Ingredients

1 pound russet potatoes (2 medium or 1 large)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Clean potatoes and peel, if desired. Using a medium spiralizer blade, spiralize the potatoes. Cut the spirals into 3-inch lengths. Place in a bowl of cool water and let soak for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry. Place the potatoes back in the dried-out bowl and add oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, pepper and salt; toss until the potatoes are well coated.
Divide the potatoes between the baking sheets, spreading into as single a layer as possible. Place both pans in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Stir the fries and remove any that are golden and crisp. Continue baking the remaining fries, stirring and removing any fries that are done every 5 minutes, until all the fries are crisp, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Baking time will depend on the thickness of your spiralized potatoes.

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Grilled Watermelon

Ingredients

8 slices seedless watermelon, wedges, 1 . 5 inches thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

Instructions

How to get your watermelon wedges: Cut the watermelon in half, place cut side down on the table, then cut into slices, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut each slice in half, creating two wedges (if your melon is really big, you may need to cut each slice into three wedges). You can leave the rind on or cut it off, totally up to you.
Lightly sprinkle the wedges on both sides with the salt. Stand the wedges on their edges on a rack over a sink or pan and let them drain for half an hour.
Preheat the grill to high.
After the watermelon has drained, rinse each piece under cold running water. Place each piece between two folded paper towels and gently but firmly press to remove excess water. You should stop just when you feel the watermelon begin to crunch.
Brush the watermelon lightly on both sides with the olive oil. Grill over high heat until grill marks have formed and the melon is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from grill and sprinkle with sea salt and a little fresh ground pepper.

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Grilled Watermelon

Ingredients

8 slices seedless watermelon, wedges, 1 . 5 inches thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

Instructions

How to get your watermelon wedges: Cut the watermelon in half, place cut side down on the table, then cut into slices, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut each slice in half, creating two wedges (if your melon is really big, you may need to cut each slice into three wedges). You can leave the rind on or cut it off, totally up to you.
Lightly sprinkle the wedges on both sides with the salt. Stand the wedges on their edges on a rack over a sink or pan and let them drain for half an hour.
Preheat the grill to high.
After the watermelon has drained, rinse each piece under cold running water. Place each piece between two folded paper towels and gently but firmly press to remove excess water. You should stop just when you feel the watermelon begin to crunch.
Brush the watermelon lightly on both sides with the olive oil. Grill over high heat until grill marks have formed and the melon is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from grill and sprinkle with sea salt and a little fresh ground pepper.

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Grilled Watermelon

Ingredients

8 slices seedless watermelon, wedges, 1 . 5 inches thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

Instructions

How to get your watermelon wedges: Cut the watermelon in half, place cut side down on the table, then cut into slices, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut each slice in half, creating two wedges (if your melon is really big, you may need to cut each slice into three wedges). You can leave the rind on or cut it off, totally up to you.
Lightly sprinkle the wedges on both sides with the salt. Stand the wedges on their edges on a rack over a sink or pan and let them drain for half an hour.
Preheat the grill to high.
After the watermelon has drained, rinse each piece under cold running water. Place each piece between two folded paper towels and gently but firmly press to remove excess water. You should stop just when you feel the watermelon begin to crunch.
Brush the watermelon lightly on both sides with the olive oil. Grill over high heat until grill marks have formed and the melon is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from grill and sprinkle with sea salt and a little fresh ground pepper.

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Grilled Watermelon

Ingredients

8 slices seedless watermelon, wedges, 1 . 5 inches thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

Instructions

How to get your watermelon wedges: Cut the watermelon in half, place cut side down on the table, then cut into slices, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut each slice in half, creating two wedges (if your melon is really big, you may need to cut each slice into three wedges). You can leave the rind on or cut it off, totally up to you.
Lightly sprinkle the wedges on both sides with the salt. Stand the wedges on their edges on a rack over a sink or pan and let them drain for half an hour.
Preheat the grill to high.
After the watermelon has drained, rinse each piece under cold running water. Place each piece between two folded paper towels and gently but firmly press to remove excess water. You should stop just when you feel the watermelon begin to crunch.
Brush the watermelon lightly on both sides with the olive oil. Grill over high heat until grill marks have formed and the melon is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from grill and sprinkle with sea salt and a little fresh ground pepper.

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French Fries Done Right

Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes
Canola, peanut or vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Deep fryer or large cooking pot

Instructions

Peel potatoes. Cut each in 3/4-inch slices. Stack slices and cut into 3/4-inch sticks. Place in a bowl of ice water to soak for 30 minutes. (Soaking removes starch, so that potatoes will be crisp when deep fried.)
Heat oil to 325°F (160°C) in deep fryer.
Drain potatoes and pat dry thoroughly using paper towels. Any excess water will splatter when they are added to the hot oil.
Dip frying basket in oil (this prevents the potatoes from sticking to it), then add a handful of potatoes into basket. Lower into oil and par-fry for 3 minutes or until potatoes are tender, but not browned. Lift basket and allow potatoes to drain. Turn out onto a brown paper bag lined with paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining potatoes.
Increase the temperature of the heated oil to 375°F (190°C).
Return the par-fried potatoes to the oil in batches and cook a second time for 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a fresh brown paper bag lined with paper towels. Salt to taste and serve hot.

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French Fries Done Right

Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes
Canola, peanut or vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Deep fryer or large cooking pot

Instructions

Peel potatoes. Cut each in 3/4-inch slices. Stack slices and cut into 3/4-inch sticks. Place in a bowl of ice water to soak for 30 minutes. (Soaking removes starch, so that potatoes will be crisp when deep fried.)
Heat oil to 325°F (160°C) in deep fryer.
Drain potatoes and pat dry thoroughly using paper towels. Any excess water will splatter when they are added to the hot oil.
Dip frying basket in oil (this prevents the potatoes from sticking to it), then add a handful of potatoes into basket. Lower into oil and par-fry for 3 minutes or until potatoes are tender, but not browned. Lift basket and allow potatoes to drain. Turn out onto a brown paper bag lined with paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining potatoes.
Increase the temperature of the heated oil to 375°F (190°C).
Return the par-fried potatoes to the oil in batches and cook a second time for 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a fresh brown paper bag lined with paper towels. Salt to taste and serve hot.

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French Fries Done Right

Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes
Canola, peanut or vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Deep fryer or large cooking pot

Instructions

Peel potatoes. Cut each in 3/4-inch slices. Stack slices and cut into 3/4-inch sticks. Place in a bowl of ice water to soak for 30 minutes. (Soaking removes starch, so that potatoes will be crisp when deep fried.)
Heat oil to 325°F (160°C) in deep fryer.
Drain potatoes and pat dry thoroughly using paper towels. Any excess water will splatter when they are added to the hot oil.
Dip frying basket in oil (this prevents the potatoes from sticking to it), then add a handful of potatoes into basket. Lower into oil and par-fry for 3 minutes or until potatoes are tender, but not browned. Lift basket and allow potatoes to drain. Turn out onto a brown paper bag lined with paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining potatoes.
Increase the temperature of the heated oil to 375°F (190°C).
Return the par-fried potatoes to the oil in batches and cook a second time for 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a fresh brown paper bag lined with paper towels. Salt to taste and serve hot.

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French Fries Done Right

Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes
Canola, peanut or vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Deep fryer or large cooking pot

Instructions

Peel potatoes. Cut each in 3/4-inch slices. Stack slices and cut into 3/4-inch sticks. Place in a bowl of ice water to soak for 30 minutes. (Soaking removes starch, so that potatoes will be crisp when deep fried.)
Heat oil to 325°F (160°C) in deep fryer.
Drain potatoes and pat dry thoroughly using paper towels. Any excess water will splatter when they are added to the hot oil.
Dip frying basket in oil (this prevents the potatoes from sticking to it), then add a handful of potatoes into basket. Lower into oil and par-fry for 3 minutes or until potatoes are tender, but not browned. Lift basket and allow potatoes to drain. Turn out onto a brown paper bag lined with paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining potatoes.
Increase the temperature of the heated oil to 375°F (190°C).
Return the par-fried potatoes to the oil in batches and cook a second time for 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a fresh brown paper bag lined with paper towels. Salt to taste and serve hot.

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French fries

Ingredients

Potatoes
Olive oil
Salt

Instructions

Poke holes and salt and oil potatoes.
Bake 350° 45- 60 min.
Refrigerate overnight
Slice and fry in 375° oil 3 1/2 min.
Salt

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French fries

Ingredients

Potatoes
Olive oil
Salt

Instructions

Poke holes and salt and oil potatoes.
Bake 350° 45- 60 min.
Refrigerate overnight
Slice and fry in 375° oil 3 1/2 min.
Salt

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French fries

Ingredients

Potatoes
Olive oil
Salt

Instructions

Poke holes and salt and oil potatoes.
Bake 350° 45- 60 min.
Refrigerate overnight
Slice and fry in 375° oil 3 1/2 min.
Salt

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French fries

Ingredients

Potatoes
Olive oil
Salt

Instructions

Poke holes and salt and oil potatoes.
Bake 350° 45- 60 min.
Refrigerate overnight
Slice and fry in 375° oil 3 1/2 min.
Salt

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Watermelon Sherbet

Ingredients

6.25 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
0.33333334326744 cup lime juice
0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Place watermelon on a large rimmed baking sheet. Freeze until frozen, about 4 hours or overnight.
Puree the frozen watermelon, condensed milk, lime juice and salt in a food processor, in batches if necessary, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large sealable container. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

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Watermelon Sherbet

Ingredients

6.25 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
0.33333334326744 cup lime juice
0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Place watermelon on a large rimmed baking sheet. Freeze until frozen, about 4 hours or overnight.
Puree the frozen watermelon, condensed milk, lime juice and salt in a food processor, in batches if necessary, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large sealable container. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

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Watermelon Sherbet

Ingredients

6.25 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
0.33333334326744 cup lime juice
0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Place watermelon on a large rimmed baking sheet. Freeze until frozen, about 4 hours or overnight.
Puree the frozen watermelon, condensed milk, lime juice and salt in a food processor, in batches if necessary, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large sealable container. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

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Watermelon Sherbet

Ingredients

6.25 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
0.33333334326744 cup lime juice
0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Place watermelon on a large rimmed baking sheet. Freeze until frozen, about 4 hours or overnight.
Puree the frozen watermelon, condensed milk, lime juice and salt in a food processor, in batches if necessary, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large sealable container. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

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Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 large Russet potatoes unpeeled, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/2" wedges
3 tablespoon Olive oil
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425. In a large bol, toss together all the ingredients. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking pan or sheet. Place on bottom rack of oven and roast until the potatoes start to brown, about 20 minutes.
Turn the potatoes with spatula and roast until golden, another 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 large Russet potatoes unpeeled, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/2" wedges
3 tablespoon Olive oil
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425. In a large bol, toss together all the ingredients. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking pan or sheet. Place on bottom rack of oven and roast until the potatoes start to brown, about 20 minutes.
Turn the potatoes with spatula and roast until golden, another 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 large Russet potatoes unpeeled, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/2" wedges
3 tablespoon Olive oil
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425. In a large bol, toss together all the ingredients. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking pan or sheet. Place on bottom rack of oven and roast until the potatoes start to brown, about 20 minutes.
Turn the potatoes with spatula and roast until golden, another 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 large Russet potatoes unpeeled, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/2" wedges
3 tablespoon Olive oil
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425. In a large bol, toss together all the ingredients. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking pan or sheet. Place on bottom rack of oven and roast until the potatoes start to brown, about 20 minutes.
Turn the potatoes with spatula and roast until golden, another 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Jalapeno Olive Poppers Recipe

Ingredients

3 cans of large black pitted olives (or you can use the green ones)
2 jalapenos seeded and finely diced
1 package of cream cheese
1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
1/4 cup of feta cheese
1 clove of garlic finely minced
1 egg, beaten
1 cup of flour
1 cup of bread crumbs
enough olive oil to deep fry

Instructions

In a bowl beat the cream cheese and feta until the consistency is smooth like frosting. Next add the sharp cheddar, garlic and jalapenos.
Next use a pastry bag to fill all the olives, or you can fill a zip lock bag with the mixture and snip off the end.
Heat your oil in a deep fryer or skillet deep enough to allow the olives to float in the oil. I usually toss a bit of flower into the skillet and when it sizzles the oil is ready.
Dredge the olives in flour then in the egg then roll in the bread crumbs. Drop them into the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and let drain on a paper towel.
Serve them with ranch dip or whip up a quick spicy aoili sauce. Enjoy :)

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Jalapeno Olive Poppers Recipe

Ingredients

3 cans of large black pitted olives (or you can use the green ones)
2 jalapenos seeded and finely diced
1 package of cream cheese
1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
1/4 cup of feta cheese
1 clove of garlic finely minced
1 egg, beaten
1 cup of flour
1 cup of bread crumbs
enough olive oil to deep fry

Instructions

In a bowl beat the cream cheese and feta until the consistency is smooth like frosting. Next add the sharp cheddar, garlic and jalapenos.
Next use a pastry bag to fill all the olives, or you can fill a zip lock bag with the mixture and snip off the end.
Heat your oil in a deep fryer or skillet deep enough to allow the olives to float in the oil. I usually toss a bit of flower into the skillet and when it sizzles the oil is ready.
Dredge the olives in flour then in the egg then roll in the bread crumbs. Drop them into the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and let drain on a paper towel.
Serve them with ranch dip or whip up a quick spicy aoili sauce. Enjoy :)

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Jalapeno Olive Poppers Recipe

Ingredients

3 cans of large black pitted olives (or you can use the green ones)
2 jalapenos seeded and finely diced
1 package of cream cheese
1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
1/4 cup of feta cheese
1 clove of garlic finely minced
1 egg, beaten
1 cup of flour
1 cup of bread crumbs
enough olive oil to deep fry

Instructions

In a bowl beat the cream cheese and feta until the consistency is smooth like frosting. Next add the sharp cheddar, garlic and jalapenos.
Next use a pastry bag to fill all the olives, or you can fill a zip lock bag with the mixture and snip off the end.
Heat your oil in a deep fryer or skillet deep enough to allow the olives to float in the oil. I usually toss a bit of flower into the skillet and when it sizzles the oil is ready.
Dredge the olives in flour then in the egg then roll in the bread crumbs. Drop them into the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and let drain on a paper towel.
Serve them with ranch dip or whip up a quick spicy aoili sauce. Enjoy :)

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Jalapeno Olive Poppers Recipe

Ingredients

3 cans of large black pitted olives (or you can use the green ones)
2 jalapenos seeded and finely diced
1 package of cream cheese
1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
1/4 cup of feta cheese
1 clove of garlic finely minced
1 egg, beaten
1 cup of flour
1 cup of bread crumbs
enough olive oil to deep fry

Instructions

In a bowl beat the cream cheese and feta until the consistency is smooth like frosting. Next add the sharp cheddar, garlic and jalapenos.
Next use a pastry bag to fill all the olives, or you can fill a zip lock bag with the mixture and snip off the end.
Heat your oil in a deep fryer or skillet deep enough to allow the olives to float in the oil. I usually toss a bit of flower into the skillet and when it sizzles the oil is ready.
Dredge the olives in flour then in the egg then roll in the bread crumbs. Drop them into the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and let drain on a paper towel.
Serve them with ranch dip or whip up a quick spicy aoili sauce. Enjoy :)

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs potatoes, cut in 1/2 lengthwise, halves cut lengthwise to make big, fat wedges, peeled or not peeled
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or sea salt)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Preheat a baking sheet in the hot oven for at least 5 minutes.
While the baking sheet is heating, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and salt in a large bowl. Then dump the potatoes, oil and all, out onto a baking sheet, spreading to a single layer. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan every now and then, until the potatoes are cooked through, brown and crispy.
LIft potatoes out of the oil with a spatula. Toss the fries in a big bowl with the parsley and cheese.

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs potatoes, cut in 1/2 lengthwise, halves cut lengthwise to make big, fat wedges, peeled or not peeled
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or sea salt)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Preheat a baking sheet in the hot oven for at least 5 minutes.
While the baking sheet is heating, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and salt in a large bowl. Then dump the potatoes, oil and all, out onto a baking sheet, spreading to a single layer. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan every now and then, until the potatoes are cooked through, brown and crispy.
LIft potatoes out of the oil with a spatula. Toss the fries in a big bowl with the parsley and cheese.

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs potatoes, cut in 1/2 lengthwise, halves cut lengthwise to make big, fat wedges, peeled or not peeled
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or sea salt)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Preheat a baking sheet in the hot oven for at least 5 minutes.
While the baking sheet is heating, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and salt in a large bowl. Then dump the potatoes, oil and all, out onto a baking sheet, spreading to a single layer. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan every now and then, until the potatoes are cooked through, brown and crispy.
LIft potatoes out of the oil with a spatula. Toss the fries in a big bowl with the parsley and cheese.

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs potatoes, cut in 1/2 lengthwise, halves cut lengthwise to make big, fat wedges, peeled or not peeled
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or sea salt)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Preheat a baking sheet in the hot oven for at least 5 minutes.
While the baking sheet is heating, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and salt in a large bowl. Then dump the potatoes, oil and all, out onto a baking sheet, spreading to a single layer. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan every now and then, until the potatoes are cooked through, brown and crispy.
LIft potatoes out of the oil with a spatula. Toss the fries in a big bowl with the parsley and cheese.

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Watermelon Tomato Salad

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups seedless watermelon cut in small cubes
1 pt. (approx. 12 oz) assorted baby heirloom tomatoes cut in small cubes
1 small red onion julienned
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Combine watermelon, tomatoes and onion in a bowl; sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper and toss gently.
Stir in vinegar and oil.
Cover, and chill until ready to serve.

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Watermelon Tomato Salad

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups seedless watermelon cut in small cubes
1 pt. (approx. 12 oz) assorted baby heirloom tomatoes cut in small cubes
1 small red onion julienned
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Combine watermelon, tomatoes and onion in a bowl; sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper and toss gently.
Stir in vinegar and oil.
Cover, and chill until ready to serve.

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Watermelon Tomato Salad

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups seedless watermelon cut in small cubes
1 pt. (approx. 12 oz) assorted baby heirloom tomatoes cut in small cubes
1 small red onion julienned
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Combine watermelon, tomatoes and onion in a bowl; sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper and toss gently.
Stir in vinegar and oil.
Cover, and chill until ready to serve.

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Watermelon Tomato Salad

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups seedless watermelon cut in small cubes
1 pt. (approx. 12 oz) assorted baby heirloom tomatoes cut in small cubes
1 small red onion julienned
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Combine watermelon, tomatoes and onion in a bowl; sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper and toss gently.
Stir in vinegar and oil.
Cover, and chill until ready to serve.

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Fake Hardees French Fries

Ingredients

1/3 c Sugar
Salt
2 lg Russett potatoes, peeled
2 c Warm water
6 c Vegetable oil

Instructions

Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over low-med. heat for about 20 minutes. In a med. bowl, mix the sugar into the water until dissolved. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, and then into 1/4" strips. Put the potatoes into the sugar solution and soak for 15 minutes. Remove the potatoes and dry them thoroughly on paper towels. The right oil temperature is crucial here. To test the oil, fry a couple of potato slices for 6 minutes. Remove and cool, then taste. The fries should no get too dark too soon and should be soft in the middle. If the oil is too hot, turn it down and test again. The fries should not be undercooked, either. If they are, turn up the heat. When the oil temperature is just right, put all of the potato slices in the oil for 1 minute. This is the blanching stage. Take the fries out of the oil and let them cool. When the fries have cooled, place them into the oil again for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-covered plate. Salt to taste. Posted to MealMaster Recipes List, Digest #154 Date: 28 May 1996 06:39:08 EDT From: mm-recipes@idiscover.net

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Fake Hardees French Fries

Ingredients

1/3 c Sugar
Salt
2 lg Russett potatoes, peeled
2 c Warm water
6 c Vegetable oil

Instructions

Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over low-med. heat for about 20 minutes. In a med. bowl, mix the sugar into the water until dissolved. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, and then into 1/4" strips. Put the potatoes into the sugar solution and soak for 15 minutes. Remove the potatoes and dry them thoroughly on paper towels. The right oil temperature is crucial here. To test the oil, fry a couple of potato slices for 6 minutes. Remove and cool, then taste. The fries should no get too dark too soon and should be soft in the middle. If the oil is too hot, turn it down and test again. The fries should not be undercooked, either. If they are, turn up the heat. When the oil temperature is just right, put all of the potato slices in the oil for 1 minute. This is the blanching stage. Take the fries out of the oil and let them cool. When the fries have cooled, place them into the oil again for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-covered plate. Salt to taste. Posted to MealMaster Recipes List, Digest #154 Date: 28 May 1996 06:39:08 EDT From: mm-recipes@idiscover.net

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Fake Hardees French Fries

Ingredients

1/3 c Sugar
Salt
2 lg Russett potatoes, peeled
2 c Warm water
6 c Vegetable oil

Instructions

Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over low-med. heat for about 20 minutes. In a med. bowl, mix the sugar into the water until dissolved. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, and then into 1/4" strips. Put the potatoes into the sugar solution and soak for 15 minutes. Remove the potatoes and dry them thoroughly on paper towels. The right oil temperature is crucial here. To test the oil, fry a couple of potato slices for 6 minutes. Remove and cool, then taste. The fries should no get too dark too soon and should be soft in the middle. If the oil is too hot, turn it down and test again. The fries should not be undercooked, either. If they are, turn up the heat. When the oil temperature is just right, put all of the potato slices in the oil for 1 minute. This is the blanching stage. Take the fries out of the oil and let them cool. When the fries have cooled, place them into the oil again for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-covered plate. Salt to taste. Posted to MealMaster Recipes List, Digest #154 Date: 28 May 1996 06:39:08 EDT From: mm-recipes@idiscover.net

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Fake Hardees French Fries

Ingredients

1/3 c Sugar
Salt
2 lg Russett potatoes, peeled
2 c Warm water
6 c Vegetable oil

Instructions

Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over low-med. heat for about 20 minutes. In a med. bowl, mix the sugar into the water until dissolved. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, and then into 1/4" strips. Put the potatoes into the sugar solution and soak for 15 minutes. Remove the potatoes and dry them thoroughly on paper towels. The right oil temperature is crucial here. To test the oil, fry a couple of potato slices for 6 minutes. Remove and cool, then taste. The fries should no get too dark too soon and should be soft in the middle. If the oil is too hot, turn it down and test again. The fries should not be undercooked, either. If they are, turn up the heat. When the oil temperature is just right, put all of the potato slices in the oil for 1 minute. This is the blanching stage. Take the fries out of the oil and let them cool. When the fries have cooled, place them into the oil again for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-covered plate. Salt to taste. Posted to MealMaster Recipes List, Digest #154 Date: 28 May 1996 06:39:08 EDT From: mm-recipes@idiscover.net

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Spiced Watermelon Fries w/ Lime Crema

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon cut into 3-by-1/2" sticks
1 tsp chli powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cumin plus more for seasoning
1/4 tsp kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lime zest and juice

Instructions

Mix chili powder with coriander, cumin, and kosher salt. Sprinkle all over the watermelon. Stir sour cream with zest and juice of 1 lime and a pinch of ground cumin and salt. Serve with the watermelon fries.

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Spiced Watermelon Fries w/ Lime Crema

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon cut into 3-by-1/2" sticks
1 tsp chli powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cumin plus more for seasoning
1/4 tsp kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lime zest and juice

Instructions

Mix chili powder with coriander, cumin, and kosher salt. Sprinkle all over the watermelon. Stir sour cream with zest and juice of 1 lime and a pinch of ground cumin and salt. Serve with the watermelon fries.

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Spiced Watermelon Fries w/ Lime Crema

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon cut into 3-by-1/2" sticks
1 tsp chli powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cumin plus more for seasoning
1/4 tsp kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lime zest and juice

Instructions

Mix chili powder with coriander, cumin, and kosher salt. Sprinkle all over the watermelon. Stir sour cream with zest and juice of 1 lime and a pinch of ground cumin and salt. Serve with the watermelon fries.

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Spiced Watermelon Fries w/ Lime Crema

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon cut into 3-by-1/2" sticks
1 tsp chli powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cumin plus more for seasoning
1/4 tsp kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lime zest and juice

Instructions

Mix chili powder with coriander, cumin, and kosher salt. Sprinkle all over the watermelon. Stir sour cream with zest and juice of 1 lime and a pinch of ground cumin and salt. Serve with the watermelon fries.

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Fresh watermelon juice 🥤

Ingredients

Watermelon.

Instructions

First you need to blend the watermelon.Next you take the strainer to get the juice seporated from the from the watermelon chunks. And that is how you get fresh watermelon juice.????????

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Fresh watermelon juice 🥤

Ingredients

Watermelon.

Instructions

First you need to blend the watermelon.Next you take the strainer to get the juice seporated from the from the watermelon chunks. And that is how you get fresh watermelon juice.????????

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Fresh watermelon juice 🥤

Ingredients

Watermelon.

Instructions

First you need to blend the watermelon.Next you take the strainer to get the juice seporated from the from the watermelon chunks. And that is how you get fresh watermelon juice.????????

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Fresh watermelon juice 🥤

Ingredients

Watermelon.

Instructions

First you need to blend the watermelon.Next you take the strainer to get the juice seporated from the from the watermelon chunks. And that is how you get fresh watermelon juice.????????

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All-Star French Fries

Ingredients

3 Potatoes peeled, sliced
2 quarts Canola Oil
Seasoned salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Always wash vegetables before preparing.
Preheat canola oil in a stock pot or fryer to 325 (F) using a candy/fryer thermometer.
Peel the middle of the potatoes leaving the skin on both ends.
Cut potatoes in 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch slices and then cut into sticks.
Place cut fries into cold water to help remove excess starch and keep them from oxidizing while you prep.
Remove fries from water and pat dry to remove excess water.
Place fries in hot oil and par cook for approximately 5 minutes or until light brown.
Remove fries and lightly shake off excess oil and place on cooling rack to dry.
Raise heat of oil to 350 (F)
Cook fries again, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Remove from oil, shake off excess oil.
Season with seasoned salt and ground pepper to taste. Serve.

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All-Star French Fries

Ingredients

3 Potatoes peeled, sliced
2 quarts Canola Oil
Seasoned salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Always wash vegetables before preparing.
Preheat canola oil in a stock pot or fryer to 325 (F) using a candy/fryer thermometer.
Peel the middle of the potatoes leaving the skin on both ends.
Cut potatoes in 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch slices and then cut into sticks.
Place cut fries into cold water to help remove excess starch and keep them from oxidizing while you prep.
Remove fries from water and pat dry to remove excess water.
Place fries in hot oil and par cook for approximately 5 minutes or until light brown.
Remove fries and lightly shake off excess oil and place on cooling rack to dry.
Raise heat of oil to 350 (F)
Cook fries again, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Remove from oil, shake off excess oil.
Season with seasoned salt and ground pepper to taste. Serve.

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All-Star French Fries

Ingredients

3 Potatoes peeled, sliced
2 quarts Canola Oil
Seasoned salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Always wash vegetables before preparing.
Preheat canola oil in a stock pot or fryer to 325 (F) using a candy/fryer thermometer.
Peel the middle of the potatoes leaving the skin on both ends.
Cut potatoes in 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch slices and then cut into sticks.
Place cut fries into cold water to help remove excess starch and keep them from oxidizing while you prep.
Remove fries from water and pat dry to remove excess water.
Place fries in hot oil and par cook for approximately 5 minutes or until light brown.
Remove fries and lightly shake off excess oil and place on cooling rack to dry.
Raise heat of oil to 350 (F)
Cook fries again, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Remove from oil, shake off excess oil.
Season with seasoned salt and ground pepper to taste. Serve.

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All-Star French Fries

Ingredients

3 Potatoes peeled, sliced
2 quarts Canola Oil
Seasoned salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Always wash vegetables before preparing.
Preheat canola oil in a stock pot or fryer to 325 (F) using a candy/fryer thermometer.
Peel the middle of the potatoes leaving the skin on both ends.
Cut potatoes in 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch slices and then cut into sticks.
Place cut fries into cold water to help remove excess starch and keep them from oxidizing while you prep.
Remove fries from water and pat dry to remove excess water.
Place fries in hot oil and par cook for approximately 5 minutes or until light brown.
Remove fries and lightly shake off excess oil and place on cooling rack to dry.
Raise heat of oil to 350 (F)
Cook fries again, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Remove from oil, shake off excess oil.
Season with seasoned salt and ground pepper to taste. Serve.

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Pan-Fried Potato Croutons

Ingredients

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let stand for 5 minutes.
In a medium nonstick skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil. Add the potatoes and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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Pan-Fried Potato Croutons

Ingredients

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let stand for 5 minutes.
In a medium nonstick skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil. Add the potatoes and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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Pan-Fried Potato Croutons

Ingredients

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let stand for 5 minutes.
In a medium nonstick skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil. Add the potatoes and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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Pan-Fried Potato Croutons

Ingredients

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Drain the potatoes in a colander and let stand for 5 minutes.
In a medium nonstick skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil. Add the potatoes and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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Watermelon Smoothie

Ingredients

3 c. watermelon, diced
1 c. frozen strawberries
3 large ice cubes
1 5.3-oz. container vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 banana
1/2 lime, juiced

Instructions

Combine the watermelon, strawberries, ice cubes, yogurt, banana, and lime juice in a blender. Blend on low to break up the strawberries and ice, stopping to scrape the sides of the blender, as needed. Increase speed to high and blend until very smooth, about 20 seconds. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Smoothie

Ingredients

3 c. watermelon, diced
1 c. frozen strawberries
3 large ice cubes
1 5.3-oz. container vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 banana
1/2 lime, juiced

Instructions

Combine the watermelon, strawberries, ice cubes, yogurt, banana, and lime juice in a blender. Blend on low to break up the strawberries and ice, stopping to scrape the sides of the blender, as needed. Increase speed to high and blend until very smooth, about 20 seconds. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Smoothie

Ingredients

3 c. watermelon, diced
1 c. frozen strawberries
3 large ice cubes
1 5.3-oz. container vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 banana
1/2 lime, juiced

Instructions

Combine the watermelon, strawberries, ice cubes, yogurt, banana, and lime juice in a blender. Blend on low to break up the strawberries and ice, stopping to scrape the sides of the blender, as needed. Increase speed to high and blend until very smooth, about 20 seconds. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Smoothie

Ingredients

3 c. watermelon, diced
1 c. frozen strawberries
3 large ice cubes
1 5.3-oz. container vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 banana
1/2 lime, juiced

Instructions

Combine the watermelon, strawberries, ice cubes, yogurt, banana, and lime juice in a blender. Blend on low to break up the strawberries and ice, stopping to scrape the sides of the blender, as needed. Increase speed to high and blend until very smooth, about 20 seconds. Serve immediately.

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Pan-Fried Apple Slices with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

Sliced apples
Maple syrup
Butter or oil for frying

Instructions

The title of this one gives you the recipe. In early days a frontier or Colonial family did not have as many courses on the table as in later times. This dish could serve as an evening meal, or a dessert, or, for that matter, a breakfast. Pan-fry apple slices in a little butter or bacon fat (that was common) and serve with maple syrup. From . Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Pan-Fried Apple Slices with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

Sliced apples
Maple syrup
Butter or oil for frying

Instructions

The title of this one gives you the recipe. In early days a frontier or Colonial family did not have as many courses on the table as in later times. This dish could serve as an evening meal, or a dessert, or, for that matter, a breakfast. Pan-fry apple slices in a little butter or bacon fat (that was common) and serve with maple syrup. From . Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Pan-Fried Apple Slices with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

Sliced apples
Maple syrup
Butter or oil for frying

Instructions

The title of this one gives you the recipe. In early days a frontier or Colonial family did not have as many courses on the table as in later times. This dish could serve as an evening meal, or a dessert, or, for that matter, a breakfast. Pan-fry apple slices in a little butter or bacon fat (that was common) and serve with maple syrup. From . Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Pan-Fried Apple Slices with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

Sliced apples
Maple syrup
Butter or oil for frying

Instructions

The title of this one gives you the recipe. In early days a frontier or Colonial family did not have as many courses on the table as in later times. This dish could serve as an evening meal, or a dessert, or, for that matter, a breakfast. Pan-fry apple slices in a little butter or bacon fat (that was common) and serve with maple syrup. From . Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Oven Baked Russett French Fries

Ingredients

3 Russett Potatoes Peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Oven Baked Russett French Fries

Ingredients

3 Russett Potatoes Peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Oven Baked Russett French Fries

Ingredients

3 Russett Potatoes Peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Oven Baked Russett French Fries

Ingredients

3 Russett Potatoes Peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Spicy French Fries

Ingredients

4 c Vegetable oil
3/4 ts Coarse kosher salt
1/8 ts Cayenne
2 md potatoes Russet; (baking)
1/8 ts Ground coriander seeds
1/8 ts Paprika

Instructions

In a large bowl stir together salt, cayenne, paprika, and coriander. In a 4-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 325 F. While oil is heating, cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick sticks. Fry potatoes in oil 1 1/2 minutes (potatoes will not be golden) amd with a slotted spoon transfer to brown paper or paper towels to drain. Heat oil to 350 F. Return potatoes to oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer fries with a slotted spoon to clean brown paper or paper towels to drain and toss fries in spice mixture. Serves 2.Note: before you place any hot food item on paper towels, make sure the paper towels do not contain Dioxin, a chemical sometimes found in many paper products. When Dioxin comes in contact with heat, it releases harmful additives to whatever it touches. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 410 by "Diane Geary." on Dec 28, 1997
Note: before you place any hot food item on paper towels, make sure the paper towels do not contain Dioxin, a chemical sometimes found in many paper products. When Dioxin comes in contact with heat, it releases harmful additives to whatever it touches. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 410 by "Diane Geary." on Dec 28, 1997

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Spicy French Fries

Ingredients

4 c Vegetable oil
3/4 ts Coarse kosher salt
1/8 ts Cayenne
2 md potatoes Russet; (baking)
1/8 ts Ground coriander seeds
1/8 ts Paprika

Instructions

In a large bowl stir together salt, cayenne, paprika, and coriander. In a 4-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 325 F. While oil is heating, cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick sticks. Fry potatoes in oil 1 1/2 minutes (potatoes will not be golden) amd with a slotted spoon transfer to brown paper or paper towels to drain. Heat oil to 350 F. Return potatoes to oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer fries with a slotted spoon to clean brown paper or paper towels to drain and toss fries in spice mixture. Serves 2.Note: before you place any hot food item on paper towels, make sure the paper towels do not contain Dioxin, a chemical sometimes found in many paper products. When Dioxin comes in contact with heat, it releases harmful additives to whatever it touches. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 410 by "Diane Geary." on Dec 28, 1997
Note: before you place any hot food item on paper towels, make sure the paper towels do not contain Dioxin, a chemical sometimes found in many paper products. When Dioxin comes in contact with heat, it releases harmful additives to whatever it touches. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 410 by "Diane Geary." on Dec 28, 1997

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Spicy French Fries

Ingredients

4 c Vegetable oil
3/4 ts Coarse kosher salt
1/8 ts Cayenne
2 md potatoes Russet; (baking)
1/8 ts Ground coriander seeds
1/8 ts Paprika

Instructions

In a large bowl stir together salt, cayenne, paprika, and coriander. In a 4-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 325 F. While oil is heating, cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick sticks. Fry potatoes in oil 1 1/2 minutes (potatoes will not be golden) amd with a slotted spoon transfer to brown paper or paper towels to drain. Heat oil to 350 F. Return potatoes to oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer fries with a slotted spoon to clean brown paper or paper towels to drain and toss fries in spice mixture. Serves 2.Note: before you place any hot food item on paper towels, make sure the paper towels do not contain Dioxin, a chemical sometimes found in many paper products. When Dioxin comes in contact with heat, it releases harmful additives to whatever it touches. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 410 by "Diane Geary." on Dec 28, 1997
Note: before you place any hot food item on paper towels, make sure the paper towels do not contain Dioxin, a chemical sometimes found in many paper products. When Dioxin comes in contact with heat, it releases harmful additives to whatever it touches. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 410 by "Diane Geary." on Dec 28, 1997

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Spicy French Fries

Ingredients

4 c Vegetable oil
3/4 ts Coarse kosher salt
1/8 ts Cayenne
2 md potatoes Russet; (baking)
1/8 ts Ground coriander seeds
1/8 ts Paprika

Instructions

In a large bowl stir together salt, cayenne, paprika, and coriander. In a 4-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 325 F. While oil is heating, cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick sticks. Fry potatoes in oil 1 1/2 minutes (potatoes will not be golden) amd with a slotted spoon transfer to brown paper or paper towels to drain. Heat oil to 350 F. Return potatoes to oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer fries with a slotted spoon to clean brown paper or paper towels to drain and toss fries in spice mixture. Serves 2.Note: before you place any hot food item on paper towels, make sure the paper towels do not contain Dioxin, a chemical sometimes found in many paper products. When Dioxin comes in contact with heat, it releases harmful additives to whatever it touches. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 410 by "Diane Geary." on Dec 28, 1997
Note: before you place any hot food item on paper towels, make sure the paper towels do not contain Dioxin, a chemical sometimes found in many paper products. When Dioxin comes in contact with heat, it releases harmful additives to whatever it touches. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 410 by "Diane Geary." on Dec 28, 1997

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Chunky Fries

Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs Red potatoes peeled if desired
Sea Salt & pepper
5 cloves Garlic unpeeled
few Fresh or Dried thyme sprigs
few Fresh or Dried rosemary sprigs, leaves only
Olive oil to drizzle

Instructions

Heat oven to 425*. Place roasting pan in oven to heat up. Cut potatoes into 1/2" thick French Fries. Parboil in pot of salted water for about 5-7 minutes until just tender when pierced. Drain well; pat dry with clean dish towel. Tip potatoes onto roasting pan; scatter garlic and herbs over potatoes. Drizzle generously with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss potatoes to coat in oil and flavorings, using tongs. Bake 15 minutes or until fries are golden brown and crisp, turning them a few times. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

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Chunky Fries

Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs Red potatoes peeled if desired
Sea Salt & pepper
5 cloves Garlic unpeeled
few Fresh or Dried thyme sprigs
few Fresh or Dried rosemary sprigs, leaves only
Olive oil to drizzle

Instructions

Heat oven to 425*. Place roasting pan in oven to heat up. Cut potatoes into 1/2" thick French Fries. Parboil in pot of salted water for about 5-7 minutes until just tender when pierced. Drain well; pat dry with clean dish towel. Tip potatoes onto roasting pan; scatter garlic and herbs over potatoes. Drizzle generously with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss potatoes to coat in oil and flavorings, using tongs. Bake 15 minutes or until fries are golden brown and crisp, turning them a few times. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

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Chunky Fries

Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs Red potatoes peeled if desired
Sea Salt & pepper
5 cloves Garlic unpeeled
few Fresh or Dried thyme sprigs
few Fresh or Dried rosemary sprigs, leaves only
Olive oil to drizzle

Instructions

Heat oven to 425*. Place roasting pan in oven to heat up. Cut potatoes into 1/2" thick French Fries. Parboil in pot of salted water for about 5-7 minutes until just tender when pierced. Drain well; pat dry with clean dish towel. Tip potatoes onto roasting pan; scatter garlic and herbs over potatoes. Drizzle generously with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss potatoes to coat in oil and flavorings, using tongs. Bake 15 minutes or until fries are golden brown and crisp, turning them a few times. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

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Chunky Fries

Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs Red potatoes peeled if desired
Sea Salt & pepper
5 cloves Garlic unpeeled
few Fresh or Dried thyme sprigs
few Fresh or Dried rosemary sprigs, leaves only
Olive oil to drizzle

Instructions

Heat oven to 425*. Place roasting pan in oven to heat up. Cut potatoes into 1/2" thick French Fries. Parboil in pot of salted water for about 5-7 minutes until just tender when pierced. Drain well; pat dry with clean dish towel. Tip potatoes onto roasting pan; scatter garlic and herbs over potatoes. Drizzle generously with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss potatoes to coat in oil and flavorings, using tongs. Bake 15 minutes or until fries are golden brown and crisp, turning them a few times. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

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Avocado Fries

Ingredients

2 Avocado
2 Egg Beaten
1 1/3 Cup Bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Oil For Frying
5 tablespoon Mayonnaise
3 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro Chopped
1/2 Fresh lemon Juiced

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, lemon pepper, salt and cumin. Set it aside. Cut the avocados in half and then slice them vertically into 4 inch by 1 inch wedges. Set them aside. Heat the vegetable oil to 335 degrees Fahrenheit in a large frying pan, adding enough oil so that the oil is about 3 to four inches deep. Dredge the avocado slices in the breadcrumb mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mixture again. Place them in the hot oil and fry them for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon or tongs, and set them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Allow them to dry for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a serving tray and serve them immediately with the Cilantro Lemon Dipping Sauce.
For the Cilantro Lemon Dipping Sauce, place the mayonnaise, cilantro, and lemon juice in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy in texture.

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Avocado Fries

Ingredients

2 Avocado
2 Egg Beaten
1 1/3 Cup Bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Oil For Frying
5 tablespoon Mayonnaise
3 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro Chopped
1/2 Fresh lemon Juiced

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, lemon pepper, salt and cumin. Set it aside. Cut the avocados in half and then slice them vertically into 4 inch by 1 inch wedges. Set them aside. Heat the vegetable oil to 335 degrees Fahrenheit in a large frying pan, adding enough oil so that the oil is about 3 to four inches deep. Dredge the avocado slices in the breadcrumb mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mixture again. Place them in the hot oil and fry them for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon or tongs, and set them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Allow them to dry for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a serving tray and serve them immediately with the Cilantro Lemon Dipping Sauce.
For the Cilantro Lemon Dipping Sauce, place the mayonnaise, cilantro, and lemon juice in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy in texture.

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Avocado Fries

Ingredients

2 Avocado
2 Egg Beaten
1 1/3 Cup Bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Oil For Frying
5 tablespoon Mayonnaise
3 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro Chopped
1/2 Fresh lemon Juiced

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, lemon pepper, salt and cumin. Set it aside. Cut the avocados in half and then slice them vertically into 4 inch by 1 inch wedges. Set them aside. Heat the vegetable oil to 335 degrees Fahrenheit in a large frying pan, adding enough oil so that the oil is about 3 to four inches deep. Dredge the avocado slices in the breadcrumb mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mixture again. Place them in the hot oil and fry them for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon or tongs, and set them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Allow them to dry for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a serving tray and serve them immediately with the Cilantro Lemon Dipping Sauce.
For the Cilantro Lemon Dipping Sauce, place the mayonnaise, cilantro, and lemon juice in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy in texture.

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Avocado Fries

Ingredients

2 Avocado
2 Egg Beaten
1 1/3 Cup Bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Oil For Frying
5 tablespoon Mayonnaise
3 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro Chopped
1/2 Fresh lemon Juiced

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, lemon pepper, salt and cumin. Set it aside. Cut the avocados in half and then slice them vertically into 4 inch by 1 inch wedges. Set them aside. Heat the vegetable oil to 335 degrees Fahrenheit in a large frying pan, adding enough oil so that the oil is about 3 to four inches deep. Dredge the avocado slices in the breadcrumb mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mixture again. Place them in the hot oil and fry them for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon or tongs, and set them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Allow them to dry for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a serving tray and serve them immediately with the Cilantro Lemon Dipping Sauce.
For the Cilantro Lemon Dipping Sauce, place the mayonnaise, cilantro, and lemon juice in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy in texture.

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Salmon Burgers with Harissa Mayonnaise

Ingredients

1 English cucumber—halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons harissa
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Pepper
5 scallions, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 1/2 pounds skinless center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen for 30 minutes
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 brioche buns, split and toasted
Lettuce and tomato slices, for serving

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Make the harissa mayo
In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Make the salmon burgers
In a food processor, pulse the scallions and bell peppers until finely chopped; transfer to a medium bowl. Pulse the salmon in the food processor until finely chopped but with some bigger chunks remaining. Add the salmon to the bowl with the scallions and peppers and fold in the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup of the harissa mayo. Using lightly oiled hands, shape the salmon into six 3/4-inch-thick patties. Transfer to a lightly oiled plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Light a grill. Set a large cast-iron skillet on the grill and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add 3 of the salmon burgers to the skillet; cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and salmon burgers.
Spread some of the harissa mayo on the buns. Top with the salmon burgers, cucumber relish, lettuce and tomato slices and serve.

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Salmon Burgers with Harissa Mayonnaise

Ingredients

1 English cucumber—halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons harissa
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Pepper
5 scallions, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 1/2 pounds skinless center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen for 30 minutes
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 brioche buns, split and toasted
Lettuce and tomato slices, for serving

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Make the harissa mayo
In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Make the salmon burgers
In a food processor, pulse the scallions and bell peppers until finely chopped; transfer to a medium bowl. Pulse the salmon in the food processor until finely chopped but with some bigger chunks remaining. Add the salmon to the bowl with the scallions and peppers and fold in the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup of the harissa mayo. Using lightly oiled hands, shape the salmon into six 3/4-inch-thick patties. Transfer to a lightly oiled plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Light a grill. Set a large cast-iron skillet on the grill and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add 3 of the salmon burgers to the skillet; cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and salmon burgers.
Spread some of the harissa mayo on the buns. Top with the salmon burgers, cucumber relish, lettuce and tomato slices and serve.

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Salmon Burgers with Harissa Mayonnaise

Ingredients

1 English cucumber—halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons harissa
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Pepper
5 scallions, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 1/2 pounds skinless center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen for 30 minutes
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 brioche buns, split and toasted
Lettuce and tomato slices, for serving

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Make the harissa mayo
In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Make the salmon burgers
In a food processor, pulse the scallions and bell peppers until finely chopped; transfer to a medium bowl. Pulse the salmon in the food processor until finely chopped but with some bigger chunks remaining. Add the salmon to the bowl with the scallions and peppers and fold in the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup of the harissa mayo. Using lightly oiled hands, shape the salmon into six 3/4-inch-thick patties. Transfer to a lightly oiled plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Light a grill. Set a large cast-iron skillet on the grill and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add 3 of the salmon burgers to the skillet; cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and salmon burgers.
Spread some of the harissa mayo on the buns. Top with the salmon burgers, cucumber relish, lettuce and tomato slices and serve.

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Salmon Burgers with Harissa Mayonnaise

Ingredients

1 English cucumber—halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons harissa
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Pepper
5 scallions, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 1/2 pounds skinless center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen for 30 minutes
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 brioche buns, split and toasted
Lettuce and tomato slices, for serving

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Make the harissa mayo
In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Make the salmon burgers
In a food processor, pulse the scallions and bell peppers until finely chopped; transfer to a medium bowl. Pulse the salmon in the food processor until finely chopped but with some bigger chunks remaining. Add the salmon to the bowl with the scallions and peppers and fold in the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup of the harissa mayo. Using lightly oiled hands, shape the salmon into six 3/4-inch-thick patties. Transfer to a lightly oiled plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Light a grill. Set a large cast-iron skillet on the grill and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add 3 of the salmon burgers to the skillet; cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and salmon burgers.
Spread some of the harissa mayo on the buns. Top with the salmon burgers, cucumber relish, lettuce and tomato slices and serve.

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

3 large russet potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cut each potato into 1/4-inch thick planks. Cut each plank into 1/4-inch thick fries. Make them as uniform as possible for even cooking. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the oil. Place in even rows on parchment lined baking sheets, leaving space between each fry for even browning.
3. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes, flip the fries over on the sheets and continue to bake until they are light golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes more. Season with salt while warm.

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

3 large russet potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cut each potato into 1/4-inch thick planks. Cut each plank into 1/4-inch thick fries. Make them as uniform as possible for even cooking. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the oil. Place in even rows on parchment lined baking sheets, leaving space between each fry for even browning.
3. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes, flip the fries over on the sheets and continue to bake until they are light golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes more. Season with salt while warm.

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

3 large russet potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cut each potato into 1/4-inch thick planks. Cut each plank into 1/4-inch thick fries. Make them as uniform as possible for even cooking. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the oil. Place in even rows on parchment lined baking sheets, leaving space between each fry for even browning.
3. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes, flip the fries over on the sheets and continue to bake until they are light golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes more. Season with salt while warm.

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

3 large russet potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cut each potato into 1/4-inch thick planks. Cut each plank into 1/4-inch thick fries. Make them as uniform as possible for even cooking. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the oil. Place in even rows on parchment lined baking sheets, leaving space between each fry for even browning.
3. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes, flip the fries over on the sheets and continue to bake until they are light golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes more. Season with salt while warm.

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Chickpea Fries Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

2 cups chickpea flour
4 cups water
½ cup greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt, to taste

Instructions

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Gradually whisk in 2 cups (200 g) of chickpea flour. Continue to whisk until the mixture is thickened to the consistency of thick oatmeal.
Immediately transfer to a greased, baking dish. [We used an 8x10 (20x25 cm), but a larger one will just produce thinner fries]. Knock the dish on your work surface a few times to ensure that the mixture spreads evenly and to release any air bubbles.
Press plastic wrap over the mixture to ensure a flat surface and refrigerate for 2 hours until it has set firm.
Dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, combine greek yogurt, a pinch of salt, finely chopped parsley, finely chopped dill, clove garlic minced, and lemon juice.
Invert the baking dish on a cutting board (you may have to pull at the edges to release the suction for it to fall out cleanly). Slice into streak fry sizes.
Shallow fry in oil until each side is golden and crispy. Salt immediately after coming out of oil.
Enjoy!

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Chickpea Fries Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

2 cups chickpea flour
4 cups water
½ cup greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt, to taste

Instructions

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Gradually whisk in 2 cups (200 g) of chickpea flour. Continue to whisk until the mixture is thickened to the consistency of thick oatmeal.
Immediately transfer to a greased, baking dish. [We used an 8x10 (20x25 cm), but a larger one will just produce thinner fries]. Knock the dish on your work surface a few times to ensure that the mixture spreads evenly and to release any air bubbles.
Press plastic wrap over the mixture to ensure a flat surface and refrigerate for 2 hours until it has set firm.
Dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, combine greek yogurt, a pinch of salt, finely chopped parsley, finely chopped dill, clove garlic minced, and lemon juice.
Invert the baking dish on a cutting board (you may have to pull at the edges to release the suction for it to fall out cleanly). Slice into streak fry sizes.
Shallow fry in oil until each side is golden and crispy. Salt immediately after coming out of oil.
Enjoy!

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Chickpea Fries Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

2 cups chickpea flour
4 cups water
½ cup greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt, to taste

Instructions

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Gradually whisk in 2 cups (200 g) of chickpea flour. Continue to whisk until the mixture is thickened to the consistency of thick oatmeal.
Immediately transfer to a greased, baking dish. [We used an 8x10 (20x25 cm), but a larger one will just produce thinner fries]. Knock the dish on your work surface a few times to ensure that the mixture spreads evenly and to release any air bubbles.
Press plastic wrap over the mixture to ensure a flat surface and refrigerate for 2 hours until it has set firm.
Dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, combine greek yogurt, a pinch of salt, finely chopped parsley, finely chopped dill, clove garlic minced, and lemon juice.
Invert the baking dish on a cutting board (you may have to pull at the edges to release the suction for it to fall out cleanly). Slice into streak fry sizes.
Shallow fry in oil until each side is golden and crispy. Salt immediately after coming out of oil.
Enjoy!

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Chickpea Fries Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

2 cups chickpea flour
4 cups water
½ cup greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt, to taste

Instructions

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Gradually whisk in 2 cups (200 g) of chickpea flour. Continue to whisk until the mixture is thickened to the consistency of thick oatmeal.
Immediately transfer to a greased, baking dish. [We used an 8x10 (20x25 cm), but a larger one will just produce thinner fries]. Knock the dish on your work surface a few times to ensure that the mixture spreads evenly and to release any air bubbles.
Press plastic wrap over the mixture to ensure a flat surface and refrigerate for 2 hours until it has set firm.
Dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, combine greek yogurt, a pinch of salt, finely chopped parsley, finely chopped dill, clove garlic minced, and lemon juice.
Invert the baking dish on a cutting board (you may have to pull at the edges to release the suction for it to fall out cleanly). Slice into streak fry sizes.
Shallow fry in oil until each side is golden and crispy. Salt immediately after coming out of oil.
Enjoy!

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Watermelon Greek Salad

Ingredients

Watermelon chopped
Cucumber chopped
Feta cheese
Fresh mint chopped

Instructions

Assemble ingredients for a refreshing salad. No dressing needed

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Watermelon Greek Salad

Ingredients

Watermelon chopped
Cucumber chopped
Feta cheese
Fresh mint chopped

Instructions

Assemble ingredients for a refreshing salad. No dressing needed

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Watermelon Greek Salad

Ingredients

Watermelon chopped
Cucumber chopped
Feta cheese
Fresh mint chopped

Instructions

Assemble ingredients for a refreshing salad. No dressing needed

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Watermelon Greek Salad

Ingredients

Watermelon chopped
Cucumber chopped
Feta cheese
Fresh mint chopped

Instructions

Assemble ingredients for a refreshing salad. No dressing needed

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Grilled Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Ingredients

1 small watermelon (about 6 pounds), cut into 1-inch-thick rounds (lay melon on its side, and cut through rind and flesh with a sharp knife)
½ cup small mint leaves, torn
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled into large chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot. Two at a time, grill watermelon rounds, turning once, until charred (about 2-3 minutes per side). Transfer watermelon to a cutting board and remove rind; cut rounds into wedges.
Arrange watermelon on a serving platter; sprinkle with mint and feta. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Grilled Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Ingredients

1 small watermelon (about 6 pounds), cut into 1-inch-thick rounds (lay melon on its side, and cut through rind and flesh with a sharp knife)
½ cup small mint leaves, torn
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled into large chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot. Two at a time, grill watermelon rounds, turning once, until charred (about 2-3 minutes per side). Transfer watermelon to a cutting board and remove rind; cut rounds into wedges.
Arrange watermelon on a serving platter; sprinkle with mint and feta. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Grilled Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Ingredients

1 small watermelon (about 6 pounds), cut into 1-inch-thick rounds (lay melon on its side, and cut through rind and flesh with a sharp knife)
½ cup small mint leaves, torn
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled into large chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot. Two at a time, grill watermelon rounds, turning once, until charred (about 2-3 minutes per side). Transfer watermelon to a cutting board and remove rind; cut rounds into wedges.
Arrange watermelon on a serving platter; sprinkle with mint and feta. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Grilled Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Ingredients

1 small watermelon (about 6 pounds), cut into 1-inch-thick rounds (lay melon on its side, and cut through rind and flesh with a sharp knife)
½ cup small mint leaves, torn
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled into large chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot. Two at a time, grill watermelon rounds, turning once, until charred (about 2-3 minutes per side). Transfer watermelon to a cutting board and remove rind; cut rounds into wedges.
Arrange watermelon on a serving platter; sprinkle with mint and feta. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Watermelon naked

Ingredients

50 grams watermelon

Instructions

Slice 1" thick and cut into 1/8 wedges.

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Watermelon naked

Ingredients

50 grams watermelon

Instructions

Slice 1" thick and cut into 1/8 wedges.

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Watermelon naked

Ingredients

50 grams watermelon

Instructions

Slice 1" thick and cut into 1/8 wedges.

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Watermelon naked

Ingredients

50 grams watermelon

Instructions

Slice 1" thick and cut into 1/8 wedges.

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Summer Watermelon Tomato Salad

Ingredients

3 cups tomatoes small diced
1 cucumber, peeled seeded and small diced
1 cup watermelon seedless, or seeds remove
1 avocado, peeled pitted and diced small
3 tablespoons flax seed or olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh basil
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Preparation Steps:

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
will keep for 2 days in the refrigerator.
© 2012 denise madeja

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Summer Watermelon Tomato Salad

Ingredients

3 cups tomatoes small diced
1 cucumber, peeled seeded and small diced
1 cup watermelon seedless, or seeds remove
1 avocado, peeled pitted and diced small
3 tablespoons flax seed or olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh basil
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Preparation Steps:

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
will keep for 2 days in the refrigerator.
© 2012 denise madeja

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Summer Watermelon Tomato Salad

Ingredients

3 cups tomatoes small diced
1 cucumber, peeled seeded and small diced
1 cup watermelon seedless, or seeds remove
1 avocado, peeled pitted and diced small
3 tablespoons flax seed or olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh basil
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Preparation Steps:

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
will keep for 2 days in the refrigerator.
© 2012 denise madeja

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Summer Watermelon Tomato Salad

Ingredients

3 cups tomatoes small diced
1 cucumber, peeled seeded and small diced
1 cup watermelon seedless, or seeds remove
1 avocado, peeled pitted and diced small
3 tablespoons flax seed or olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh basil
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Preparation Steps:

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
will keep for 2 days in the refrigerator.
© 2012 denise madeja

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Yummeh! Spiced Yam Fries Recipe

Ingredients

1 Yam (Or sweet potato, whichever, I can never tell them apart)
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, separated
2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
Sea Salt, Cinnamon, Onion and Chili Powder, Smoked Paprika and some Parsley for garnish.

Instructions

Preheat the oven for 400 F
Wash the yam, then with a sharp knife, cut the yam into shoestring fries. You can cut them into steak fries too but I like the shoestring ones better. Put 1 Tbsp of the oil into the bottom of an oven-safe roasting pan, spreading it around a little. Pile all your cut fries in there and drizzle the other Tbsp all over the top of the fries. Put the brown sugar and however much spices you want over it too. With your hand or a pair of tongs, mix it all around until the fries are evenly coated with everything.
Roast at 400 F for a half hour, take them out and mix them all up again. Not with your hands this time, unless you want to make a trip to the emergency burn ward. Once they're mixed up again, put them back into the oven to continue roasting for another half hour.
Ding! After that, they'll be done and you'll have the most awesomest side dish evarrr!!!

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Yummeh! Spiced Yam Fries Recipe

Ingredients

1 Yam (Or sweet potato, whichever, I can never tell them apart)
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, separated
2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
Sea Salt, Cinnamon, Onion and Chili Powder, Smoked Paprika and some Parsley for garnish.

Instructions

Preheat the oven for 400 F
Wash the yam, then with a sharp knife, cut the yam into shoestring fries. You can cut them into steak fries too but I like the shoestring ones better. Put 1 Tbsp of the oil into the bottom of an oven-safe roasting pan, spreading it around a little. Pile all your cut fries in there and drizzle the other Tbsp all over the top of the fries. Put the brown sugar and however much spices you want over it too. With your hand or a pair of tongs, mix it all around until the fries are evenly coated with everything.
Roast at 400 F for a half hour, take them out and mix them all up again. Not with your hands this time, unless you want to make a trip to the emergency burn ward. Once they're mixed up again, put them back into the oven to continue roasting for another half hour.
Ding! After that, they'll be done and you'll have the most awesomest side dish evarrr!!!

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Yummeh! Spiced Yam Fries Recipe

Ingredients

1 Yam (Or sweet potato, whichever, I can never tell them apart)
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, separated
2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
Sea Salt, Cinnamon, Onion and Chili Powder, Smoked Paprika and some Parsley for garnish.

Instructions

Preheat the oven for 400 F
Wash the yam, then with a sharp knife, cut the yam into shoestring fries. You can cut them into steak fries too but I like the shoestring ones better. Put 1 Tbsp of the oil into the bottom of an oven-safe roasting pan, spreading it around a little. Pile all your cut fries in there and drizzle the other Tbsp all over the top of the fries. Put the brown sugar and however much spices you want over it too. With your hand or a pair of tongs, mix it all around until the fries are evenly coated with everything.
Roast at 400 F for a half hour, take them out and mix them all up again. Not with your hands this time, unless you want to make a trip to the emergency burn ward. Once they're mixed up again, put them back into the oven to continue roasting for another half hour.
Ding! After that, they'll be done and you'll have the most awesomest side dish evarrr!!!

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Yummeh! Spiced Yam Fries Recipe

Ingredients

1 Yam (Or sweet potato, whichever, I can never tell them apart)
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, separated
2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
Sea Salt, Cinnamon, Onion and Chili Powder, Smoked Paprika and some Parsley for garnish.

Instructions

Preheat the oven for 400 F
Wash the yam, then with a sharp knife, cut the yam into shoestring fries. You can cut them into steak fries too but I like the shoestring ones better. Put 1 Tbsp of the oil into the bottom of an oven-safe roasting pan, spreading it around a little. Pile all your cut fries in there and drizzle the other Tbsp all over the top of the fries. Put the brown sugar and however much spices you want over it too. With your hand or a pair of tongs, mix it all around until the fries are evenly coated with everything.
Roast at 400 F for a half hour, take them out and mix them all up again. Not with your hands this time, unless you want to make a trip to the emergency burn ward. Once they're mixed up again, put them back into the oven to continue roasting for another half hour.
Ding! After that, they'll be done and you'll have the most awesomest side dish evarrr!!!

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Grilled Watermelon Pizza

Ingredients

1 cup sliced red onion
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (3/4-inch-thick) slice seedless watermelon (from a 9-inch-diameter watermelon)
1 ounce creamy blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons small basil leaves

Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Combine onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl; let stand 15 minutes or until onion is softened, tossing occasionally. Combine 2 teaspoons brining liquid and 2 teaspoons olive oil, stirring with a whisk. Drain onion, and discard remaining liquid.
Brush olive oil mixture onto both sides of watermelon slice. Grill watermelon 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until well marked and juicy; place on a serving platter or cutting board. Top watermelon evenly with pickled onions, blue cheese, and pecans. Sprinkle with basil. Cut into 8 wedges.

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Grilled Watermelon Pizza

Ingredients

1 cup sliced red onion
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (3/4-inch-thick) slice seedless watermelon (from a 9-inch-diameter watermelon)
1 ounce creamy blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons small basil leaves

Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Combine onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl; let stand 15 minutes or until onion is softened, tossing occasionally. Combine 2 teaspoons brining liquid and 2 teaspoons olive oil, stirring with a whisk. Drain onion, and discard remaining liquid.
Brush olive oil mixture onto both sides of watermelon slice. Grill watermelon 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until well marked and juicy; place on a serving platter or cutting board. Top watermelon evenly with pickled onions, blue cheese, and pecans. Sprinkle with basil. Cut into 8 wedges.

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Grilled Watermelon Pizza

Ingredients

1 cup sliced red onion
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (3/4-inch-thick) slice seedless watermelon (from a 9-inch-diameter watermelon)
1 ounce creamy blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons small basil leaves

Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Combine onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl; let stand 15 minutes or until onion is softened, tossing occasionally. Combine 2 teaspoons brining liquid and 2 teaspoons olive oil, stirring with a whisk. Drain onion, and discard remaining liquid.
Brush olive oil mixture onto both sides of watermelon slice. Grill watermelon 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until well marked and juicy; place on a serving platter or cutting board. Top watermelon evenly with pickled onions, blue cheese, and pecans. Sprinkle with basil. Cut into 8 wedges.

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Grilled Watermelon Pizza

Ingredients

1 cup sliced red onion
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (3/4-inch-thick) slice seedless watermelon (from a 9-inch-diameter watermelon)
1 ounce creamy blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons small basil leaves

Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Combine onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl; let stand 15 minutes or until onion is softened, tossing occasionally. Combine 2 teaspoons brining liquid and 2 teaspoons olive oil, stirring with a whisk. Drain onion, and discard remaining liquid.
Brush olive oil mixture onto both sides of watermelon slice. Grill watermelon 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until well marked and juicy; place on a serving platter or cutting board. Top watermelon evenly with pickled onions, blue cheese, and pecans. Sprinkle with basil. Cut into 8 wedges.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 (1 quart) container watermelon, cubed, seedless
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 red onion, sliced
4 ounces pitted black olives
fresh basil, a few handfuls, hand-torn
olive oil, a drizzle
salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and store in a covered container.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 (1 quart) container watermelon, cubed, seedless
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 red onion, sliced
4 ounces pitted black olives
fresh basil, a few handfuls, hand-torn
olive oil, a drizzle
salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and store in a covered container.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 (1 quart) container watermelon, cubed, seedless
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 red onion, sliced
4 ounces pitted black olives
fresh basil, a few handfuls, hand-torn
olive oil, a drizzle
salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and store in a covered container.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 (1 quart) container watermelon, cubed, seedless
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 red onion, sliced
4 ounces pitted black olives
fresh basil, a few handfuls, hand-torn
olive oil, a drizzle
salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and store in a covered container.

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Watermelon Salsa

Ingredients

½ cup chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
3 cups 1/4-inch seedless watermelon cubes (from 1 small [about 1 1/2 lb.] watermelon)
1 (1-oz.) jalapeño chile, seeded and diced (about 2 Tbsp.)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lime)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Soak red onion in cold water 10 minutes. Drain. Stir together onion, watermelon, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salsa

Ingredients

½ cup chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
3 cups 1/4-inch seedless watermelon cubes (from 1 small [about 1 1/2 lb.] watermelon)
1 (1-oz.) jalapeño chile, seeded and diced (about 2 Tbsp.)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lime)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Soak red onion in cold water 10 minutes. Drain. Stir together onion, watermelon, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salsa

Ingredients

½ cup chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
3 cups 1/4-inch seedless watermelon cubes (from 1 small [about 1 1/2 lb.] watermelon)
1 (1-oz.) jalapeño chile, seeded and diced (about 2 Tbsp.)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lime)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Soak red onion in cold water 10 minutes. Drain. Stir together onion, watermelon, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salsa

Ingredients

½ cup chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)
3 cups 1/4-inch seedless watermelon cubes (from 1 small [about 1 1/2 lb.] watermelon)
1 (1-oz.) jalapeño chile, seeded and diced (about 2 Tbsp.)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lime)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Soak red onion in cold water 10 minutes. Drain. Stir together onion, watermelon, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Serve immediately.

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Unfried French Fries

Ingredients

Pam or other cooking spray
5 lg Baking potatoes
1 tb Cajun seasoning
3 large egg whites

Instructions

from "In the Kitchen With Rosie" (Oprah Winfreys new cook that moved to Chicago to cook for her). Prehat oven to 400. Wash baking potatoes and slice lengthwise into potato rounds about 1/4" thick. Slice potato rounds into matchstick potaato slices. Combine egg whites and Cajun seasoning in a bowl. Put matchstick potatoes into bowl and coat with egg white/spice mixture. Spray a large baking sheet with 3 quick sprays of Pam and place coated potatoes on baking sheet. Cook in oven for 40 - 45 minutes turning every 6 - 8 minutes to make sure the fries are crispy. Remove from oven and enjoy! Tonya P.S. The recipe in the cookbook called for 5 large baking potatoes - I used only 2 large baking potatoes and filled up 3 baking sheets with french fries! When I buy large baking potatoes here in Fla., they are about 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. each. So I guess it depends on how large your "large" baking potato is. From: .. Fatfree Digest [Volume 10 Issue 48], Sept. 28, 1994. Fatfree Digest [Volume 10 Issue 48], Sept. 28, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com using MMCONV File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/fatfreex.zip

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Unfried French Fries

Ingredients

Pam or other cooking spray
5 lg Baking potatoes
1 tb Cajun seasoning
3 large egg whites

Instructions

from "In the Kitchen With Rosie" (Oprah Winfreys new cook that moved to Chicago to cook for her). Prehat oven to 400. Wash baking potatoes and slice lengthwise into potato rounds about 1/4" thick. Slice potato rounds into matchstick potaato slices. Combine egg whites and Cajun seasoning in a bowl. Put matchstick potatoes into bowl and coat with egg white/spice mixture. Spray a large baking sheet with 3 quick sprays of Pam and place coated potatoes on baking sheet. Cook in oven for 40 - 45 minutes turning every 6 - 8 minutes to make sure the fries are crispy. Remove from oven and enjoy! Tonya P.S. The recipe in the cookbook called for 5 large baking potatoes - I used only 2 large baking potatoes and filled up 3 baking sheets with french fries! When I buy large baking potatoes here in Fla., they are about 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. each. So I guess it depends on how large your "large" baking potato is. From: .. Fatfree Digest [Volume 10 Issue 48], Sept. 28, 1994. Fatfree Digest [Volume 10 Issue 48], Sept. 28, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com using MMCONV File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/fatfreex.zip

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Unfried French Fries

Ingredients

Pam or other cooking spray
5 lg Baking potatoes
1 tb Cajun seasoning
3 large egg whites

Instructions

from "In the Kitchen With Rosie" (Oprah Winfreys new cook that moved to Chicago to cook for her). Prehat oven to 400. Wash baking potatoes and slice lengthwise into potato rounds about 1/4" thick. Slice potato rounds into matchstick potaato slices. Combine egg whites and Cajun seasoning in a bowl. Put matchstick potatoes into bowl and coat with egg white/spice mixture. Spray a large baking sheet with 3 quick sprays of Pam and place coated potatoes on baking sheet. Cook in oven for 40 - 45 minutes turning every 6 - 8 minutes to make sure the fries are crispy. Remove from oven and enjoy! Tonya P.S. The recipe in the cookbook called for 5 large baking potatoes - I used only 2 large baking potatoes and filled up 3 baking sheets with french fries! When I buy large baking potatoes here in Fla., they are about 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. each. So I guess it depends on how large your "large" baking potato is. From: .. Fatfree Digest [Volume 10 Issue 48], Sept. 28, 1994. Fatfree Digest [Volume 10 Issue 48], Sept. 28, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com using MMCONV File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/fatfreex.zip

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Unfried French Fries

Ingredients

Pam or other cooking spray
5 lg Baking potatoes
1 tb Cajun seasoning
3 large egg whites

Instructions

from "In the Kitchen With Rosie" (Oprah Winfreys new cook that moved to Chicago to cook for her). Prehat oven to 400. Wash baking potatoes and slice lengthwise into potato rounds about 1/4" thick. Slice potato rounds into matchstick potaato slices. Combine egg whites and Cajun seasoning in a bowl. Put matchstick potatoes into bowl and coat with egg white/spice mixture. Spray a large baking sheet with 3 quick sprays of Pam and place coated potatoes on baking sheet. Cook in oven for 40 - 45 minutes turning every 6 - 8 minutes to make sure the fries are crispy. Remove from oven and enjoy! Tonya P.S. The recipe in the cookbook called for 5 large baking potatoes - I used only 2 large baking potatoes and filled up 3 baking sheets with french fries! When I buy large baking potatoes here in Fla., they are about 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. each. So I guess it depends on how large your "large" baking potato is. From: .. Fatfree Digest [Volume 10 Issue 48], Sept. 28, 1994. Fatfree Digest [Volume 10 Issue 48], Sept. 28, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com using MMCONV File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/fatfreex.zip

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Oven-Baked Fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and sliced into ⅓”-thick shoestrings
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mixed herb seasoning (optional)
Ketchup, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° and brush a large baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper, then toss until evenly combined. Spread potatoes in an even layer, making sure each fry is spaced apart. Brush remaining 1 tablespoon oil on fries, then sprinkle with herb seasoning, if using.
Bake until fries are golden, flipping halfway through, about 30 minutes total.
Serve while hot.

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Oven-Baked Fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and sliced into ⅓”-thick shoestrings
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mixed herb seasoning (optional)
Ketchup, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° and brush a large baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper, then toss until evenly combined. Spread potatoes in an even layer, making sure each fry is spaced apart. Brush remaining 1 tablespoon oil on fries, then sprinkle with herb seasoning, if using.
Bake until fries are golden, flipping halfway through, about 30 minutes total.
Serve while hot.

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Oven-Baked Fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and sliced into ⅓”-thick shoestrings
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mixed herb seasoning (optional)
Ketchup, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° and brush a large baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper, then toss until evenly combined. Spread potatoes in an even layer, making sure each fry is spaced apart. Brush remaining 1 tablespoon oil on fries, then sprinkle with herb seasoning, if using.
Bake until fries are golden, flipping halfway through, about 30 minutes total.
Serve while hot.

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Oven-Baked Fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and sliced into ⅓”-thick shoestrings
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mixed herb seasoning (optional)
Ketchup, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° and brush a large baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper, then toss until evenly combined. Spread potatoes in an even layer, making sure each fry is spaced apart. Brush remaining 1 tablespoon oil on fries, then sprinkle with herb seasoning, if using.
Bake until fries are golden, flipping halfway through, about 30 minutes total.
Serve while hot.

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Watermelon Ice

Ingredients

2 quarts seeded and cubed watermelon
1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

Sprinkle sugar over watermelon cubes.
Using an ice-cream maker: Puree in blender or food processor.
Freeze or refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
Freeze until ready to serve.
Using the freezer and food processer: Freeze watermellon cubes for at least 4 hours.
Using food processor puree cubes (2 cups at a time) until fluffy.
Freeze until ready to serve.

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Watermelon Ice

Ingredients

2 quarts seeded and cubed watermelon
1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

Sprinkle sugar over watermelon cubes.
Using an ice-cream maker: Puree in blender or food processor.
Freeze or refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
Freeze until ready to serve.
Using the freezer and food processer: Freeze watermellon cubes for at least 4 hours.
Using food processor puree cubes (2 cups at a time) until fluffy.
Freeze until ready to serve.

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Watermelon Ice

Ingredients

2 quarts seeded and cubed watermelon
1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

Sprinkle sugar over watermelon cubes.
Using an ice-cream maker: Puree in blender or food processor.
Freeze or refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
Freeze until ready to serve.
Using the freezer and food processer: Freeze watermellon cubes for at least 4 hours.
Using food processor puree cubes (2 cups at a time) until fluffy.
Freeze until ready to serve.

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Watermelon Ice

Ingredients

2 quarts seeded and cubed watermelon
1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

Sprinkle sugar over watermelon cubes.
Using an ice-cream maker: Puree in blender or food processor.
Freeze or refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
Freeze until ready to serve.
Using the freezer and food processer: Freeze watermellon cubes for at least 4 hours.
Using food processor puree cubes (2 cups at a time) until fluffy.
Freeze until ready to serve.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 small red onion sliced thin
2 limes (up to 4)
15.5 lbs watermelon
9 oz feta cheese
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch fresh mint chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
4 oz black olives (1/2 cup) pitted
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Put onions in a bowl and add the juice from 2 limes and let them sit for awhile, until the onions turn pink.
Cut up and the watermelon and remove the seeds. They should be rather large. Cut the feta into about the same size chunks. Put both in a large, shallow bowl. Add the chopped mint. Tear off sprigs of parsley and add to the mixture.
Pour the onions and their juices over the watermelon. Add the oil and olives. Gently toss the salad with your hands careful not to mush up the watermelon. Add pepper and taste to see if it needs more lime.
I also cut up a lime so that each person can add more to their serving if they want.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 small red onion sliced thin
2 limes (up to 4)
15.5 lbs watermelon
9 oz feta cheese
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch fresh mint chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
4 oz black olives (1/2 cup) pitted
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Put onions in a bowl and add the juice from 2 limes and let them sit for awhile, until the onions turn pink.
Cut up and the watermelon and remove the seeds. They should be rather large. Cut the feta into about the same size chunks. Put both in a large, shallow bowl. Add the chopped mint. Tear off sprigs of parsley and add to the mixture.
Pour the onions and their juices over the watermelon. Add the oil and olives. Gently toss the salad with your hands careful not to mush up the watermelon. Add pepper and taste to see if it needs more lime.
I also cut up a lime so that each person can add more to their serving if they want.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 small red onion sliced thin
2 limes (up to 4)
15.5 lbs watermelon
9 oz feta cheese
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch fresh mint chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
4 oz black olives (1/2 cup) pitted
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Put onions in a bowl and add the juice from 2 limes and let them sit for awhile, until the onions turn pink.
Cut up and the watermelon and remove the seeds. They should be rather large. Cut the feta into about the same size chunks. Put both in a large, shallow bowl. Add the chopped mint. Tear off sprigs of parsley and add to the mixture.
Pour the onions and their juices over the watermelon. Add the oil and olives. Gently toss the salad with your hands careful not to mush up the watermelon. Add pepper and taste to see if it needs more lime.
I also cut up a lime so that each person can add more to their serving if they want.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1 small red onion sliced thin
2 limes (up to 4)
15.5 lbs watermelon
9 oz feta cheese
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 bunch fresh mint chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
4 oz black olives (1/2 cup) pitted
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Put onions in a bowl and add the juice from 2 limes and let them sit for awhile, until the onions turn pink.
Cut up and the watermelon and remove the seeds. They should be rather large. Cut the feta into about the same size chunks. Put both in a large, shallow bowl. Add the chopped mint. Tear off sprigs of parsley and add to the mixture.
Pour the onions and their juices over the watermelon. Add the oil and olives. Gently toss the salad with your hands careful not to mush up the watermelon. Add pepper and taste to see if it needs more lime.
I also cut up a lime so that each person can add more to their serving if they want.

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Oven Fries With Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons paprika (preferably smoked)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until golden and crisp, 45 to 50 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the potatoes with the aioli for dipping.

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Oven Fries With Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons paprika (preferably smoked)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until golden and crisp, 45 to 50 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the potatoes with the aioli for dipping.

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Oven Fries With Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons paprika (preferably smoked)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until golden and crisp, 45 to 50 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the potatoes with the aioli for dipping.

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Oven Fries With Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons paprika (preferably smoked)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until golden and crisp, 45 to 50 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve the potatoes with the aioli for dipping.

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Watermelon Salad With Pickled Rind

Ingredients

1 seedless watermelon (about 3 lb.)
1 cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. kosher salt
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 cups)
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
3 cups baby arugula
¼ cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios
flaky sea salt, for serving
2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Remove outer green rind from watermelon with a vegetable peeler; discard. Trim off ends. With watermelon standing upright, carefully cut white rind away from flesh. Place watermelon in a bowl or plate to avoid drips; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Chop white rind into 1/2-inch cubes. Stir vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, kosher salt, mustard seeds, crushed red pepper, and black pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high; boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add rind cubes. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, for 1 hour. Refrigerate in liquid for 1 hour. (Pickled rind may be refrigerated in pickling liquid for up to 2 weeks.)
Meanwhile, process feta, yogurt, and whipping cream in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add lemon juice; process until combined, about 15 seconds. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (up to 3 days).
Quarter whole watermelon lengthwise and cut into slices. Spread whipped feta onto a large platter. Top with watermelon slices and arugula. Sprinkle with pistachios, desired amount of pickled rind, flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with oil.

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Watermelon Salad With Pickled Rind

Ingredients

1 seedless watermelon (about 3 lb.)
1 cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. kosher salt
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 cups)
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
3 cups baby arugula
¼ cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios
flaky sea salt, for serving
2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Remove outer green rind from watermelon with a vegetable peeler; discard. Trim off ends. With watermelon standing upright, carefully cut white rind away from flesh. Place watermelon in a bowl or plate to avoid drips; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Chop white rind into 1/2-inch cubes. Stir vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, kosher salt, mustard seeds, crushed red pepper, and black pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high; boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add rind cubes. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, for 1 hour. Refrigerate in liquid for 1 hour. (Pickled rind may be refrigerated in pickling liquid for up to 2 weeks.)
Meanwhile, process feta, yogurt, and whipping cream in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add lemon juice; process until combined, about 15 seconds. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (up to 3 days).
Quarter whole watermelon lengthwise and cut into slices. Spread whipped feta onto a large platter. Top with watermelon slices and arugula. Sprinkle with pistachios, desired amount of pickled rind, flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with oil.

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Watermelon Salad With Pickled Rind

Ingredients

1 seedless watermelon (about 3 lb.)
1 cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. kosher salt
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 cups)
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
3 cups baby arugula
¼ cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios
flaky sea salt, for serving
2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Remove outer green rind from watermelon with a vegetable peeler; discard. Trim off ends. With watermelon standing upright, carefully cut white rind away from flesh. Place watermelon in a bowl or plate to avoid drips; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Chop white rind into 1/2-inch cubes. Stir vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, kosher salt, mustard seeds, crushed red pepper, and black pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high; boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add rind cubes. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, for 1 hour. Refrigerate in liquid for 1 hour. (Pickled rind may be refrigerated in pickling liquid for up to 2 weeks.)
Meanwhile, process feta, yogurt, and whipping cream in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add lemon juice; process until combined, about 15 seconds. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (up to 3 days).
Quarter whole watermelon lengthwise and cut into slices. Spread whipped feta onto a large platter. Top with watermelon slices and arugula. Sprinkle with pistachios, desired amount of pickled rind, flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with oil.

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Watermelon Salad With Pickled Rind

Ingredients

1 seedless watermelon (about 3 lb.)
1 cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. kosher salt
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 cups)
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
3 cups baby arugula
¼ cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios
flaky sea salt, for serving
2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Remove outer green rind from watermelon with a vegetable peeler; discard. Trim off ends. With watermelon standing upright, carefully cut white rind away from flesh. Place watermelon in a bowl or plate to avoid drips; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Chop white rind into 1/2-inch cubes. Stir vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, kosher salt, mustard seeds, crushed red pepper, and black pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high; boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add rind cubes. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, for 1 hour. Refrigerate in liquid for 1 hour. (Pickled rind may be refrigerated in pickling liquid for up to 2 weeks.)
Meanwhile, process feta, yogurt, and whipping cream in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add lemon juice; process until combined, about 15 seconds. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (up to 3 days).
Quarter whole watermelon lengthwise and cut into slices. Spread whipped feta onto a large platter. Top with watermelon slices and arugula. Sprinkle with pistachios, desired amount of pickled rind, flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with oil.

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Quick Pickled Watermelon Rind

Ingredients

1 baby watermelon
1/2 c. cider vinegar
c. sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp. fennel seeds
1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

With vegetable peeler, remove green peel of baby watermelon. Cut off white rind; reserve melon for another use.
Cut enough white rind into 1/4-inch cubes to make 2 cups. In 12-inch skillet, combine rind, cider vinegar, sugar, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, and salt.
Simmer on medium 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool; serve with grilled pork or chicken.

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Quick Pickled Watermelon Rind

Ingredients

1 baby watermelon
1/2 c. cider vinegar
c. sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp. fennel seeds
1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

With vegetable peeler, remove green peel of baby watermelon. Cut off white rind; reserve melon for another use.
Cut enough white rind into 1/4-inch cubes to make 2 cups. In 12-inch skillet, combine rind, cider vinegar, sugar, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, and salt.
Simmer on medium 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool; serve with grilled pork or chicken.

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Quick Pickled Watermelon Rind

Ingredients

1 baby watermelon
1/2 c. cider vinegar
c. sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp. fennel seeds
1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

With vegetable peeler, remove green peel of baby watermelon. Cut off white rind; reserve melon for another use.
Cut enough white rind into 1/4-inch cubes to make 2 cups. In 12-inch skillet, combine rind, cider vinegar, sugar, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, and salt.
Simmer on medium 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool; serve with grilled pork or chicken.

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Quick Pickled Watermelon Rind

Ingredients

1 baby watermelon
1/2 c. cider vinegar
c. sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp. fennel seeds
1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

With vegetable peeler, remove green peel of baby watermelon. Cut off white rind; reserve melon for another use.
Cut enough white rind into 1/4-inch cubes to make 2 cups. In 12-inch skillet, combine rind, cider vinegar, sugar, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, and salt.
Simmer on medium 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool; serve with grilled pork or chicken.

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Savory Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

4 cups Seadless Watermelon cubed
12 Red radishes thinly sliced
1/2 pound Feta cheese
15 Mint leaves
3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

Combine the watermelon and radishes. Top with feta. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil.

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Savory Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

4 cups Seadless Watermelon cubed
12 Red radishes thinly sliced
1/2 pound Feta cheese
15 Mint leaves
3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

Combine the watermelon and radishes. Top with feta. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil.

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Savory Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

4 cups Seadless Watermelon cubed
12 Red radishes thinly sliced
1/2 pound Feta cheese
15 Mint leaves
3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

Combine the watermelon and radishes. Top with feta. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil.

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Savory Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

4 cups Seadless Watermelon cubed
12 Red radishes thinly sliced
1/2 pound Feta cheese
15 Mint leaves
3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

Combine the watermelon and radishes. Top with feta. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil.

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Fried Apples

Ingredients

4 Jonathon Apples sliced
1/6 cup sugar
2 tsp Cinnamon
3/4 cup Water

Instructions

mix together in sauce pan
cover and cook till boils

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Fried Apples

Ingredients

4 Jonathon Apples sliced
1/6 cup sugar
2 tsp Cinnamon
3/4 cup Water

Instructions

mix together in sauce pan
cover and cook till boils

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Fried Apples

Ingredients

4 Jonathon Apples sliced
1/6 cup sugar
2 tsp Cinnamon
3/4 cup Water

Instructions

mix together in sauce pan
cover and cook till boils

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Fried Apples

Ingredients

4 Jonathon Apples sliced
1/6 cup sugar
2 tsp Cinnamon
3/4 cup Water

Instructions

mix together in sauce pan
cover and cook till boils

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Watermelon and Feta Salad

Ingredients

6 cups watermelon, diced
1/4 cup feta, crumbled
1 tablespoon mint, sliced

Instructions

Mix and enjoy.

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Watermelon and Feta Salad

Ingredients

6 cups watermelon, diced
1/4 cup feta, crumbled
1 tablespoon mint, sliced

Instructions

Mix and enjoy.

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Watermelon and Feta Salad

Ingredients

6 cups watermelon, diced
1/4 cup feta, crumbled
1 tablespoon mint, sliced

Instructions

Mix and enjoy.

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Watermelon and Feta Salad

Ingredients

6 cups watermelon, diced
1/4 cup feta, crumbled
1 tablespoon mint, sliced

Instructions

Mix and enjoy.

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Watermelon Weight Loss Smoothie

Ingredients

6 cups of chopped seedless watermelon
1 cup of lemon sherbet almond milk, or low-fat vanilla yogurt

Instructions

Blend in blender

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Watermelon Weight Loss Smoothie

Ingredients

6 cups of chopped seedless watermelon
1 cup of lemon sherbet almond milk, or low-fat vanilla yogurt

Instructions

Blend in blender

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Watermelon Weight Loss Smoothie

Ingredients

6 cups of chopped seedless watermelon
1 cup of lemon sherbet almond milk, or low-fat vanilla yogurt

Instructions

Blend in blender

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Watermelon Weight Loss Smoothie

Ingredients

6 cups of chopped seedless watermelon
1 cup of lemon sherbet almond milk, or low-fat vanilla yogurt

Instructions

Blend in blender

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Watermelon Punch and Bowl

Ingredients

1 oblong seedless watermelon about 14 pounds
3 cups seltzer

Instructions

1. Cut top third off watermelon; trim bottom just enough to make a flat surface. Scoop out flesh.
2. Working in batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain through a fine sieve; discard solids. (You should have about 9 cups juice.) Cover rind with plastic wrap. Refrigerate juice and rind until chilled, about 1 hour. Combine juice with seltzer; transfer to rind.

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Watermelon Punch and Bowl

Ingredients

1 oblong seedless watermelon about 14 pounds
3 cups seltzer

Instructions

1. Cut top third off watermelon; trim bottom just enough to make a flat surface. Scoop out flesh.
2. Working in batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain through a fine sieve; discard solids. (You should have about 9 cups juice.) Cover rind with plastic wrap. Refrigerate juice and rind until chilled, about 1 hour. Combine juice with seltzer; transfer to rind.

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Watermelon Punch and Bowl

Ingredients

1 oblong seedless watermelon about 14 pounds
3 cups seltzer

Instructions

1. Cut top third off watermelon; trim bottom just enough to make a flat surface. Scoop out flesh.
2. Working in batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain through a fine sieve; discard solids. (You should have about 9 cups juice.) Cover rind with plastic wrap. Refrigerate juice and rind until chilled, about 1 hour. Combine juice with seltzer; transfer to rind.

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Watermelon Punch and Bowl

Ingredients

1 oblong seedless watermelon about 14 pounds
3 cups seltzer

Instructions

1. Cut top third off watermelon; trim bottom just enough to make a flat surface. Scoop out flesh.
2. Working in batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain through a fine sieve; discard solids. (You should have about 9 cups juice.) Cover rind with plastic wrap. Refrigerate juice and rind until chilled, about 1 hour. Combine juice with seltzer; transfer to rind.

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Watermelon Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/4 pounds)—peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 cups diced (1/2 inch) seedless red watermelon
2 cups diced (1/2 inch) seedless yellow watermelon
1 1/2 pounds red tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
One large cucumber—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup pure olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups baby salad greens

Instructions

In a blender, puree the cucumbers with the sugar, rice vinegar and salt. Strain the puree through a fine sieve set over a medium bowl. Refrigerate the cucumber water until chilled.
In a large bowl, toss the red and yellow watermelon with the tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice and tarragon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and for up to 6 hours.
Shortly before serving, light a grill or heat a grill pan. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the pure olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp over high heat until browned and just cooked, about 3 minutes per side.
Spoon the watermelon salad into 4 shallow bowls. Arrange the grilled shrimp on top. Ladle the cucumber water into each bowl, top with the baby salad greens and serve.

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Watermelon Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/4 pounds)—peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 cups diced (1/2 inch) seedless red watermelon
2 cups diced (1/2 inch) seedless yellow watermelon
1 1/2 pounds red tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
One large cucumber—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup pure olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups baby salad greens

Instructions

In a blender, puree the cucumbers with the sugar, rice vinegar and salt. Strain the puree through a fine sieve set over a medium bowl. Refrigerate the cucumber water until chilled.
In a large bowl, toss the red and yellow watermelon with the tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice and tarragon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and for up to 6 hours.
Shortly before serving, light a grill or heat a grill pan. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the pure olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp over high heat until browned and just cooked, about 3 minutes per side.
Spoon the watermelon salad into 4 shallow bowls. Arrange the grilled shrimp on top. Ladle the cucumber water into each bowl, top with the baby salad greens and serve.

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Watermelon Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/4 pounds)—peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 cups diced (1/2 inch) seedless red watermelon
2 cups diced (1/2 inch) seedless yellow watermelon
1 1/2 pounds red tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
One large cucumber—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup pure olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups baby salad greens

Instructions

In a blender, puree the cucumbers with the sugar, rice vinegar and salt. Strain the puree through a fine sieve set over a medium bowl. Refrigerate the cucumber water until chilled.
In a large bowl, toss the red and yellow watermelon with the tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice and tarragon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and for up to 6 hours.
Shortly before serving, light a grill or heat a grill pan. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the pure olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp over high heat until browned and just cooked, about 3 minutes per side.
Spoon the watermelon salad into 4 shallow bowls. Arrange the grilled shrimp on top. Ladle the cucumber water into each bowl, top with the baby salad greens and serve.

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Watermelon Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/4 pounds)—peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 cups diced (1/2 inch) seedless red watermelon
2 cups diced (1/2 inch) seedless yellow watermelon
1 1/2 pounds red tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
One large cucumber—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup pure olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups baby salad greens

Instructions

In a blender, puree the cucumbers with the sugar, rice vinegar and salt. Strain the puree through a fine sieve set over a medium bowl. Refrigerate the cucumber water until chilled.
In a large bowl, toss the red and yellow watermelon with the tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice and tarragon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and for up to 6 hours.
Shortly before serving, light a grill or heat a grill pan. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the pure olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp over high heat until browned and just cooked, about 3 minutes per side.
Spoon the watermelon salad into 4 shallow bowls. Arrange the grilled shrimp on top. Ladle the cucumber water into each bowl, top with the baby salad greens and serve.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber Pickles

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 ½ teaspoons wasabi powder
3 tarragon sprigs
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry or white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
8 cups cubed red watermelon
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
½ cup chopped fresh mint
¼ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh dill

Instructions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat; cool completely. Place cucumber slices in a large bowl; pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers. Cover and chill cucumber and vinegar mixture 8 hours or overnight.
Combine oil, vinegar, and sumac, if desired, in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Strain cucumbers; discard liquid and tarragon sprigs. Place about 2 tablespoons cucumbers on each of 8 plates. Place 1 cup watermelon cubes on each plate. Top watermelon evenly with cheese, mint, olives, and dill. Drizzle evenly with vinaigrette.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber Pickles

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 ½ teaspoons wasabi powder
3 tarragon sprigs
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry or white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
8 cups cubed red watermelon
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
½ cup chopped fresh mint
¼ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh dill

Instructions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat; cool completely. Place cucumber slices in a large bowl; pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers. Cover and chill cucumber and vinegar mixture 8 hours or overnight.
Combine oil, vinegar, and sumac, if desired, in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Strain cucumbers; discard liquid and tarragon sprigs. Place about 2 tablespoons cucumbers on each of 8 plates. Place 1 cup watermelon cubes on each plate. Top watermelon evenly with cheese, mint, olives, and dill. Drizzle evenly with vinaigrette.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber Pickles

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 ½ teaspoons wasabi powder
3 tarragon sprigs
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry or white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
8 cups cubed red watermelon
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
½ cup chopped fresh mint
¼ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh dill

Instructions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat; cool completely. Place cucumber slices in a large bowl; pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers. Cover and chill cucumber and vinegar mixture 8 hours or overnight.
Combine oil, vinegar, and sumac, if desired, in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Strain cucumbers; discard liquid and tarragon sprigs. Place about 2 tablespoons cucumbers on each of 8 plates. Place 1 cup watermelon cubes on each plate. Top watermelon evenly with cheese, mint, olives, and dill. Drizzle evenly with vinaigrette.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber Pickles

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 ½ teaspoons wasabi powder
3 tarragon sprigs
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry or white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
8 cups cubed red watermelon
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
½ cup chopped fresh mint
¼ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh dill

Instructions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat; cool completely. Place cucumber slices in a large bowl; pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers. Cover and chill cucumber and vinegar mixture 8 hours or overnight.
Combine oil, vinegar, and sumac, if desired, in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Strain cucumbers; discard liquid and tarragon sprigs. Place about 2 tablespoons cucumbers on each of 8 plates. Place 1 cup watermelon cubes on each plate. Top watermelon evenly with cheese, mint, olives, and dill. Drizzle evenly with vinaigrette.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
5 to 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 small 5-pound watermelon), preferably chilled
2 cups chopped cucumbers, preferably English or Persian
1 cup packed mint leaves
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Combine the sliced red onions and lime juice in a small bowl. Let it sit until slightly softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
In a very large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, mint, and feta and toss gently. Add the red onion, reserving the lime juice.
To make the dressing, add the olive oil to the small bowl with the lime juice from the onions. Whisk together and add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss gently to incorporate. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
5 to 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 small 5-pound watermelon), preferably chilled
2 cups chopped cucumbers, preferably English or Persian
1 cup packed mint leaves
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Combine the sliced red onions and lime juice in a small bowl. Let it sit until slightly softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
In a very large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, mint, and feta and toss gently. Add the red onion, reserving the lime juice.
To make the dressing, add the olive oil to the small bowl with the lime juice from the onions. Whisk together and add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss gently to incorporate. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
5 to 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 small 5-pound watermelon), preferably chilled
2 cups chopped cucumbers, preferably English or Persian
1 cup packed mint leaves
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Combine the sliced red onions and lime juice in a small bowl. Let it sit until slightly softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
In a very large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, mint, and feta and toss gently. Add the red onion, reserving the lime juice.
To make the dressing, add the olive oil to the small bowl with the lime juice from the onions. Whisk together and add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss gently to incorporate. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
5 to 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 small 5-pound watermelon), preferably chilled
2 cups chopped cucumbers, preferably English or Persian
1 cup packed mint leaves
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Combine the sliced red onions and lime juice in a small bowl. Let it sit until slightly softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
In a very large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, mint, and feta and toss gently. Add the red onion, reserving the lime juice.
To make the dressing, add the olive oil to the small bowl with the lime juice from the onions. Whisk together and add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss gently to incorporate. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

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Baked Oven Fries - Plain

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb Baking potatoes peeled and julienned
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss well. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 668 by Kelly Burleson on Feb 01, 1998

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Baked Oven Fries - Plain

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb Baking potatoes peeled and julienned
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss well. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 668 by Kelly Burleson on Feb 01, 1998

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Baked Oven Fries - Plain

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb Baking potatoes peeled and julienned
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss well. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 668 by Kelly Burleson on Feb 01, 1998

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Baked Oven Fries - Plain

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb Baking potatoes peeled and julienned
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss well. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 668 by Kelly Burleson on Feb 01, 1998

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

5 cups seeded watermelon, in cubes
1 cup sliced scallion
3 tablespoons of fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
salt & pepper

Instructions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk together oil and vinegar; pour over watermelon mix.
Season well with salt and pepper.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

5 cups seeded watermelon, in cubes
1 cup sliced scallion
3 tablespoons of fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
salt & pepper

Instructions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk together oil and vinegar; pour over watermelon mix.
Season well with salt and pepper.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

5 cups seeded watermelon, in cubes
1 cup sliced scallion
3 tablespoons of fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
salt & pepper

Instructions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk together oil and vinegar; pour over watermelon mix.
Season well with salt and pepper.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

5 cups seeded watermelon, in cubes
1 cup sliced scallion
3 tablespoons of fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
salt & pepper

Instructions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk together oil and vinegar; pour over watermelon mix.
Season well with salt and pepper.

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes cut into 8 wedges each
3 tablespoons Olive oil divided
2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Kosher Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees with a baking sheet inside the oven.
Combine Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and salt in a small bowl.
Coat potato wedges with 1 Tbsp oil in a large bowl, then add the Parmesan mixture, tossing to coat. Remove baking sheet from the oven and coat with the remaining oil.
Place wedges on the pan and roast until golden , 15 minutes per side. Return fries to bowl and toss with parsley.
Enjoy : )

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes cut into 8 wedges each
3 tablespoons Olive oil divided
2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Kosher Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees with a baking sheet inside the oven.
Combine Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and salt in a small bowl.
Coat potato wedges with 1 Tbsp oil in a large bowl, then add the Parmesan mixture, tossing to coat. Remove baking sheet from the oven and coat with the remaining oil.
Place wedges on the pan and roast until golden , 15 minutes per side. Return fries to bowl and toss with parsley.
Enjoy : )

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes cut into 8 wedges each
3 tablespoons Olive oil divided
2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Kosher Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees with a baking sheet inside the oven.
Combine Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and salt in a small bowl.
Coat potato wedges with 1 Tbsp oil in a large bowl, then add the Parmesan mixture, tossing to coat. Remove baking sheet from the oven and coat with the remaining oil.
Place wedges on the pan and roast until golden , 15 minutes per side. Return fries to bowl and toss with parsley.
Enjoy : )

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Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes cut into 8 wedges each
3 tablespoons Olive oil divided
2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Kosher Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees with a baking sheet inside the oven.
Combine Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne and salt in a small bowl.
Coat potato wedges with 1 Tbsp oil in a large bowl, then add the Parmesan mixture, tossing to coat. Remove baking sheet from the oven and coat with the remaining oil.
Place wedges on the pan and roast until golden , 15 minutes per side. Return fries to bowl and toss with parsley.
Enjoy : )

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Watermelon Pie

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups crumbled crisp gourmet cookies (such as Biscoff; from 1 [8.8-oz.] pkg.)
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 (7 1/2-lb.) seedless watermelon
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking tapioca (such as Kraft Minute Tapioca)
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)
1-2 drops red food coloring gel (optional)
2 cups heavy cream, divided
1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese, divided
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup powdered sugar, divided

Instructions

Make pie crust: Heavily coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray; set aside. Place crumbled cookies, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar in a food processor, and process until finely ground, 10 to 15 seconds. Add melted butter; process until mixture is moist and clumps together easily, about 5 seconds. Press crumb mixture evenly on bottom and up sides of greased pie plate. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
Blend watermelon for juice: Cut part of the watermelon into cubes to equal 3 cups (about 16 oz.). Cover remaining watermelon with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use. Place cubed watermelon in a blender, and process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing gently to squeeze out juice; discard solids. (You should have about 1 1/2 cups of watermelon juice.)
Grind tapioca: Place tapioca in a spice grinder or coffee grinder; process until finely ground, about 40 seconds. Sift ground tapioca through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of the tapioca powder. (Reserve remaining tapioca powder for another use.)
Make pie filling: Stir together watermelon juice, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon tapioca powder, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over high, and cook, whisking often, until tapioca dissolves, 5 to 6 minutes. Immediately remove watermelon mixture from heat. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and (if desired) 1 to 2 drops food coloring gel.
Add whipped cream mixture to watermelon filling: While watermelon mixture stands, beat 1 cup of the heavy cream and 1/4 cup of the mascarpone with an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment on high speed until soft peaks form, about 50 seconds. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 10 seconds. Working in batches, gently fold watermelon mixture into whipped cream mixture until smooth and blended. Spoon watermelon mixture into prepared pie plate. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Make watermelon balls: Scoop out flesh of remaining watermelon with a sharp 1-inch melon baller, making about 10 (1-inch) balls. Cut watermelon balls in half, and place, cut side down, on a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
Make topping: Gently stir together remaining mascarpone cheese and 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl just until combined. Beat remaining 1 cup heavy cream in a medium bowl on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
Finish pie: Dollop mascarpone-whipped cream topping on top of pie, leaving a 1-inch border. Place watermelon-ball halves, cut side down, along edges of whipped cream topping. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Pie

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups crumbled crisp gourmet cookies (such as Biscoff; from 1 [8.8-oz.] pkg.)
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 (7 1/2-lb.) seedless watermelon
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking tapioca (such as Kraft Minute Tapioca)
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)
1-2 drops red food coloring gel (optional)
2 cups heavy cream, divided
1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese, divided
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup powdered sugar, divided

Instructions

Make pie crust: Heavily coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray; set aside. Place crumbled cookies, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar in a food processor, and process until finely ground, 10 to 15 seconds. Add melted butter; process until mixture is moist and clumps together easily, about 5 seconds. Press crumb mixture evenly on bottom and up sides of greased pie plate. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
Blend watermelon for juice: Cut part of the watermelon into cubes to equal 3 cups (about 16 oz.). Cover remaining watermelon with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use. Place cubed watermelon in a blender, and process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing gently to squeeze out juice; discard solids. (You should have about 1 1/2 cups of watermelon juice.)
Grind tapioca: Place tapioca in a spice grinder or coffee grinder; process until finely ground, about 40 seconds. Sift ground tapioca through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of the tapioca powder. (Reserve remaining tapioca powder for another use.)
Make pie filling: Stir together watermelon juice, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon tapioca powder, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over high, and cook, whisking often, until tapioca dissolves, 5 to 6 minutes. Immediately remove watermelon mixture from heat. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and (if desired) 1 to 2 drops food coloring gel.
Add whipped cream mixture to watermelon filling: While watermelon mixture stands, beat 1 cup of the heavy cream and 1/4 cup of the mascarpone with an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment on high speed until soft peaks form, about 50 seconds. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 10 seconds. Working in batches, gently fold watermelon mixture into whipped cream mixture until smooth and blended. Spoon watermelon mixture into prepared pie plate. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Make watermelon balls: Scoop out flesh of remaining watermelon with a sharp 1-inch melon baller, making about 10 (1-inch) balls. Cut watermelon balls in half, and place, cut side down, on a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
Make topping: Gently stir together remaining mascarpone cheese and 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl just until combined. Beat remaining 1 cup heavy cream in a medium bowl on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
Finish pie: Dollop mascarpone-whipped cream topping on top of pie, leaving a 1-inch border. Place watermelon-ball halves, cut side down, along edges of whipped cream topping. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Pie

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups crumbled crisp gourmet cookies (such as Biscoff; from 1 [8.8-oz.] pkg.)
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 (7 1/2-lb.) seedless watermelon
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking tapioca (such as Kraft Minute Tapioca)
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)
1-2 drops red food coloring gel (optional)
2 cups heavy cream, divided
1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese, divided
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup powdered sugar, divided

Instructions

Make pie crust: Heavily coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray; set aside. Place crumbled cookies, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar in a food processor, and process until finely ground, 10 to 15 seconds. Add melted butter; process until mixture is moist and clumps together easily, about 5 seconds. Press crumb mixture evenly on bottom and up sides of greased pie plate. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
Blend watermelon for juice: Cut part of the watermelon into cubes to equal 3 cups (about 16 oz.). Cover remaining watermelon with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use. Place cubed watermelon in a blender, and process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing gently to squeeze out juice; discard solids. (You should have about 1 1/2 cups of watermelon juice.)
Grind tapioca: Place tapioca in a spice grinder or coffee grinder; process until finely ground, about 40 seconds. Sift ground tapioca through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of the tapioca powder. (Reserve remaining tapioca powder for another use.)
Make pie filling: Stir together watermelon juice, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon tapioca powder, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over high, and cook, whisking often, until tapioca dissolves, 5 to 6 minutes. Immediately remove watermelon mixture from heat. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and (if desired) 1 to 2 drops food coloring gel.
Add whipped cream mixture to watermelon filling: While watermelon mixture stands, beat 1 cup of the heavy cream and 1/4 cup of the mascarpone with an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment on high speed until soft peaks form, about 50 seconds. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 10 seconds. Working in batches, gently fold watermelon mixture into whipped cream mixture until smooth and blended. Spoon watermelon mixture into prepared pie plate. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Make watermelon balls: Scoop out flesh of remaining watermelon with a sharp 1-inch melon baller, making about 10 (1-inch) balls. Cut watermelon balls in half, and place, cut side down, on a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
Make topping: Gently stir together remaining mascarpone cheese and 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl just until combined. Beat remaining 1 cup heavy cream in a medium bowl on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
Finish pie: Dollop mascarpone-whipped cream topping on top of pie, leaving a 1-inch border. Place watermelon-ball halves, cut side down, along edges of whipped cream topping. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Pie

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups crumbled crisp gourmet cookies (such as Biscoff; from 1 [8.8-oz.] pkg.)
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 (7 1/2-lb.) seedless watermelon
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking tapioca (such as Kraft Minute Tapioca)
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)
1-2 drops red food coloring gel (optional)
2 cups heavy cream, divided
1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese, divided
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup powdered sugar, divided

Instructions

Make pie crust: Heavily coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray; set aside. Place crumbled cookies, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar in a food processor, and process until finely ground, 10 to 15 seconds. Add melted butter; process until mixture is moist and clumps together easily, about 5 seconds. Press crumb mixture evenly on bottom and up sides of greased pie plate. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
Blend watermelon for juice: Cut part of the watermelon into cubes to equal 3 cups (about 16 oz.). Cover remaining watermelon with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use. Place cubed watermelon in a blender, and process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing gently to squeeze out juice; discard solids. (You should have about 1 1/2 cups of watermelon juice.)
Grind tapioca: Place tapioca in a spice grinder or coffee grinder; process until finely ground, about 40 seconds. Sift ground tapioca through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of the tapioca powder. (Reserve remaining tapioca powder for another use.)
Make pie filling: Stir together watermelon juice, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon tapioca powder, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over high, and cook, whisking often, until tapioca dissolves, 5 to 6 minutes. Immediately remove watermelon mixture from heat. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and (if desired) 1 to 2 drops food coloring gel.
Add whipped cream mixture to watermelon filling: While watermelon mixture stands, beat 1 cup of the heavy cream and 1/4 cup of the mascarpone with an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment on high speed until soft peaks form, about 50 seconds. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 10 seconds. Working in batches, gently fold watermelon mixture into whipped cream mixture until smooth and blended. Spoon watermelon mixture into prepared pie plate. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Make watermelon balls: Scoop out flesh of remaining watermelon with a sharp 1-inch melon baller, making about 10 (1-inch) balls. Cut watermelon balls in half, and place, cut side down, on a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
Make topping: Gently stir together remaining mascarpone cheese and 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl just until combined. Beat remaining 1 cup heavy cream in a medium bowl on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
Finish pie: Dollop mascarpone-whipped cream topping on top of pie, leaving a 1-inch border. Place watermelon-ball halves, cut side down, along edges of whipped cream topping. Serve immediately.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
4 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
Nonstick spray
Ketchup and ranch dressing, for serving

Instructions

Cut the potatoes into a french fry shape, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Place in a large bowl and cover by 1 inch with very hot water. Let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse the potatoes well under cold water. Transfer the potatoes to a sheet tray lined with paper towels and pat very dry.
Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl (if using the soaking bowl, rinse and dry it well). Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper and toss well to coat. Transfer to an air fryer basket sprayed with nonstick spray and distribute evenly. Cook at 360°F for 15 minutes, turning with a rubber spatula halfway through and redistributing the fries evenly in the basket.
Return the potatoes to the mixing bowl and gently toss to coat with the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Return the potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 12 more minutes, removing the basket and shaking well halfway through. Serve immediately with ketchup, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauces.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
4 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
Nonstick spray
Ketchup and ranch dressing, for serving

Instructions

Cut the potatoes into a french fry shape, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Place in a large bowl and cover by 1 inch with very hot water. Let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse the potatoes well under cold water. Transfer the potatoes to a sheet tray lined with paper towels and pat very dry.
Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl (if using the soaking bowl, rinse and dry it well). Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper and toss well to coat. Transfer to an air fryer basket sprayed with nonstick spray and distribute evenly. Cook at 360°F for 15 minutes, turning with a rubber spatula halfway through and redistributing the fries evenly in the basket.
Return the potatoes to the mixing bowl and gently toss to coat with the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Return the potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 12 more minutes, removing the basket and shaking well halfway through. Serve immediately with ketchup, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauces.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
4 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
Nonstick spray
Ketchup and ranch dressing, for serving

Instructions

Cut the potatoes into a french fry shape, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Place in a large bowl and cover by 1 inch with very hot water. Let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse the potatoes well under cold water. Transfer the potatoes to a sheet tray lined with paper towels and pat very dry.
Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl (if using the soaking bowl, rinse and dry it well). Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper and toss well to coat. Transfer to an air fryer basket sprayed with nonstick spray and distribute evenly. Cook at 360°F for 15 minutes, turning with a rubber spatula halfway through and redistributing the fries evenly in the basket.
Return the potatoes to the mixing bowl and gently toss to coat with the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Return the potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 12 more minutes, removing the basket and shaking well halfway through. Serve immediately with ketchup, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauces.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
4 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
Nonstick spray
Ketchup and ranch dressing, for serving

Instructions

Cut the potatoes into a french fry shape, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Place in a large bowl and cover by 1 inch with very hot water. Let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse the potatoes well under cold water. Transfer the potatoes to a sheet tray lined with paper towels and pat very dry.
Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl (if using the soaking bowl, rinse and dry it well). Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper and toss well to coat. Transfer to an air fryer basket sprayed with nonstick spray and distribute evenly. Cook at 360°F for 15 minutes, turning with a rubber spatula halfway through and redistributing the fries evenly in the basket.
Return the potatoes to the mixing bowl and gently toss to coat with the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Return the potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 12 more minutes, removing the basket and shaking well halfway through. Serve immediately with ketchup, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauces.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 pinch salt
1 cup olive oil
4 -5 cups of ripe watermelon, cut in 2-inch-square chunks
1/4 large red onion, sliced vertically into 1/4-inch slivers
4 cups mixed baby greens (include some bitter greens in the mix)
pepper

Instructions

Mix first six ingredients in a deep-sided bowl. Drizzle and whisk the olive oil into the mixture to emulsify. Set aside.
Mix the watermelon and red onion together in a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the melon, turning to coat all sides. Return it to the refrigerator and let the melon marinate for 20 minutes or less. NOTE: I cut my melon very small and it was best after about 5 minutes in the marinade!
Layer the field greens on a small dinner plate.
Place the chunks of watermelon (allowing some of the dressing to transfer to the lettuce) and the onion in the center of the greens.
Grind pepper to taste over the salad.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 pinch salt
1 cup olive oil
4 -5 cups of ripe watermelon, cut in 2-inch-square chunks
1/4 large red onion, sliced vertically into 1/4-inch slivers
4 cups mixed baby greens (include some bitter greens in the mix)
pepper

Instructions

Mix first six ingredients in a deep-sided bowl. Drizzle and whisk the olive oil into the mixture to emulsify. Set aside.
Mix the watermelon and red onion together in a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the melon, turning to coat all sides. Return it to the refrigerator and let the melon marinate for 20 minutes or less. NOTE: I cut my melon very small and it was best after about 5 minutes in the marinade!
Layer the field greens on a small dinner plate.
Place the chunks of watermelon (allowing some of the dressing to transfer to the lettuce) and the onion in the center of the greens.
Grind pepper to taste over the salad.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 pinch salt
1 cup olive oil
4 -5 cups of ripe watermelon, cut in 2-inch-square chunks
1/4 large red onion, sliced vertically into 1/4-inch slivers
4 cups mixed baby greens (include some bitter greens in the mix)
pepper

Instructions

Mix first six ingredients in a deep-sided bowl. Drizzle and whisk the olive oil into the mixture to emulsify. Set aside.
Mix the watermelon and red onion together in a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the melon, turning to coat all sides. Return it to the refrigerator and let the melon marinate for 20 minutes or less. NOTE: I cut my melon very small and it was best after about 5 minutes in the marinade!
Layer the field greens on a small dinner plate.
Place the chunks of watermelon (allowing some of the dressing to transfer to the lettuce) and the onion in the center of the greens.
Grind pepper to taste over the salad.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 pinch salt
1 cup olive oil
4 -5 cups of ripe watermelon, cut in 2-inch-square chunks
1/4 large red onion, sliced vertically into 1/4-inch slivers
4 cups mixed baby greens (include some bitter greens in the mix)
pepper

Instructions

Mix first six ingredients in a deep-sided bowl. Drizzle and whisk the olive oil into the mixture to emulsify. Set aside.
Mix the watermelon and red onion together in a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the melon, turning to coat all sides. Return it to the refrigerator and let the melon marinate for 20 minutes or less. NOTE: I cut my melon very small and it was best after about 5 minutes in the marinade!
Layer the field greens on a small dinner plate.
Place the chunks of watermelon (allowing some of the dressing to transfer to the lettuce) and the onion in the center of the greens.
Grind pepper to taste over the salad.

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Cut potatoes fries

Ingredients

1 Potato
Olive oil
See salt
Pepper

Instructions

Cut potato almost all the way through drizzle with olive oil and some sea salt and pepper bake at 4:25 for 40 minutes

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Cut potatoes fries

Ingredients

1 Potato
Olive oil
See salt
Pepper

Instructions

Cut potato almost all the way through drizzle with olive oil and some sea salt and pepper bake at 4:25 for 40 minutes

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Cut potatoes fries

Ingredients

1 Potato
Olive oil
See salt
Pepper

Instructions

Cut potato almost all the way through drizzle with olive oil and some sea salt and pepper bake at 4:25 for 40 minutes

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Cut potatoes fries

Ingredients

1 Potato
Olive oil
See salt
Pepper

Instructions

Cut potato almost all the way through drizzle with olive oil and some sea salt and pepper bake at 4:25 for 40 minutes

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Melons Stuffed with Fruits and Vegetables

Ingredients

3 sm Melons;cantaloupe is a good
3 c Rice; cooked
1 ts -Salt
1/2 ts -Pepper
1 c Green onion; chopped
1/3 c Vegetable oil
2 tb Pine nuts
2 tb Raisins; seedless
1 c Green apple; chopped
2 c Carrots; thinly sliced
1/2 c Lemon rind; grated
1 tb Vegetable oil

Instructions

Cut each melon in half and remove and discard the seeds. Scoop out the fruit and reserve. Heat 1/2 cup oil in large skillet. Add the carrots and raisins. Saute together until the carrots are soft. Add the salt, pepper, apple, green onion and lemon rind. Continue cooking until the apples are soft. Remove from heat and cool. Preheat oven to 325F. Combined the sauteed mixture with cooked rice and stuff the melons. Chop up two cups of the reserved melon & arrange on top of the stuffing. Place the stuffed melons in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a small pan and brown the pine nuts, being careful not to let them burn. Sprinkle on top of baked melons and serve. SERVES: 6 SOURCE: _The Yemenite Cookbook_ by Zion Levi and Hani Agabria

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Melons Stuffed with Fruits and Vegetables

Ingredients

3 sm Melons;cantaloupe is a good
3 c Rice; cooked
1 ts -Salt
1/2 ts -Pepper
1 c Green onion; chopped
1/3 c Vegetable oil
2 tb Pine nuts
2 tb Raisins; seedless
1 c Green apple; chopped
2 c Carrots; thinly sliced
1/2 c Lemon rind; grated
1 tb Vegetable oil

Instructions

Cut each melon in half and remove and discard the seeds. Scoop out the fruit and reserve. Heat 1/2 cup oil in large skillet. Add the carrots and raisins. Saute together until the carrots are soft. Add the salt, pepper, apple, green onion and lemon rind. Continue cooking until the apples are soft. Remove from heat and cool. Preheat oven to 325F. Combined the sauteed mixture with cooked rice and stuff the melons. Chop up two cups of the reserved melon & arrange on top of the stuffing. Place the stuffed melons in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a small pan and brown the pine nuts, being careful not to let them burn. Sprinkle on top of baked melons and serve. SERVES: 6 SOURCE: _The Yemenite Cookbook_ by Zion Levi and Hani Agabria

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Melons Stuffed with Fruits and Vegetables

Ingredients

3 sm Melons;cantaloupe is a good
3 c Rice; cooked
1 ts -Salt
1/2 ts -Pepper
1 c Green onion; chopped
1/3 c Vegetable oil
2 tb Pine nuts
2 tb Raisins; seedless
1 c Green apple; chopped
2 c Carrots; thinly sliced
1/2 c Lemon rind; grated
1 tb Vegetable oil

Instructions

Cut each melon in half and remove and discard the seeds. Scoop out the fruit and reserve. Heat 1/2 cup oil in large skillet. Add the carrots and raisins. Saute together until the carrots are soft. Add the salt, pepper, apple, green onion and lemon rind. Continue cooking until the apples are soft. Remove from heat and cool. Preheat oven to 325F. Combined the sauteed mixture with cooked rice and stuff the melons. Chop up two cups of the reserved melon & arrange on top of the stuffing. Place the stuffed melons in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a small pan and brown the pine nuts, being careful not to let them burn. Sprinkle on top of baked melons and serve. SERVES: 6 SOURCE: _The Yemenite Cookbook_ by Zion Levi and Hani Agabria

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Melons Stuffed with Fruits and Vegetables

Ingredients

3 sm Melons;cantaloupe is a good
3 c Rice; cooked
1 ts -Salt
1/2 ts -Pepper
1 c Green onion; chopped
1/3 c Vegetable oil
2 tb Pine nuts
2 tb Raisins; seedless
1 c Green apple; chopped
2 c Carrots; thinly sliced
1/2 c Lemon rind; grated
1 tb Vegetable oil

Instructions

Cut each melon in half and remove and discard the seeds. Scoop out the fruit and reserve. Heat 1/2 cup oil in large skillet. Add the carrots and raisins. Saute together until the carrots are soft. Add the salt, pepper, apple, green onion and lemon rind. Continue cooking until the apples are soft. Remove from heat and cool. Preheat oven to 325F. Combined the sauteed mixture with cooked rice and stuff the melons. Chop up two cups of the reserved melon & arrange on top of the stuffing. Place the stuffed melons in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a small pan and brown the pine nuts, being careful not to let them burn. Sprinkle on top of baked melons and serve. SERVES: 6 SOURCE: _The Yemenite Cookbook_ by Zion Levi and Hani Agabria

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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries

Ingredients

Cooking spray
0.25 cup cornstarch
4 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
0.75 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (see Tip)
1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
12 ounces spiralized zucchini noodles (see Tip)
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup light ranch dressing
0.25 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Place egg whites in a separate shallow dish. Stir together panko, Parmesan and oregano in a third shallow dish.
Coarsely chop zucchini noodles into 5- or 6-inch-long pieces. Working in batches, dredge the noodles in the cornstarch; shake off excess. Dredge in the egg whites; shake off excess. Dredge in the panko mixture; shake off excess. Arrange the noodles, well spaced apart, in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Coat with cooking spray.
Bake until golden and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with salt.
Combine ranch and marinara in a shallow bowl; serve alongside the fries.

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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries

Ingredients

Cooking spray
0.25 cup cornstarch
4 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
0.75 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (see Tip)
1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
12 ounces spiralized zucchini noodles (see Tip)
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup light ranch dressing
0.25 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Place egg whites in a separate shallow dish. Stir together panko, Parmesan and oregano in a third shallow dish.
Coarsely chop zucchini noodles into 5- or 6-inch-long pieces. Working in batches, dredge the noodles in the cornstarch; shake off excess. Dredge in the egg whites; shake off excess. Dredge in the panko mixture; shake off excess. Arrange the noodles, well spaced apart, in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Coat with cooking spray.
Bake until golden and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with salt.
Combine ranch and marinara in a shallow bowl; serve alongside the fries.

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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries

Ingredients

Cooking spray
0.25 cup cornstarch
4 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
0.75 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (see Tip)
1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
12 ounces spiralized zucchini noodles (see Tip)
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup light ranch dressing
0.25 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Place egg whites in a separate shallow dish. Stir together panko, Parmesan and oregano in a third shallow dish.
Coarsely chop zucchini noodles into 5- or 6-inch-long pieces. Working in batches, dredge the noodles in the cornstarch; shake off excess. Dredge in the egg whites; shake off excess. Dredge in the panko mixture; shake off excess. Arrange the noodles, well spaced apart, in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Coat with cooking spray.
Bake until golden and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with salt.
Combine ranch and marinara in a shallow bowl; serve alongside the fries.

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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries

Ingredients

Cooking spray
0.25 cup cornstarch
4 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
0.75 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (see Tip)
1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
12 ounces spiralized zucchini noodles (see Tip)
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup light ranch dressing
0.25 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Place egg whites in a separate shallow dish. Stir together panko, Parmesan and oregano in a third shallow dish.
Coarsely chop zucchini noodles into 5- or 6-inch-long pieces. Working in batches, dredge the noodles in the cornstarch; shake off excess. Dredge in the egg whites; shake off excess. Dredge in the panko mixture; shake off excess. Arrange the noodles, well spaced apart, in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Coat with cooking spray.
Bake until golden and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with salt.
Combine ranch and marinara in a shallow bowl; serve alongside the fries.

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Chipotle Fries

Ingredients

2 T. olive oil
1 T. smoked paprika
1 t. chipolte chile powder
32 oz. bag frozen french fries
1/2 c. Barbeque sauce
1-2 T. adobo sauce from a can of chipotles
2 T. maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place a baking sheet on the top and bottom rack.
2. Toss fries with olive oil, smoked paprika and chipotle chili powder.
3. Bake as directed, switching baking sheets half way through.
4. While baking, mix smoky barbecue sauce.
5. Combine barbecue sauce, adobo sauce and maple syrup.
6. Serve with fried.

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Chipotle Fries

Ingredients

2 T. olive oil
1 T. smoked paprika
1 t. chipolte chile powder
32 oz. bag frozen french fries
1/2 c. Barbeque sauce
1-2 T. adobo sauce from a can of chipotles
2 T. maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place a baking sheet on the top and bottom rack.
2. Toss fries with olive oil, smoked paprika and chipotle chili powder.
3. Bake as directed, switching baking sheets half way through.
4. While baking, mix smoky barbecue sauce.
5. Combine barbecue sauce, adobo sauce and maple syrup.
6. Serve with fried.

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Chipotle Fries

Ingredients

2 T. olive oil
1 T. smoked paprika
1 t. chipolte chile powder
32 oz. bag frozen french fries
1/2 c. Barbeque sauce
1-2 T. adobo sauce from a can of chipotles
2 T. maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place a baking sheet on the top and bottom rack.
2. Toss fries with olive oil, smoked paprika and chipotle chili powder.
3. Bake as directed, switching baking sheets half way through.
4. While baking, mix smoky barbecue sauce.
5. Combine barbecue sauce, adobo sauce and maple syrup.
6. Serve with fried.

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Chipotle Fries

Ingredients

2 T. olive oil
1 T. smoked paprika
1 t. chipolte chile powder
32 oz. bag frozen french fries
1/2 c. Barbeque sauce
1-2 T. adobo sauce from a can of chipotles
2 T. maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place a baking sheet on the top and bottom rack.
2. Toss fries with olive oil, smoked paprika and chipotle chili powder.
3. Bake as directed, switching baking sheets half way through.
4. While baking, mix smoky barbecue sauce.
5. Combine barbecue sauce, adobo sauce and maple syrup.
6. Serve with fried.

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Pear, cinnamon biscuit, caramel and vanilla ice cream

Ingredients

135g of butter
75g of icing sugar
75g of egg
4g of ground cinnamon
1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped
1 pinch of salt
300g of flour
150g of sugar
300ml of cream
145g of butter
1 vanilla pod
4 Comice pears
1l water
300g of sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla pod, seeds and pod
60g of lime juice
350ml of milk
350ml of cream
6 vanilla pods, seeds and pod
75ml of rum
215g of egg
50g of egg yolk
150g of sugar

Instructions

To make the cinnamon biscuit, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat and place in a mixing bowl. Add the icing sugar and the eggs and mix to combine
Add the remaining ingredients, bring together to make a dough and place in the fridge for 2 hours to firm up
Preheat the oven to 175°C/gas mark 4. On a lightly flourly work surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1.5cm and transfer to a non-stick baking mat
Cook the sheet of dough in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut out into individual rounds with a 5cm pastry cutter. Return the biscuits to the oven for another 10 minutes until golden brown
To make the caramel, place the sugar in a heavy-based pan and heat until it reaches 175°C on a sugar thermometer. Whisk in the cream and remove from the heat. Transfer to a bowl and when the mix has cooled to 60°C, whisk in the butter and set aside
Clean and peel the pears. Mix together the remaining ingredients for poaching the pears, add to a pan and bring to the boil. Pour the mixture over the pears and set aside in the fridge for 2 hours. After this time, transfer everything to a saucepan and bring to a simmer, then poach the pears for 10-15 minutes until soft. Set aside to cool in the syrup
To make the ice cream, add the milk, cream, vanilla and rum to a saucepan, bring to the boil then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly
Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and smooth
Pour 1/3 of the milk mixture onto the eggs and sugar and whisk to combine. Return to the pan, add the remaining 2/3 of milk mixture and gradually cook until it reaches 83°C
Cool the ice cream base in a bowl over an ice bath, then churn in an ice cream machine
To plate, place a biscuit on the centre of each plate and pour the caramel around. Place a pear on top of the biscuit and serve with the ice cream on the side

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Pear, cinnamon biscuit, caramel and vanilla ice cream

Ingredients

135g of butter
75g of icing sugar
75g of egg
4g of ground cinnamon
1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped
1 pinch of salt
300g of flour
150g of sugar
300ml of cream
145g of butter
1 vanilla pod
4 Comice pears
1l water
300g of sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla pod, seeds and pod
60g of lime juice
350ml of milk
350ml of cream
6 vanilla pods, seeds and pod
75ml of rum
215g of egg
50g of egg yolk
150g of sugar

Instructions

To make the cinnamon biscuit, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat and place in a mixing bowl. Add the icing sugar and the eggs and mix to combine
Add the remaining ingredients, bring together to make a dough and place in the fridge for 2 hours to firm up
Preheat the oven to 175°C/gas mark 4. On a lightly flourly work surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1.5cm and transfer to a non-stick baking mat
Cook the sheet of dough in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut out into individual rounds with a 5cm pastry cutter. Return the biscuits to the oven for another 10 minutes until golden brown
To make the caramel, place the sugar in a heavy-based pan and heat until it reaches 175°C on a sugar thermometer. Whisk in the cream and remove from the heat. Transfer to a bowl and when the mix has cooled to 60°C, whisk in the butter and set aside
Clean and peel the pears. Mix together the remaining ingredients for poaching the pears, add to a pan and bring to the boil. Pour the mixture over the pears and set aside in the fridge for 2 hours. After this time, transfer everything to a saucepan and bring to a simmer, then poach the pears for 10-15 minutes until soft. Set aside to cool in the syrup
To make the ice cream, add the milk, cream, vanilla and rum to a saucepan, bring to the boil then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly
Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and smooth
Pour 1/3 of the milk mixture onto the eggs and sugar and whisk to combine. Return to the pan, add the remaining 2/3 of milk mixture and gradually cook until it reaches 83°C
Cool the ice cream base in a bowl over an ice bath, then churn in an ice cream machine
To plate, place a biscuit on the centre of each plate and pour the caramel around. Place a pear on top of the biscuit and serve with the ice cream on the side

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Pear, cinnamon biscuit, caramel and vanilla ice cream

Ingredients

135g of butter
75g of icing sugar
75g of egg
4g of ground cinnamon
1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped
1 pinch of salt
300g of flour
150g of sugar
300ml of cream
145g of butter
1 vanilla pod
4 Comice pears
1l water
300g of sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla pod, seeds and pod
60g of lime juice
350ml of milk
350ml of cream
6 vanilla pods, seeds and pod
75ml of rum
215g of egg
50g of egg yolk
150g of sugar

Instructions

To make the cinnamon biscuit, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat and place in a mixing bowl. Add the icing sugar and the eggs and mix to combine
Add the remaining ingredients, bring together to make a dough and place in the fridge for 2 hours to firm up
Preheat the oven to 175°C/gas mark 4. On a lightly flourly work surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1.5cm and transfer to a non-stick baking mat
Cook the sheet of dough in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut out into individual rounds with a 5cm pastry cutter. Return the biscuits to the oven for another 10 minutes until golden brown
To make the caramel, place the sugar in a heavy-based pan and heat until it reaches 175°C on a sugar thermometer. Whisk in the cream and remove from the heat. Transfer to a bowl and when the mix has cooled to 60°C, whisk in the butter and set aside
Clean and peel the pears. Mix together the remaining ingredients for poaching the pears, add to a pan and bring to the boil. Pour the mixture over the pears and set aside in the fridge for 2 hours. After this time, transfer everything to a saucepan and bring to a simmer, then poach the pears for 10-15 minutes until soft. Set aside to cool in the syrup
To make the ice cream, add the milk, cream, vanilla and rum to a saucepan, bring to the boil then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly
Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and smooth
Pour 1/3 of the milk mixture onto the eggs and sugar and whisk to combine. Return to the pan, add the remaining 2/3 of milk mixture and gradually cook until it reaches 83°C
Cool the ice cream base in a bowl over an ice bath, then churn in an ice cream machine
To plate, place a biscuit on the centre of each plate and pour the caramel around. Place a pear on top of the biscuit and serve with the ice cream on the side

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Pear, cinnamon biscuit, caramel and vanilla ice cream

Ingredients

135g of butter
75g of icing sugar
75g of egg
4g of ground cinnamon
1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped
1 pinch of salt
300g of flour
150g of sugar
300ml of cream
145g of butter
1 vanilla pod
4 Comice pears
1l water
300g of sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla pod, seeds and pod
60g of lime juice
350ml of milk
350ml of cream
6 vanilla pods, seeds and pod
75ml of rum
215g of egg
50g of egg yolk
150g of sugar

Instructions

To make the cinnamon biscuit, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat and place in a mixing bowl. Add the icing sugar and the eggs and mix to combine
Add the remaining ingredients, bring together to make a dough and place in the fridge for 2 hours to firm up
Preheat the oven to 175°C/gas mark 4. On a lightly flourly work surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1.5cm and transfer to a non-stick baking mat
Cook the sheet of dough in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut out into individual rounds with a 5cm pastry cutter. Return the biscuits to the oven for another 10 minutes until golden brown
To make the caramel, place the sugar in a heavy-based pan and heat until it reaches 175°C on a sugar thermometer. Whisk in the cream and remove from the heat. Transfer to a bowl and when the mix has cooled to 60°C, whisk in the butter and set aside
Clean and peel the pears. Mix together the remaining ingredients for poaching the pears, add to a pan and bring to the boil. Pour the mixture over the pears and set aside in the fridge for 2 hours. After this time, transfer everything to a saucepan and bring to a simmer, then poach the pears for 10-15 minutes until soft. Set aside to cool in the syrup
To make the ice cream, add the milk, cream, vanilla and rum to a saucepan, bring to the boil then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly
Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and smooth
Pour 1/3 of the milk mixture onto the eggs and sugar and whisk to combine. Return to the pan, add the remaining 2/3 of milk mixture and gradually cook until it reaches 83°C
Cool the ice cream base in a bowl over an ice bath, then churn in an ice cream machine
To plate, place a biscuit on the centre of each plate and pour the caramel around. Place a pear on top of the biscuit and serve with the ice cream on the side

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients

6 c. seedless watermelon chunks (from 1/2 small wate plus small wedges for garnish
6 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. fresh lime juice
1/3 c. water
Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

Step 1
Combine watermelon, sugar, lime juice, and ? cup water in a blender. Puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Step 2
Serve immediately, garnished with mint sprigs and watermelon wedges, or chill for up to 3 days in advance.

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients

6 c. seedless watermelon chunks (from 1/2 small wate plus small wedges for garnish
6 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. fresh lime juice
1/3 c. water
Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

Step 1
Combine watermelon, sugar, lime juice, and ? cup water in a blender. Puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Step 2
Serve immediately, garnished with mint sprigs and watermelon wedges, or chill for up to 3 days in advance.

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients

6 c. seedless watermelon chunks (from 1/2 small wate plus small wedges for garnish
6 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. fresh lime juice
1/3 c. water
Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

Step 1
Combine watermelon, sugar, lime juice, and ? cup water in a blender. Puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Step 2
Serve immediately, garnished with mint sprigs and watermelon wedges, or chill for up to 3 days in advance.

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients

6 c. seedless watermelon chunks (from 1/2 small wate plus small wedges for garnish
6 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. fresh lime juice
1/3 c. water
Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

Step 1
Combine watermelon, sugar, lime juice, and ? cup water in a blender. Puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Step 2
Serve immediately, garnished with mint sprigs and watermelon wedges, or chill for up to 3 days in advance.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup Cranberry Juice cocktail
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
3/4 cup Macademia nuts coarsely chopped
1 bag Mixed greens
2 2/3 ounces watermelon half red and half orange cut into 1/2 triangles rinds removed
3/4 cup Feta cheese
1/2 cup Red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

Raspberry Vinaigrette
Puree first four ingredients in blender until smooth. With machine running, gradually add oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Caramelized Macadamia Nuts
Melt butter in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and stir to blend. Add nuts and stir to coat (butter may separate). Transfer to plate to cool.
Salad
Arrange watermelon slices around edge of plates, alternating colors. Toss greens in large bowl with vinaigrette to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle cheese, red onion and caramelized nuts over.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup Cranberry Juice cocktail
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
3/4 cup Macademia nuts coarsely chopped
1 bag Mixed greens
2 2/3 ounces watermelon half red and half orange cut into 1/2 triangles rinds removed
3/4 cup Feta cheese
1/2 cup Red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

Raspberry Vinaigrette
Puree first four ingredients in blender until smooth. With machine running, gradually add oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Caramelized Macadamia Nuts
Melt butter in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and stir to blend. Add nuts and stir to coat (butter may separate). Transfer to plate to cool.
Salad
Arrange watermelon slices around edge of plates, alternating colors. Toss greens in large bowl with vinaigrette to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle cheese, red onion and caramelized nuts over.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup Cranberry Juice cocktail
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
3/4 cup Macademia nuts coarsely chopped
1 bag Mixed greens
2 2/3 ounces watermelon half red and half orange cut into 1/2 triangles rinds removed
3/4 cup Feta cheese
1/2 cup Red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

Raspberry Vinaigrette
Puree first four ingredients in blender until smooth. With machine running, gradually add oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Caramelized Macadamia Nuts
Melt butter in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and stir to blend. Add nuts and stir to coat (butter may separate). Transfer to plate to cool.
Salad
Arrange watermelon slices around edge of plates, alternating colors. Toss greens in large bowl with vinaigrette to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle cheese, red onion and caramelized nuts over.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup Cranberry Juice cocktail
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
3/4 cup Macademia nuts coarsely chopped
1 bag Mixed greens
2 2/3 ounces watermelon half red and half orange cut into 1/2 triangles rinds removed
3/4 cup Feta cheese
1/2 cup Red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

Raspberry Vinaigrette
Puree first four ingredients in blender until smooth. With machine running, gradually add oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Caramelized Macadamia Nuts
Melt butter in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and stir to blend. Add nuts and stir to coat (butter may separate). Transfer to plate to cool.
Salad
Arrange watermelon slices around edge of plates, alternating colors. Toss greens in large bowl with vinaigrette to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle cheese, red onion and caramelized nuts over.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 T. honey
1 T. vegetable oil
6 cups cubed watermelon
2 T. chopped fresh mint
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Whisk together lemon juice, honey, and oil in large bowl. Add watermelon and mint; toss to
coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Makes 6 cups.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 T. honey
1 T. vegetable oil
6 cups cubed watermelon
2 T. chopped fresh mint
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Whisk together lemon juice, honey, and oil in large bowl. Add watermelon and mint; toss to
coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Makes 6 cups.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 T. honey
1 T. vegetable oil
6 cups cubed watermelon
2 T. chopped fresh mint
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Whisk together lemon juice, honey, and oil in large bowl. Add watermelon and mint; toss to
coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Makes 6 cups.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 T. honey
1 T. vegetable oil
6 cups cubed watermelon
2 T. chopped fresh mint
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Whisk together lemon juice, honey, and oil in large bowl. Add watermelon and mint; toss to
coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Makes 6 cups.

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Latke Hotdish

Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
2 lb brisket, cut into 2” pieces
kosher salt
black pepper
1 large onion, sliced
2 carrots, chopped into 1/2” coins
2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2” pieces
1/2 cup red wine
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
2 cups beef or vegetable stock
leaves from 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 small (2-2 1/2 lb) butternut squash, halved and deseeded
a good pinch of crushed red pepper
1 1/2 lb russet potatoes
1 large yellow onion
3/4 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
black pepper
canola or vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

For the hotdish filling:
Heat 2 Tbsp canola oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the brisket, season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and a few turns of black pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add the red wine and cook for a few minutes until it’s reduced by half.
Add the brown sugar, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, stock, rosemary and apples and simmer uncovered for 2 1/2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender. You want this to reduce and get quite thick and saucy, however if it reduces too far to where it’s more gloopy than saucy, add a bit more stock.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the innards of your squash with the remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and a few turns of pepper, and roast until a fork pokes easily into the center, begin checking at 1 hour.
Puree the squash and then stir it into your hot dish mixture with crushed red pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Increase the oven heat to 400°F. Transfer the mixture to an 8” by 12” casserole dish and top with latkes lined up in neat rows. Bake until the mixture is bubbly and the latkes are deep brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Shred the potatoes and onions in a food processor or with a grater or mandoline. Place in a strainer that’s been lined with cheesecloth. Toss with salt and let sit over a bowl for 30 minutes. Gather the top of the cheesecloth and then use your hands to squeeze out as much excess moisture as you can.
Transfer to a bowl and mix in the eggs, lemon juice, flour, and a few turns of black pepper.
Heat a skillet with a 1/4” oil until shimmering. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, fry up loosely packed rounded tablespoons of the latke mixture until browned on both sides. Add more oil to the pan as needed. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside until ready to use.

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Latke Hotdish

Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
2 lb brisket, cut into 2” pieces
kosher salt
black pepper
1 large onion, sliced
2 carrots, chopped into 1/2” coins
2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2” pieces
1/2 cup red wine
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
2 cups beef or vegetable stock
leaves from 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 small (2-2 1/2 lb) butternut squash, halved and deseeded
a good pinch of crushed red pepper
1 1/2 lb russet potatoes
1 large yellow onion
3/4 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
black pepper
canola or vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

For the hotdish filling:
Heat 2 Tbsp canola oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the brisket, season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and a few turns of black pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add the red wine and cook for a few minutes until it’s reduced by half.
Add the brown sugar, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, stock, rosemary and apples and simmer uncovered for 2 1/2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender. You want this to reduce and get quite thick and saucy, however if it reduces too far to where it’s more gloopy than saucy, add a bit more stock.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the innards of your squash with the remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and a few turns of pepper, and roast until a fork pokes easily into the center, begin checking at 1 hour.
Puree the squash and then stir it into your hot dish mixture with crushed red pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Increase the oven heat to 400°F. Transfer the mixture to an 8” by 12” casserole dish and top with latkes lined up in neat rows. Bake until the mixture is bubbly and the latkes are deep brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Shred the potatoes and onions in a food processor or with a grater or mandoline. Place in a strainer that’s been lined with cheesecloth. Toss with salt and let sit over a bowl for 30 minutes. Gather the top of the cheesecloth and then use your hands to squeeze out as much excess moisture as you can.
Transfer to a bowl and mix in the eggs, lemon juice, flour, and a few turns of black pepper.
Heat a skillet with a 1/4” oil until shimmering. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, fry up loosely packed rounded tablespoons of the latke mixture until browned on both sides. Add more oil to the pan as needed. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside until ready to use.

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Latke Hotdish

Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
2 lb brisket, cut into 2” pieces
kosher salt
black pepper
1 large onion, sliced
2 carrots, chopped into 1/2” coins
2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2” pieces
1/2 cup red wine
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
2 cups beef or vegetable stock
leaves from 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 small (2-2 1/2 lb) butternut squash, halved and deseeded
a good pinch of crushed red pepper
1 1/2 lb russet potatoes
1 large yellow onion
3/4 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
black pepper
canola or vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

For the hotdish filling:
Heat 2 Tbsp canola oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the brisket, season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and a few turns of black pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add the red wine and cook for a few minutes until it’s reduced by half.
Add the brown sugar, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, stock, rosemary and apples and simmer uncovered for 2 1/2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender. You want this to reduce and get quite thick and saucy, however if it reduces too far to where it’s more gloopy than saucy, add a bit more stock.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the innards of your squash with the remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and a few turns of pepper, and roast until a fork pokes easily into the center, begin checking at 1 hour.
Puree the squash and then stir it into your hot dish mixture with crushed red pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Increase the oven heat to 400°F. Transfer the mixture to an 8” by 12” casserole dish and top with latkes lined up in neat rows. Bake until the mixture is bubbly and the latkes are deep brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Shred the potatoes and onions in a food processor or with a grater or mandoline. Place in a strainer that’s been lined with cheesecloth. Toss with salt and let sit over a bowl for 30 minutes. Gather the top of the cheesecloth and then use your hands to squeeze out as much excess moisture as you can.
Transfer to a bowl and mix in the eggs, lemon juice, flour, and a few turns of black pepper.
Heat a skillet with a 1/4” oil until shimmering. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, fry up loosely packed rounded tablespoons of the latke mixture until browned on both sides. Add more oil to the pan as needed. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside until ready to use.

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Latke Hotdish

Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
2 lb brisket, cut into 2” pieces
kosher salt
black pepper
1 large onion, sliced
2 carrots, chopped into 1/2” coins
2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2” pieces
1/2 cup red wine
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
2 cups beef or vegetable stock
leaves from 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 small (2-2 1/2 lb) butternut squash, halved and deseeded
a good pinch of crushed red pepper
1 1/2 lb russet potatoes
1 large yellow onion
3/4 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
black pepper
canola or vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

For the hotdish filling:
Heat 2 Tbsp canola oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the brisket, season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and a few turns of black pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add the red wine and cook for a few minutes until it’s reduced by half.
Add the brown sugar, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, stock, rosemary and apples and simmer uncovered for 2 1/2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender. You want this to reduce and get quite thick and saucy, however if it reduces too far to where it’s more gloopy than saucy, add a bit more stock.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the innards of your squash with the remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and a few turns of pepper, and roast until a fork pokes easily into the center, begin checking at 1 hour.
Puree the squash and then stir it into your hot dish mixture with crushed red pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Increase the oven heat to 400°F. Transfer the mixture to an 8” by 12” casserole dish and top with latkes lined up in neat rows. Bake until the mixture is bubbly and the latkes are deep brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Shred the potatoes and onions in a food processor or with a grater or mandoline. Place in a strainer that’s been lined with cheesecloth. Toss with salt and let sit over a bowl for 30 minutes. Gather the top of the cheesecloth and then use your hands to squeeze out as much excess moisture as you can.
Transfer to a bowl and mix in the eggs, lemon juice, flour, and a few turns of black pepper.
Heat a skillet with a 1/4” oil until shimmering. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, fry up loosely packed rounded tablespoons of the latke mixture until browned on both sides. Add more oil to the pan as needed. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside until ready to use.

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McDonald’s Copycat Fried Apple Pies

Ingredients

2 cups 1/2” diced apples peeled, cored and diced) approx 2-3 medium apples (I used 1 gala and 1 granny smith apple)
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
neutral oil vegetable, canola or coconut oil
2 sheets Puff Pastry

Instructions

Remove puff pastry from freezer, unwrap pastry and place on a floured work surface to thaw.
Meanwhile; in a large saucepan over medium heat combine apples, lemon juice, sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well. Stir occasionally until mixture begins to bubble.
Meanwhile combine water and flour in a mason jar or container. Shake to combine. Add to pot. Continue boiling, stirring constantly until apples are softened, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Set aside to cool.
In a heavy-bottomed pan with deep sides, heat about 1” oil to 350 degrees.
Meanwhile, using a sharp knife cut each pasty sheet into 3 equal long pieces. Lay pasty sheet strips out horizontally on floured work surface. Place ¼ cup apple pie filling on the left half of each dough strip. Moisten your clean fingers and wet the edge of the pastry. Gently pick up the right side of the dough and fold dough on top of the left side, encasing the filling (if any filling seeps out push it back in).
Gently press along the edge with the tines of a fork. Once all pies are assembled fry them 2 at a time. Cook for 3-4 minutes total, carefully flipping them over halfway through. Remove pies from oil when they are a nice golden brown. Place pies on a stack of paper towels. Sprinkle them with sugar and cinnamon. Repeat until all pies are cooked.

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McDonald’s Copycat Fried Apple Pies

Ingredients

2 cups 1/2” diced apples peeled, cored and diced) approx 2-3 medium apples (I used 1 gala and 1 granny smith apple)
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
neutral oil vegetable, canola or coconut oil
2 sheets Puff Pastry

Instructions

Remove puff pastry from freezer, unwrap pastry and place on a floured work surface to thaw.
Meanwhile; in a large saucepan over medium heat combine apples, lemon juice, sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well. Stir occasionally until mixture begins to bubble.
Meanwhile combine water and flour in a mason jar or container. Shake to combine. Add to pot. Continue boiling, stirring constantly until apples are softened, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Set aside to cool.
In a heavy-bottomed pan with deep sides, heat about 1” oil to 350 degrees.
Meanwhile, using a sharp knife cut each pasty sheet into 3 equal long pieces. Lay pasty sheet strips out horizontally on floured work surface. Place ¼ cup apple pie filling on the left half of each dough strip. Moisten your clean fingers and wet the edge of the pastry. Gently pick up the right side of the dough and fold dough on top of the left side, encasing the filling (if any filling seeps out push it back in).
Gently press along the edge with the tines of a fork. Once all pies are assembled fry them 2 at a time. Cook for 3-4 minutes total, carefully flipping them over halfway through. Remove pies from oil when they are a nice golden brown. Place pies on a stack of paper towels. Sprinkle them with sugar and cinnamon. Repeat until all pies are cooked.

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McDonald’s Copycat Fried Apple Pies

Ingredients

2 cups 1/2” diced apples peeled, cored and diced) approx 2-3 medium apples (I used 1 gala and 1 granny smith apple)
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
neutral oil vegetable, canola or coconut oil
2 sheets Puff Pastry

Instructions

Remove puff pastry from freezer, unwrap pastry and place on a floured work surface to thaw.
Meanwhile; in a large saucepan over medium heat combine apples, lemon juice, sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well. Stir occasionally until mixture begins to bubble.
Meanwhile combine water and flour in a mason jar or container. Shake to combine. Add to pot. Continue boiling, stirring constantly until apples are softened, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Set aside to cool.
In a heavy-bottomed pan with deep sides, heat about 1” oil to 350 degrees.
Meanwhile, using a sharp knife cut each pasty sheet into 3 equal long pieces. Lay pasty sheet strips out horizontally on floured work surface. Place ¼ cup apple pie filling on the left half of each dough strip. Moisten your clean fingers and wet the edge of the pastry. Gently pick up the right side of the dough and fold dough on top of the left side, encasing the filling (if any filling seeps out push it back in).
Gently press along the edge with the tines of a fork. Once all pies are assembled fry them 2 at a time. Cook for 3-4 minutes total, carefully flipping them over halfway through. Remove pies from oil when they are a nice golden brown. Place pies on a stack of paper towels. Sprinkle them with sugar and cinnamon. Repeat until all pies are cooked.

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McDonald’s Copycat Fried Apple Pies

Ingredients

2 cups 1/2” diced apples peeled, cored and diced) approx 2-3 medium apples (I used 1 gala and 1 granny smith apple)
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
neutral oil vegetable, canola or coconut oil
2 sheets Puff Pastry

Instructions

Remove puff pastry from freezer, unwrap pastry and place on a floured work surface to thaw.
Meanwhile; in a large saucepan over medium heat combine apples, lemon juice, sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well. Stir occasionally until mixture begins to bubble.
Meanwhile combine water and flour in a mason jar or container. Shake to combine. Add to pot. Continue boiling, stirring constantly until apples are softened, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Set aside to cool.
In a heavy-bottomed pan with deep sides, heat about 1” oil to 350 degrees.
Meanwhile, using a sharp knife cut each pasty sheet into 3 equal long pieces. Lay pasty sheet strips out horizontally on floured work surface. Place ¼ cup apple pie filling on the left half of each dough strip. Moisten your clean fingers and wet the edge of the pastry. Gently pick up the right side of the dough and fold dough on top of the left side, encasing the filling (if any filling seeps out push it back in).
Gently press along the edge with the tines of a fork. Once all pies are assembled fry them 2 at a time. Cook for 3-4 minutes total, carefully flipping them over halfway through. Remove pies from oil when they are a nice golden brown. Place pies on a stack of paper towels. Sprinkle them with sugar and cinnamon. Repeat until all pies are cooked.

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Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 in thick ‘fries’
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated

Instructions

Gently toss the carrot fries in the oil, salt and pepper, sprinkle on the cheese and mix to coat before spreading on them in a single layer on a silicon mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Roast in a a preheated 425F/220C oven until tender and lightly charred, about 16-20 minutes, mixing half way through.

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Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 in thick ‘fries’
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated

Instructions

Gently toss the carrot fries in the oil, salt and pepper, sprinkle on the cheese and mix to coat before spreading on them in a single layer on a silicon mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Roast in a a preheated 425F/220C oven until tender and lightly charred, about 16-20 minutes, mixing half way through.

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Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 in thick ‘fries’
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated

Instructions

Gently toss the carrot fries in the oil, salt and pepper, sprinkle on the cheese and mix to coat before spreading on them in a single layer on a silicon mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Roast in a a preheated 425F/220C oven until tender and lightly charred, about 16-20 minutes, mixing half way through.

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Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 in thick ‘fries’
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated

Instructions

Gently toss the carrot fries in the oil, salt and pepper, sprinkle on the cheese and mix to coat before spreading on them in a single layer on a silicon mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Roast in a a preheated 425F/220C oven until tender and lightly charred, about 16-20 minutes, mixing half way through.

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Incredible Watermelon Salad from Taste of Home

Ingredients

8 cups Cubed seedless watermelon
1 small red onion cut into rings
1 cup slivered almonds
1 Cup Spring salad mix
1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 cup gorgonzola cheese
Watermelon slices for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine watermelon and onion; cover and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
Just before serving, add almonds and salad mix to the watermelon mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and vinegar together and drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve over sliced watermelon and sprinkle with cheese.

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Incredible Watermelon Salad from Taste of Home

Ingredients

8 cups Cubed seedless watermelon
1 small red onion cut into rings
1 cup slivered almonds
1 Cup Spring salad mix
1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 cup gorgonzola cheese
Watermelon slices for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine watermelon and onion; cover and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
Just before serving, add almonds and salad mix to the watermelon mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and vinegar together and drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve over sliced watermelon and sprinkle with cheese.

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Incredible Watermelon Salad from Taste of Home

Ingredients

8 cups Cubed seedless watermelon
1 small red onion cut into rings
1 cup slivered almonds
1 Cup Spring salad mix
1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 cup gorgonzola cheese
Watermelon slices for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine watermelon and onion; cover and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
Just before serving, add almonds and salad mix to the watermelon mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and vinegar together and drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve over sliced watermelon and sprinkle with cheese.

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Incredible Watermelon Salad from Taste of Home

Ingredients

8 cups Cubed seedless watermelon
1 small red onion cut into rings
1 cup slivered almonds
1 Cup Spring salad mix
1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 cup gorgonzola cheese
Watermelon slices for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine watermelon and onion; cover and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
Just before serving, add almonds and salad mix to the watermelon mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and vinegar together and drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve over sliced watermelon and sprinkle with cheese.

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Watermelon Frosty

Ingredients

2 cups frozen watermelon, cubes
1/2 cup water (plus more to reach desired consistency)
2 tablespoons agave nectar
4 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 banana
watermelon, slice (to garnish)
tequila, shot for adult version

Instructions

Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend and serve.

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Watermelon Frosty

Ingredients

2 cups frozen watermelon, cubes
1/2 cup water (plus more to reach desired consistency)
2 tablespoons agave nectar
4 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 banana
watermelon, slice (to garnish)
tequila, shot for adult version

Instructions

Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend and serve.

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Watermelon Frosty

Ingredients

2 cups frozen watermelon, cubes
1/2 cup water (plus more to reach desired consistency)
2 tablespoons agave nectar
4 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 banana
watermelon, slice (to garnish)
tequila, shot for adult version

Instructions

Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend and serve.

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Watermelon Frosty

Ingredients

2 cups frozen watermelon, cubes
1/2 cup water (plus more to reach desired consistency)
2 tablespoons agave nectar
4 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 banana
watermelon, slice (to garnish)
tequila, shot for adult version

Instructions

Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend and serve.

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4 inch strips
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, add the olive oil and the potatoes and mix until the potatoes are covered. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper and mix until all the potatoes are coated.
Arrange potato strips in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning over once to ensure even cooking.
Optional:
Once the fries are done, place them into a casserole dish and top with 8 oz of cheddar cheese. Bake for 5 additional minutes, serve with Ranch or Blue cheese dressing.
Note:You can also add bacon bits to the mix.

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4 inch strips
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, add the olive oil and the potatoes and mix until the potatoes are covered. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper and mix until all the potatoes are coated.
Arrange potato strips in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning over once to ensure even cooking.
Optional:
Once the fries are done, place them into a casserole dish and top with 8 oz of cheddar cheese. Bake for 5 additional minutes, serve with Ranch or Blue cheese dressing.
Note:You can also add bacon bits to the mix.

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4 inch strips
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, add the olive oil and the potatoes and mix until the potatoes are covered. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper and mix until all the potatoes are coated.
Arrange potato strips in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning over once to ensure even cooking.
Optional:
Once the fries are done, place them into a casserole dish and top with 8 oz of cheddar cheese. Bake for 5 additional minutes, serve with Ranch or Blue cheese dressing.
Note:You can also add bacon bits to the mix.

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Baked French Fries

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4 inch strips
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, add the olive oil and the potatoes and mix until the potatoes are covered. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper and mix until all the potatoes are coated.
Arrange potato strips in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning over once to ensure even cooking.
Optional:
Once the fries are done, place them into a casserole dish and top with 8 oz of cheddar cheese. Bake for 5 additional minutes, serve with Ranch or Blue cheese dressing.
Note:You can also add bacon bits to the mix.

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RBC Home Fries

Ingredients

40 pounds Potatoes, russet
1/2 cups Garlic, granulated
1/2 cups Pepper, black
1/2 cups Lawry's seasoning salt

Instructions

Wash, cut & rinse the potatoes the NIGHT BEFORE, spread out on baking sheets and season.
Allow to dry over night.
Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
Watch carefully and turn as needed.

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RBC Home Fries

Ingredients

40 pounds Potatoes, russet
1/2 cups Garlic, granulated
1/2 cups Pepper, black
1/2 cups Lawry's seasoning salt

Instructions

Wash, cut & rinse the potatoes the NIGHT BEFORE, spread out on baking sheets and season.
Allow to dry over night.
Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
Watch carefully and turn as needed.

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RBC Home Fries

Ingredients

40 pounds Potatoes, russet
1/2 cups Garlic, granulated
1/2 cups Pepper, black
1/2 cups Lawry's seasoning salt

Instructions

Wash, cut & rinse the potatoes the NIGHT BEFORE, spread out on baking sheets and season.
Allow to dry over night.
Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
Watch carefully and turn as needed.

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RBC Home Fries

Ingredients

40 pounds Potatoes, russet
1/2 cups Garlic, granulated
1/2 cups Pepper, black
1/2 cups Lawry's seasoning salt

Instructions

Wash, cut & rinse the potatoes the NIGHT BEFORE, spread out on baking sheets and season.
Allow to dry over night.
Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
Watch carefully and turn as needed.

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Parmesan Crusted Salmon Florentine

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
5 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon low-fat cream cheese
1 -1 1/4 lb salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lawry's lemon pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
Pam cooking spray

Instructions

For the Spinach mixture (which can be made ahead prior as a time saver for entertaining).Thaw spinach and squeeze of all excess liquid. Set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat and add shallots. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes and add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add spinach, sundried tomatoes, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; let cool about 15 minutes. Add ricotta and cream cheese; stir to combine.
Directions for the Salmon:.
1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Fillet salmon and place skin side down on a glass baking dish.
3.Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise; cover entire top of fish.
4.Sprinkle liberally with bread crumbs mixture. Spray with Pam.
5.Bake about 15-20 minutes, uncovered.
6.Place under broiler until top turns brown.
Place a scoop of the spinach on each plate and top the mixture with a piece of salmon.

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Parmesan Crusted Salmon Florentine

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
5 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon low-fat cream cheese
1 -1 1/4 lb salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lawry's lemon pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
Pam cooking spray

Instructions

For the Spinach mixture (which can be made ahead prior as a time saver for entertaining).Thaw spinach and squeeze of all excess liquid. Set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat and add shallots. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes and add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add spinach, sundried tomatoes, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; let cool about 15 minutes. Add ricotta and cream cheese; stir to combine.
Directions for the Salmon:.
1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Fillet salmon and place skin side down on a glass baking dish.
3.Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise; cover entire top of fish.
4.Sprinkle liberally with bread crumbs mixture. Spray with Pam.
5.Bake about 15-20 minutes, uncovered.
6.Place under broiler until top turns brown.
Place a scoop of the spinach on each plate and top the mixture with a piece of salmon.

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Parmesan Crusted Salmon Florentine

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
5 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon low-fat cream cheese
1 -1 1/4 lb salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lawry's lemon pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
Pam cooking spray

Instructions

For the Spinach mixture (which can be made ahead prior as a time saver for entertaining).Thaw spinach and squeeze of all excess liquid. Set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat and add shallots. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes and add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add spinach, sundried tomatoes, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; let cool about 15 minutes. Add ricotta and cream cheese; stir to combine.
Directions for the Salmon:.
1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Fillet salmon and place skin side down on a glass baking dish.
3.Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise; cover entire top of fish.
4.Sprinkle liberally with bread crumbs mixture. Spray with Pam.
5.Bake about 15-20 minutes, uncovered.
6.Place under broiler until top turns brown.
Place a scoop of the spinach on each plate and top the mixture with a piece of salmon.

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Parmesan Crusted Salmon Florentine

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
5 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon low-fat cream cheese
1 -1 1/4 lb salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lawry's lemon pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
Pam cooking spray

Instructions

For the Spinach mixture (which can be made ahead prior as a time saver for entertaining).Thaw spinach and squeeze of all excess liquid. Set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat and add shallots. Cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes and add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add spinach, sundried tomatoes, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; let cool about 15 minutes. Add ricotta and cream cheese; stir to combine.
Directions for the Salmon:.
1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Fillet salmon and place skin side down on a glass baking dish.
3.Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise; cover entire top of fish.
4.Sprinkle liberally with bread crumbs mixture. Spray with Pam.
5.Bake about 15-20 minutes, uncovered.
6.Place under broiler until top turns brown.
Place a scoop of the spinach on each plate and top the mixture with a piece of salmon.

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Home Fries

Ingredients

1 md Yellow onion peeled, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tb Paprika
1 ts garlic Finely chopped
3 tb parsley Finely chopped
4 tb Unsalted butter
3 lg Russet potatoes
Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until just cooked, 50 to 60 minutes or until just tender. 2. Let the potatoes cool and cut into cubes. Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and saute the onions until golden brown. 3. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the potatoes, paprika and continue cooking until the potatoes become brown. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the parsley. ? 1997 Lifetime Entertainment Services. All rights reserved. MC formatted using MC Buster br Barb at PK

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Home Fries

Ingredients

1 md Yellow onion peeled, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tb Paprika
1 ts garlic Finely chopped
3 tb parsley Finely chopped
4 tb Unsalted butter
3 lg Russet potatoes
Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until just cooked, 50 to 60 minutes or until just tender. 2. Let the potatoes cool and cut into cubes. Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and saute the onions until golden brown. 3. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the potatoes, paprika and continue cooking until the potatoes become brown. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the parsley. ? 1997 Lifetime Entertainment Services. All rights reserved. MC formatted using MC Buster br Barb at PK

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Home Fries

Ingredients

1 md Yellow onion peeled, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tb Paprika
1 ts garlic Finely chopped
3 tb parsley Finely chopped
4 tb Unsalted butter
3 lg Russet potatoes
Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until just cooked, 50 to 60 minutes or until just tender. 2. Let the potatoes cool and cut into cubes. Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and saute the onions until golden brown. 3. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the potatoes, paprika and continue cooking until the potatoes become brown. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the parsley. ? 1997 Lifetime Entertainment Services. All rights reserved. MC formatted using MC Buster br Barb at PK

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Home Fries

Ingredients

1 md Yellow onion peeled, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tb Paprika
1 ts garlic Finely chopped
3 tb parsley Finely chopped
4 tb Unsalted butter
3 lg Russet potatoes
Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until just cooked, 50 to 60 minutes or until just tender. 2. Let the potatoes cool and cut into cubes. Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and saute the onions until golden brown. 3. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the potatoes, paprika and continue cooking until the potatoes become brown. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the parsley. ? 1997 Lifetime Entertainment Services. All rights reserved. MC formatted using MC Buster br Barb at PK

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Mcdonalds Apple Pie Filling

Ingredients

1/2 Vanilla
1 1/2 ts Cornstarch
1/2 c Brown sugar packed
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 c Water
6 c apples Peeled, cored and sliced
1 1/2 ts lemon rind Graded
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
1 1/2 ts Lemon juice

Instructions

In a large , heavy saucepan desolve the sugar and the water. Stir in apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and lemon rind. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover and cook, stirring often till apples are tender. Stir together the corn starch, lemon juice and vanilla. Mix until no lumps appear. Stir into apples, cook and stir gently until mixture thickens. (If apples are very juicy, you may need to add more cornstarch with cold water.) Remove from heat and let cool slightly. I found this in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on Sept.23, 1996. Naomi Posted to EAT-L Digest 07 Apr 97 by MRS NAOMI R SANDERS on Apr 7, 1997

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Mcdonalds Apple Pie Filling

Ingredients

1/2 Vanilla
1 1/2 ts Cornstarch
1/2 c Brown sugar packed
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 c Water
6 c apples Peeled, cored and sliced
1 1/2 ts lemon rind Graded
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
1 1/2 ts Lemon juice

Instructions

In a large , heavy saucepan desolve the sugar and the water. Stir in apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and lemon rind. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover and cook, stirring often till apples are tender. Stir together the corn starch, lemon juice and vanilla. Mix until no lumps appear. Stir into apples, cook and stir gently until mixture thickens. (If apples are very juicy, you may need to add more cornstarch with cold water.) Remove from heat and let cool slightly. I found this in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on Sept.23, 1996. Naomi Posted to EAT-L Digest 07 Apr 97 by MRS NAOMI R SANDERS on Apr 7, 1997

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Mcdonalds Apple Pie Filling

Ingredients

1/2 Vanilla
1 1/2 ts Cornstarch
1/2 c Brown sugar packed
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 c Water
6 c apples Peeled, cored and sliced
1 1/2 ts lemon rind Graded
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
1 1/2 ts Lemon juice

Instructions

In a large , heavy saucepan desolve the sugar and the water. Stir in apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and lemon rind. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover and cook, stirring often till apples are tender. Stir together the corn starch, lemon juice and vanilla. Mix until no lumps appear. Stir into apples, cook and stir gently until mixture thickens. (If apples are very juicy, you may need to add more cornstarch with cold water.) Remove from heat and let cool slightly. I found this in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on Sept.23, 1996. Naomi Posted to EAT-L Digest 07 Apr 97 by MRS NAOMI R SANDERS on Apr 7, 1997

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Mcdonalds Apple Pie Filling

Ingredients

1/2 Vanilla
1 1/2 ts Cornstarch
1/2 c Brown sugar packed
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 c Water
6 c apples Peeled, cored and sliced
1 1/2 ts lemon rind Graded
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
1 1/2 ts Lemon juice

Instructions

In a large , heavy saucepan desolve the sugar and the water. Stir in apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and lemon rind. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover and cook, stirring often till apples are tender. Stir together the corn starch, lemon juice and vanilla. Mix until no lumps appear. Stir into apples, cook and stir gently until mixture thickens. (If apples are very juicy, you may need to add more cornstarch with cold water.) Remove from heat and let cool slightly. I found this in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on Sept.23, 1996. Naomi Posted to EAT-L Digest 07 Apr 97 by MRS NAOMI R SANDERS on Apr 7, 1997

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Deep Fried Ice Cream

Ingredients

Beaten eggs
Bread crumbs
Ice cream
Bread

Instructions

From: hz225wu@unidui.uni-duisburg.de (Micaela Pantke) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 93 09:33:44 +0200 (collection) From: dtau@ee.mu.OZ.AU (David Au) Deep fried ice cream is not something for my taste, but I just happen to know the recipe and its very easy to make. Use ice cream of any flour you like. Scoop and roll the ice cream into a ball, usually the size of a tennis ball. Prepare some white bread with the sides trimmed off and wrap them around the ice cream ball. Roll the ball in some beaten eggs and then in some bread crumbs. Freeze until ready to be served. When frying the ice cream, use medium to hot oil and fry it until golden brown. The frying must be done as quickly as possible before the ice cream melts. Enjoy. REC.FOOD.RECIPES ARCHIVES /DESSERTS From rec.food.cooking archives. Downloaded from G Internet, G Internet.

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Deep Fried Ice Cream

Ingredients

Beaten eggs
Bread crumbs
Ice cream
Bread

Instructions

From: hz225wu@unidui.uni-duisburg.de (Micaela Pantke) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 93 09:33:44 +0200 (collection) From: dtau@ee.mu.OZ.AU (David Au) Deep fried ice cream is not something for my taste, but I just happen to know the recipe and its very easy to make. Use ice cream of any flour you like. Scoop and roll the ice cream into a ball, usually the size of a tennis ball. Prepare some white bread with the sides trimmed off and wrap them around the ice cream ball. Roll the ball in some beaten eggs and then in some bread crumbs. Freeze until ready to be served. When frying the ice cream, use medium to hot oil and fry it until golden brown. The frying must be done as quickly as possible before the ice cream melts. Enjoy. REC.FOOD.RECIPES ARCHIVES /DESSERTS From rec.food.cooking archives. Downloaded from G Internet, G Internet.

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Deep Fried Ice Cream

Ingredients

Beaten eggs
Bread crumbs
Ice cream
Bread

Instructions

From: hz225wu@unidui.uni-duisburg.de (Micaela Pantke) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 93 09:33:44 +0200 (collection) From: dtau@ee.mu.OZ.AU (David Au) Deep fried ice cream is not something for my taste, but I just happen to know the recipe and its very easy to make. Use ice cream of any flour you like. Scoop and roll the ice cream into a ball, usually the size of a tennis ball. Prepare some white bread with the sides trimmed off and wrap them around the ice cream ball. Roll the ball in some beaten eggs and then in some bread crumbs. Freeze until ready to be served. When frying the ice cream, use medium to hot oil and fry it until golden brown. The frying must be done as quickly as possible before the ice cream melts. Enjoy. REC.FOOD.RECIPES ARCHIVES /DESSERTS From rec.food.cooking archives. Downloaded from G Internet, G Internet.

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Deep Fried Ice Cream

Ingredients

Beaten eggs
Bread crumbs
Ice cream
Bread

Instructions

From: hz225wu@unidui.uni-duisburg.de (Micaela Pantke) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 93 09:33:44 +0200 (collection) From: dtau@ee.mu.OZ.AU (David Au) Deep fried ice cream is not something for my taste, but I just happen to know the recipe and its very easy to make. Use ice cream of any flour you like. Scoop and roll the ice cream into a ball, usually the size of a tennis ball. Prepare some white bread with the sides trimmed off and wrap them around the ice cream ball. Roll the ball in some beaten eggs and then in some bread crumbs. Freeze until ready to be served. When frying the ice cream, use medium to hot oil and fry it until golden brown. The frying must be done as quickly as possible before the ice cream melts. Enjoy. REC.FOOD.RECIPES ARCHIVES /DESSERTS From rec.food.cooking archives. Downloaded from G Internet, G Internet.

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Watermelon pops

Ingredients

1 large watermelon

Instructions

Cut the watermelon into 2cm-thick slices. Cut each slice into a triangular wedge.
Make a small incision into the middle of the skin on each piece, large enough to push in a lolly stick.

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Watermelon pops

Ingredients

1 large watermelon

Instructions

Cut the watermelon into 2cm-thick slices. Cut each slice into a triangular wedge.
Make a small incision into the middle of the skin on each piece, large enough to push in a lolly stick.

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Watermelon pops

Ingredients

1 large watermelon

Instructions

Cut the watermelon into 2cm-thick slices. Cut each slice into a triangular wedge.
Make a small incision into the middle of the skin on each piece, large enough to push in a lolly stick.

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Watermelon pops

Ingredients

1 large watermelon

Instructions

Cut the watermelon into 2cm-thick slices. Cut each slice into a triangular wedge.
Make a small incision into the middle of the skin on each piece, large enough to push in a lolly stick.

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Oven Baked Spiced Fries - V 2

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 dash Salt
1 dash Pepper
1 teaspoon Cajun spice
1 teaspoon Tarragon optional
1 teaspoon Thyme optional
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large Red russet potatoes or red yukons

Instructions

Clean potatoes (scrub skin)
slice in your choice of wedges or cubes -- keep them fairly equal in size
place in large zip bag - potatoes, spices, oil
seal and shake
place on non-stick pan
bake at 400' till done -- around 35-45 min (if you want to cook these along side your dinner and it takes say an hour lower the temp to accommodate - ie 325 (1 hour), 350, 375)
(sometimes i turn them - most times not - they be brown and crispy when done)

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Oven Baked Spiced Fries - V 2

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 dash Salt
1 dash Pepper
1 teaspoon Cajun spice
1 teaspoon Tarragon optional
1 teaspoon Thyme optional
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large Red russet potatoes or red yukons

Instructions

Clean potatoes (scrub skin)
slice in your choice of wedges or cubes -- keep them fairly equal in size
place in large zip bag - potatoes, spices, oil
seal and shake
place on non-stick pan
bake at 400' till done -- around 35-45 min (if you want to cook these along side your dinner and it takes say an hour lower the temp to accommodate - ie 325 (1 hour), 350, 375)
(sometimes i turn them - most times not - they be brown and crispy when done)

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Oven Baked Spiced Fries - V 2

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 dash Salt
1 dash Pepper
1 teaspoon Cajun spice
1 teaspoon Tarragon optional
1 teaspoon Thyme optional
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large Red russet potatoes or red yukons

Instructions

Clean potatoes (scrub skin)
slice in your choice of wedges or cubes -- keep them fairly equal in size
place in large zip bag - potatoes, spices, oil
seal and shake
place on non-stick pan
bake at 400' till done -- around 35-45 min (if you want to cook these along side your dinner and it takes say an hour lower the temp to accommodate - ie 325 (1 hour), 350, 375)
(sometimes i turn them - most times not - they be brown and crispy when done)

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Oven Baked Spiced Fries - V 2

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 dash Salt
1 dash Pepper
1 teaspoon Cajun spice
1 teaspoon Tarragon optional
1 teaspoon Thyme optional
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large Red russet potatoes or red yukons

Instructions

Clean potatoes (scrub skin)
slice in your choice of wedges or cubes -- keep them fairly equal in size
place in large zip bag - potatoes, spices, oil
seal and shake
place on non-stick pan
bake at 400' till done -- around 35-45 min (if you want to cook these along side your dinner and it takes say an hour lower the temp to accommodate - ie 325 (1 hour), 350, 375)
(sometimes i turn them - most times not - they be brown and crispy when done)

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Grilled Chicken with Fries

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts
1 bag Frozen French Fries

Instructions

Pan Fry Chicken Breasts. Bake French Fries.

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Grilled Chicken with Fries

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts
1 bag Frozen French Fries

Instructions

Pan Fry Chicken Breasts. Bake French Fries.

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Grilled Chicken with Fries

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts
1 bag Frozen French Fries

Instructions

Pan Fry Chicken Breasts. Bake French Fries.

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Grilled Chicken with Fries

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts
1 bag Frozen French Fries

Instructions

Pan Fry Chicken Breasts. Bake French Fries.

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Watermelon Flight (Trayectoria de Sandia)

Ingredients

1 tomato
Twelve 1-inch watermelon cubes
2 teaspoons double cream
2 teaspoons trout or salmon roe
Balsamic vinegar
Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, slice off the tops and bottoms of the tomato. Locate the fleshy dividing wall of one segment inside the tomato. Slice into the wall and open up the flesh to expose the seeds. Remove the seeds and their pulp by slicing through the tomato the core. Set aside the seeds. Your aim is to keep the pulp of the seeds together to create tomato seed "fillets" that are separate from the firmer tomato flesh. Repeat with each segment of the tomato.
Using a small melon baller, hollow out the watermelon cubes to create little watermelon cups.
Place 3 watermelon cubes on each plate. In cube #1, spoon 1/2 teaspoon of double cream and top with 1/2 teaspoon of the roe. In cube #2, add a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Using a microplane grater, shave a generous amount of Parmesan over top. In cube #3, place a tomato seed fillet.

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Watermelon Flight (Trayectoria de Sandia)

Ingredients

1 tomato
Twelve 1-inch watermelon cubes
2 teaspoons double cream
2 teaspoons trout or salmon roe
Balsamic vinegar
Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, slice off the tops and bottoms of the tomato. Locate the fleshy dividing wall of one segment inside the tomato. Slice into the wall and open up the flesh to expose the seeds. Remove the seeds and their pulp by slicing through the tomato the core. Set aside the seeds. Your aim is to keep the pulp of the seeds together to create tomato seed "fillets" that are separate from the firmer tomato flesh. Repeat with each segment of the tomato.
Using a small melon baller, hollow out the watermelon cubes to create little watermelon cups.
Place 3 watermelon cubes on each plate. In cube #1, spoon 1/2 teaspoon of double cream and top with 1/2 teaspoon of the roe. In cube #2, add a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Using a microplane grater, shave a generous amount of Parmesan over top. In cube #3, place a tomato seed fillet.

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Watermelon Flight (Trayectoria de Sandia)

Ingredients

1 tomato
Twelve 1-inch watermelon cubes
2 teaspoons double cream
2 teaspoons trout or salmon roe
Balsamic vinegar
Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, slice off the tops and bottoms of the tomato. Locate the fleshy dividing wall of one segment inside the tomato. Slice into the wall and open up the flesh to expose the seeds. Remove the seeds and their pulp by slicing through the tomato the core. Set aside the seeds. Your aim is to keep the pulp of the seeds together to create tomato seed "fillets" that are separate from the firmer tomato flesh. Repeat with each segment of the tomato.
Using a small melon baller, hollow out the watermelon cubes to create little watermelon cups.
Place 3 watermelon cubes on each plate. In cube #1, spoon 1/2 teaspoon of double cream and top with 1/2 teaspoon of the roe. In cube #2, add a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Using a microplane grater, shave a generous amount of Parmesan over top. In cube #3, place a tomato seed fillet.

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Watermelon Flight (Trayectoria de Sandia)

Ingredients

1 tomato
Twelve 1-inch watermelon cubes
2 teaspoons double cream
2 teaspoons trout or salmon roe
Balsamic vinegar
Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, slice off the tops and bottoms of the tomato. Locate the fleshy dividing wall of one segment inside the tomato. Slice into the wall and open up the flesh to expose the seeds. Remove the seeds and their pulp by slicing through the tomato the core. Set aside the seeds. Your aim is to keep the pulp of the seeds together to create tomato seed "fillets" that are separate from the firmer tomato flesh. Repeat with each segment of the tomato.
Using a small melon baller, hollow out the watermelon cubes to create little watermelon cups.
Place 3 watermelon cubes on each plate. In cube #1, spoon 1/2 teaspoon of double cream and top with 1/2 teaspoon of the roe. In cube #2, add a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Using a microplane grater, shave a generous amount of Parmesan over top. In cube #3, place a tomato seed fillet.

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Air Fryer Latkes

Ingredients

2 medium or 3 small russet potatoes
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons matzo meal, or plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, as needed
Sour cream, for serving, optional
Applesauce, for serving, optional
Thinly sliced chives, for serving, optional

Instructions

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
Scrub the potatoes and grate them on the large holes of a box grater. You can also use the grating blade in your food processor.
If you prefer, you can chop the shreds into smaller pieces. This will help make the latkes into more compact rounds.
Grate or chop the onion. Combine the potatoes and onion in a colander. Rinse the shredded mixture with cold water.
Place the mixture onto a few layers of cheesecloth and squeeze the liquid out over a medium bowl. Twist and squeeze as hard as you can until almost all of the liquid has been removed. Put the potato and onion shreds into a large separate bowl.
Let the liquid settle. Pour off and discard most of the liquid, leaving behind the thick potato starch gathered at the bottom of the bowl.
Whisk together the eggs, matzo meal, salt, pepper, and reserved potato starch.
Add the egg mixture to the potato and onion shreds. Mix together to combine.
Generously grease the bottom of your air fryer with some of the olive oil. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 200 F. Set a cooling rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Dollop 1/4-cup portions of the latke mixture onto the greased air fryer basket. Make them as thick or as thin as you would like. Sprinkle them with more salt. Brush the top of each latke with more olive oil.
Cook in the air fryer for 8 minutes.
Flip and cook until golden brown and crisp, an additional 5 minutes.
Transfer to the rack and keep warm in the oven while you make the remaining batches. Re-grease the air fryer with olive oil and cook in batches until all of the latke batter is cooked.
Serve hot with applesauce, sour cream, and chopped chives, if desired, and enjoy.

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Air Fryer Latkes

Ingredients

2 medium or 3 small russet potatoes
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons matzo meal, or plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, as needed
Sour cream, for serving, optional
Applesauce, for serving, optional
Thinly sliced chives, for serving, optional

Instructions

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
Scrub the potatoes and grate them on the large holes of a box grater. You can also use the grating blade in your food processor.
If you prefer, you can chop the shreds into smaller pieces. This will help make the latkes into more compact rounds.
Grate or chop the onion. Combine the potatoes and onion in a colander. Rinse the shredded mixture with cold water.
Place the mixture onto a few layers of cheesecloth and squeeze the liquid out over a medium bowl. Twist and squeeze as hard as you can until almost all of the liquid has been removed. Put the potato and onion shreds into a large separate bowl.
Let the liquid settle. Pour off and discard most of the liquid, leaving behind the thick potato starch gathered at the bottom of the bowl.
Whisk together the eggs, matzo meal, salt, pepper, and reserved potato starch.
Add the egg mixture to the potato and onion shreds. Mix together to combine.
Generously grease the bottom of your air fryer with some of the olive oil. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 200 F. Set a cooling rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Dollop 1/4-cup portions of the latke mixture onto the greased air fryer basket. Make them as thick or as thin as you would like. Sprinkle them with more salt. Brush the top of each latke with more olive oil.
Cook in the air fryer for 8 minutes.
Flip and cook until golden brown and crisp, an additional 5 minutes.
Transfer to the rack and keep warm in the oven while you make the remaining batches. Re-grease the air fryer with olive oil and cook in batches until all of the latke batter is cooked.
Serve hot with applesauce, sour cream, and chopped chives, if desired, and enjoy.

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Air Fryer Latkes

Ingredients

2 medium or 3 small russet potatoes
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons matzo meal, or plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, as needed
Sour cream, for serving, optional
Applesauce, for serving, optional
Thinly sliced chives, for serving, optional

Instructions

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
Scrub the potatoes and grate them on the large holes of a box grater. You can also use the grating blade in your food processor.
If you prefer, you can chop the shreds into smaller pieces. This will help make the latkes into more compact rounds.
Grate or chop the onion. Combine the potatoes and onion in a colander. Rinse the shredded mixture with cold water.
Place the mixture onto a few layers of cheesecloth and squeeze the liquid out over a medium bowl. Twist and squeeze as hard as you can until almost all of the liquid has been removed. Put the potato and onion shreds into a large separate bowl.
Let the liquid settle. Pour off and discard most of the liquid, leaving behind the thick potato starch gathered at the bottom of the bowl.
Whisk together the eggs, matzo meal, salt, pepper, and reserved potato starch.
Add the egg mixture to the potato and onion shreds. Mix together to combine.
Generously grease the bottom of your air fryer with some of the olive oil. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 200 F. Set a cooling rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Dollop 1/4-cup portions of the latke mixture onto the greased air fryer basket. Make them as thick or as thin as you would like. Sprinkle them with more salt. Brush the top of each latke with more olive oil.
Cook in the air fryer for 8 minutes.
Flip and cook until golden brown and crisp, an additional 5 minutes.
Transfer to the rack and keep warm in the oven while you make the remaining batches. Re-grease the air fryer with olive oil and cook in batches until all of the latke batter is cooked.
Serve hot with applesauce, sour cream, and chopped chives, if desired, and enjoy.

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Air Fryer Latkes

Ingredients

2 medium or 3 small russet potatoes
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons matzo meal, or plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, as needed
Sour cream, for serving, optional
Applesauce, for serving, optional
Thinly sliced chives, for serving, optional

Instructions

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
Scrub the potatoes and grate them on the large holes of a box grater. You can also use the grating blade in your food processor.
If you prefer, you can chop the shreds into smaller pieces. This will help make the latkes into more compact rounds.
Grate or chop the onion. Combine the potatoes and onion in a colander. Rinse the shredded mixture with cold water.
Place the mixture onto a few layers of cheesecloth and squeeze the liquid out over a medium bowl. Twist and squeeze as hard as you can until almost all of the liquid has been removed. Put the potato and onion shreds into a large separate bowl.
Let the liquid settle. Pour off and discard most of the liquid, leaving behind the thick potato starch gathered at the bottom of the bowl.
Whisk together the eggs, matzo meal, salt, pepper, and reserved potato starch.
Add the egg mixture to the potato and onion shreds. Mix together to combine.
Generously grease the bottom of your air fryer with some of the olive oil. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 200 F. Set a cooling rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Dollop 1/4-cup portions of the latke mixture onto the greased air fryer basket. Make them as thick or as thin as you would like. Sprinkle them with more salt. Brush the top of each latke with more olive oil.
Cook in the air fryer for 8 minutes.
Flip and cook until golden brown and crisp, an additional 5 minutes.
Transfer to the rack and keep warm in the oven while you make the remaining batches. Re-grease the air fryer with olive oil and cook in batches until all of the latke batter is cooked.
Serve hot with applesauce, sour cream, and chopped chives, if desired, and enjoy.

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Deep-Fried Watermelon

Ingredients

6 - 8 pounds seedless watermelon
3 cups vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 egg whites beaten
2 teaspoons water
3/4 cup flour
Powdered confectioners' sugar for garnish

Instructions

Cut watermelon in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise into 2. You should have 4 long triangular-shaped pieces. Remove the rinds, cut into 1-inch thick slices, then cut the flesh into about 1-inch triangles. (It is not a science, so do not worry if you have odd shapes.)
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or wok to 350 F.
Whisk cornstarch with egg whites and water until combined.
Dredge watermelon chunks in the flour, then coat with the cornstarch batter. Deep-fry in batches, leaving room in between pieces to properly brown, until watermelon chunks are golden.
Remove from oil and drain well. Sprinkle deep-fried watermelon with a dusting of powdered confectioners' sugar to serve.

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Deep-Fried Watermelon

Ingredients

6 - 8 pounds seedless watermelon
3 cups vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 egg whites beaten
2 teaspoons water
3/4 cup flour
Powdered confectioners' sugar for garnish

Instructions

Cut watermelon in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise into 2. You should have 4 long triangular-shaped pieces. Remove the rinds, cut into 1-inch thick slices, then cut the flesh into about 1-inch triangles. (It is not a science, so do not worry if you have odd shapes.)
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or wok to 350 F.
Whisk cornstarch with egg whites and water until combined.
Dredge watermelon chunks in the flour, then coat with the cornstarch batter. Deep-fry in batches, leaving room in between pieces to properly brown, until watermelon chunks are golden.
Remove from oil and drain well. Sprinkle deep-fried watermelon with a dusting of powdered confectioners' sugar to serve.

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Deep-Fried Watermelon

Ingredients

6 - 8 pounds seedless watermelon
3 cups vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 egg whites beaten
2 teaspoons water
3/4 cup flour
Powdered confectioners' sugar for garnish

Instructions

Cut watermelon in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise into 2. You should have 4 long triangular-shaped pieces. Remove the rinds, cut into 1-inch thick slices, then cut the flesh into about 1-inch triangles. (It is not a science, so do not worry if you have odd shapes.)
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or wok to 350 F.
Whisk cornstarch with egg whites and water until combined.
Dredge watermelon chunks in the flour, then coat with the cornstarch batter. Deep-fry in batches, leaving room in between pieces to properly brown, until watermelon chunks are golden.
Remove from oil and drain well. Sprinkle deep-fried watermelon with a dusting of powdered confectioners' sugar to serve.

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Deep-Fried Watermelon

Ingredients

6 - 8 pounds seedless watermelon
3 cups vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 egg whites beaten
2 teaspoons water
3/4 cup flour
Powdered confectioners' sugar for garnish

Instructions

Cut watermelon in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise into 2. You should have 4 long triangular-shaped pieces. Remove the rinds, cut into 1-inch thick slices, then cut the flesh into about 1-inch triangles. (It is not a science, so do not worry if you have odd shapes.)
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or wok to 350 F.
Whisk cornstarch with egg whites and water until combined.
Dredge watermelon chunks in the flour, then coat with the cornstarch batter. Deep-fry in batches, leaving room in between pieces to properly brown, until watermelon chunks are golden.
Remove from oil and drain well. Sprinkle deep-fried watermelon with a dusting of powdered confectioners' sugar to serve.

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Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Feta and Toasted Almonds

Ingredients

8 cups Watermelon chunchs cut into 1 and 1/4 chunks
3 pounds ripe tomatoes (heirloom in assorted colors cut into 1 and 1/4 chunks
1 teaspoon or more Kosher Salt
5 tablespoons Olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Dill, Basil, and Mint
6 cups Arugula
1 cup Feta cheese
1/2 cup Sliced almonds lightly toasted

Instructions

Combine melon and tomatoes in large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon fleur de sel and toss to blend; let stand 15 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and herbs to melon mixture. Season to taste with pepper and more salt, if desired.
Toss arugula in medium bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Divide arugula among plates. Top with melon salad; sprinkle with feta cheese and toasted almonds and serve

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Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Feta and Toasted Almonds

Ingredients

8 cups Watermelon chunchs cut into 1 and 1/4 chunks
3 pounds ripe tomatoes (heirloom in assorted colors cut into 1 and 1/4 chunks
1 teaspoon or more Kosher Salt
5 tablespoons Olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Dill, Basil, and Mint
6 cups Arugula
1 cup Feta cheese
1/2 cup Sliced almonds lightly toasted

Instructions

Combine melon and tomatoes in large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon fleur de sel and toss to blend; let stand 15 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and herbs to melon mixture. Season to taste with pepper and more salt, if desired.
Toss arugula in medium bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Divide arugula among plates. Top with melon salad; sprinkle with feta cheese and toasted almonds and serve

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Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Feta and Toasted Almonds

Ingredients

8 cups Watermelon chunchs cut into 1 and 1/4 chunks
3 pounds ripe tomatoes (heirloom in assorted colors cut into 1 and 1/4 chunks
1 teaspoon or more Kosher Salt
5 tablespoons Olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Dill, Basil, and Mint
6 cups Arugula
1 cup Feta cheese
1/2 cup Sliced almonds lightly toasted

Instructions

Combine melon and tomatoes in large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon fleur de sel and toss to blend; let stand 15 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and herbs to melon mixture. Season to taste with pepper and more salt, if desired.
Toss arugula in medium bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Divide arugula among plates. Top with melon salad; sprinkle with feta cheese and toasted almonds and serve

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Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Feta and Toasted Almonds

Ingredients

8 cups Watermelon chunchs cut into 1 and 1/4 chunks
3 pounds ripe tomatoes (heirloom in assorted colors cut into 1 and 1/4 chunks
1 teaspoon or more Kosher Salt
5 tablespoons Olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons Dill, Basil, and Mint
6 cups Arugula
1 cup Feta cheese
1/2 cup Sliced almonds lightly toasted

Instructions

Combine melon and tomatoes in large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon fleur de sel and toss to blend; let stand 15 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and herbs to melon mixture. Season to taste with pepper and more salt, if desired.
Toss arugula in medium bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Divide arugula among plates. Top with melon salad; sprinkle with feta cheese and toasted almonds and serve

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Super Greens Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 cups arugula
2 cups kale, chopped
2 cups Spinach
1 cup watermelon, or grapefruit diced
1 tablespoon unsalted sunflower seeds
antioxident dressing

Instructions

chop kale to bite size pieces (tip stack kale leaves into a pile. Roll the leaves together, run a sharp knife through roll of kale to create thin to medium strips). Chop fruit into cubes. Mix arugula spinach and kale together. Add watermelon cubes to salad. Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of homemade salad dressing. Top with sunflower seeds.

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Super Greens Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 cups arugula
2 cups kale, chopped
2 cups Spinach
1 cup watermelon, or grapefruit diced
1 tablespoon unsalted sunflower seeds
antioxident dressing

Instructions

chop kale to bite size pieces (tip stack kale leaves into a pile. Roll the leaves together, run a sharp knife through roll of kale to create thin to medium strips). Chop fruit into cubes. Mix arugula spinach and kale together. Add watermelon cubes to salad. Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of homemade salad dressing. Top with sunflower seeds.

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Super Greens Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 cups arugula
2 cups kale, chopped
2 cups Spinach
1 cup watermelon, or grapefruit diced
1 tablespoon unsalted sunflower seeds
antioxident dressing

Instructions

chop kale to bite size pieces (tip stack kale leaves into a pile. Roll the leaves together, run a sharp knife through roll of kale to create thin to medium strips). Chop fruit into cubes. Mix arugula spinach and kale together. Add watermelon cubes to salad. Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of homemade salad dressing. Top with sunflower seeds.

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Super Greens Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 cups arugula
2 cups kale, chopped
2 cups Spinach
1 cup watermelon, or grapefruit diced
1 tablespoon unsalted sunflower seeds
antioxident dressing

Instructions

chop kale to bite size pieces (tip stack kale leaves into a pile. Roll the leaves together, run a sharp knife through roll of kale to create thin to medium strips). Chop fruit into cubes. Mix arugula spinach and kale together. Add watermelon cubes to salad. Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons of homemade salad dressing. Top with sunflower seeds.

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Garlicky Sweet-Potato Fries

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
4 clove garlic
Sea Salt
clove Freshly ground pepper
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. Sliced scallions
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 peach
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 tsp. Grated Ginger
1 tsp. soy sauce

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, parsley, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 2 hours.
Heat grill to medium. Grill sweet potatoes until tender, turning once, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature, with dipping sauces if desired.
To make Creamy Scallion Dip: Combine ingredients in bowl and serve.
To make Ginger-Peach Ketchup: Simmer peach, ketchup, lemon juice, ginger, and soy sauce for about 10 minutes. Serve.

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Garlicky Sweet-Potato Fries

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
4 clove garlic
Sea Salt
clove Freshly ground pepper
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. Sliced scallions
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 peach
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 tsp. Grated Ginger
1 tsp. soy sauce

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, parsley, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 2 hours.
Heat grill to medium. Grill sweet potatoes until tender, turning once, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature, with dipping sauces if desired.
To make Creamy Scallion Dip: Combine ingredients in bowl and serve.
To make Ginger-Peach Ketchup: Simmer peach, ketchup, lemon juice, ginger, and soy sauce for about 10 minutes. Serve.

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Garlicky Sweet-Potato Fries

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
4 clove garlic
Sea Salt
clove Freshly ground pepper
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. Sliced scallions
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 peach
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 tsp. Grated Ginger
1 tsp. soy sauce

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, parsley, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 2 hours.
Heat grill to medium. Grill sweet potatoes until tender, turning once, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature, with dipping sauces if desired.
To make Creamy Scallion Dip: Combine ingredients in bowl and serve.
To make Ginger-Peach Ketchup: Simmer peach, ketchup, lemon juice, ginger, and soy sauce for about 10 minutes. Serve.

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Garlicky Sweet-Potato Fries

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
4 clove garlic
Sea Salt
clove Freshly ground pepper
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. Sliced scallions
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 peach
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 tsp. Grated Ginger
1 tsp. soy sauce

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, parsley, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 2 hours.
Heat grill to medium. Grill sweet potatoes until tender, turning once, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature, with dipping sauces if desired.
To make Creamy Scallion Dip: Combine ingredients in bowl and serve.
To make Ginger-Peach Ketchup: Simmer peach, ketchup, lemon juice, ginger, and soy sauce for about 10 minutes. Serve.

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French Fries

Ingredients

Salt to taste
3 Medium-large russet potatoes
Cornstarch
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

Peel the potatoes, and cut them lengthwise into strips 1/4-inch thick. In a bowl cover the potatoes with cold water and let them soak, chilled, overnight. In a deep fryer or heavy saucepan preheat the oil to 325 degrees. Drain the potatoes and pat them dry. Sprinkle the potatoes with cornstarch shaking off the excess. Add the potatoes to the oil and fry them for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are soft and just beginning to brown. With a spider or slotted spoon transfer the potatoes to a tray lined with paper towels to drain. Just before serving heat the oil in the deep fryer to 395 degrees. Add the potatoes and cook for 1 minute, or until golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain, sprinkle with salt and serve. Yield: 4 servings Posted to recipelu-digest by molony on Mar 13, 1998

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French Fries

Ingredients

Salt to taste
3 Medium-large russet potatoes
Cornstarch
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

Peel the potatoes, and cut them lengthwise into strips 1/4-inch thick. In a bowl cover the potatoes with cold water and let them soak, chilled, overnight. In a deep fryer or heavy saucepan preheat the oil to 325 degrees. Drain the potatoes and pat them dry. Sprinkle the potatoes with cornstarch shaking off the excess. Add the potatoes to the oil and fry them for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are soft and just beginning to brown. With a spider or slotted spoon transfer the potatoes to a tray lined with paper towels to drain. Just before serving heat the oil in the deep fryer to 395 degrees. Add the potatoes and cook for 1 minute, or until golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain, sprinkle with salt and serve. Yield: 4 servings Posted to recipelu-digest by molony on Mar 13, 1998

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French Fries

Ingredients

Salt to taste
3 Medium-large russet potatoes
Cornstarch
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

Peel the potatoes, and cut them lengthwise into strips 1/4-inch thick. In a bowl cover the potatoes with cold water and let them soak, chilled, overnight. In a deep fryer or heavy saucepan preheat the oil to 325 degrees. Drain the potatoes and pat them dry. Sprinkle the potatoes with cornstarch shaking off the excess. Add the potatoes to the oil and fry them for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are soft and just beginning to brown. With a spider or slotted spoon transfer the potatoes to a tray lined with paper towels to drain. Just before serving heat the oil in the deep fryer to 395 degrees. Add the potatoes and cook for 1 minute, or until golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain, sprinkle with salt and serve. Yield: 4 servings Posted to recipelu-digest by molony on Mar 13, 1998

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French Fries

Ingredients

Salt to taste
3 Medium-large russet potatoes
Cornstarch
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

Peel the potatoes, and cut them lengthwise into strips 1/4-inch thick. In a bowl cover the potatoes with cold water and let them soak, chilled, overnight. In a deep fryer or heavy saucepan preheat the oil to 325 degrees. Drain the potatoes and pat them dry. Sprinkle the potatoes with cornstarch shaking off the excess. Add the potatoes to the oil and fry them for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are soft and just beginning to brown. With a spider or slotted spoon transfer the potatoes to a tray lined with paper towels to drain. Just before serving heat the oil in the deep fryer to 395 degrees. Add the potatoes and cook for 1 minute, or until golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain, sprinkle with salt and serve. Yield: 4 servings Posted to recipelu-digest by molony on Mar 13, 1998

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Fresh Fruit Parfait With Lemon-Poppy Seed Yogurt

Ingredients

2 kiwi, peeled, quartered and sliced
2 peaches, pitted, quartered, diced
1 cup blueberries
1 lemon, juiced, plus zest for garnish
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon poppy seed
mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl place cut fruit, blueberries, lemon juice and 1 tbsp sugar. Mix well and macerate for about 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the fruit to be infused with lemon juice and sugar.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir 2 cups of lowfat yogurt and poppy seeds.
In clear glasses (wine glasses make an excellent choice) layer the ingredients starting with the fruit mixture, then the yogurt. Repeat until full. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

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Fresh Fruit Parfait With Lemon-Poppy Seed Yogurt

Ingredients

2 kiwi, peeled, quartered and sliced
2 peaches, pitted, quartered, diced
1 cup blueberries
1 lemon, juiced, plus zest for garnish
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon poppy seed
mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl place cut fruit, blueberries, lemon juice and 1 tbsp sugar. Mix well and macerate for about 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the fruit to be infused with lemon juice and sugar.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir 2 cups of lowfat yogurt and poppy seeds.
In clear glasses (wine glasses make an excellent choice) layer the ingredients starting with the fruit mixture, then the yogurt. Repeat until full. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

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Fresh Fruit Parfait With Lemon-Poppy Seed Yogurt

Ingredients

2 kiwi, peeled, quartered and sliced
2 peaches, pitted, quartered, diced
1 cup blueberries
1 lemon, juiced, plus zest for garnish
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon poppy seed
mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl place cut fruit, blueberries, lemon juice and 1 tbsp sugar. Mix well and macerate for about 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the fruit to be infused with lemon juice and sugar.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir 2 cups of lowfat yogurt and poppy seeds.
In clear glasses (wine glasses make an excellent choice) layer the ingredients starting with the fruit mixture, then the yogurt. Repeat until full. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

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Fresh Fruit Parfait With Lemon-Poppy Seed Yogurt

Ingredients

2 kiwi, peeled, quartered and sliced
2 peaches, pitted, quartered, diced
1 cup blueberries
1 lemon, juiced, plus zest for garnish
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon poppy seed
mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl place cut fruit, blueberries, lemon juice and 1 tbsp sugar. Mix well and macerate for about 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the fruit to be infused with lemon juice and sugar.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir 2 cups of lowfat yogurt and poppy seeds.
In clear glasses (wine glasses make an excellent choice) layer the ingredients starting with the fruit mixture, then the yogurt. Repeat until full. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

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Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

6 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
1 english cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, plus more sliced into rounds, for garnish
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ jalapeño, seeded and chopped, plus more sliced into rounds, for garnish
¼ cup fresh mint leaf, plus more sprigs, for garnish
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Add the watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, jalapeño, mint, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender..
While blending, slowly add the olive oil and continue blending until the mixture has reached your desired consistency.
Transfer the soup to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to allow the flavors to deepen.
Serve the soup chilled and garnish with a slice of cucumber, a slice of jalapeño, and a sprig of mint.
Enjoy!

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Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

6 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
1 english cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, plus more sliced into rounds, for garnish
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ jalapeño, seeded and chopped, plus more sliced into rounds, for garnish
¼ cup fresh mint leaf, plus more sprigs, for garnish
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Add the watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, jalapeño, mint, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender..
While blending, slowly add the olive oil and continue blending until the mixture has reached your desired consistency.
Transfer the soup to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to allow the flavors to deepen.
Serve the soup chilled and garnish with a slice of cucumber, a slice of jalapeño, and a sprig of mint.
Enjoy!

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Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

6 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
1 english cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, plus more sliced into rounds, for garnish
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ jalapeño, seeded and chopped, plus more sliced into rounds, for garnish
¼ cup fresh mint leaf, plus more sprigs, for garnish
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Add the watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, jalapeño, mint, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender..
While blending, slowly add the olive oil and continue blending until the mixture has reached your desired consistency.
Transfer the soup to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to allow the flavors to deepen.
Serve the soup chilled and garnish with a slice of cucumber, a slice of jalapeño, and a sprig of mint.
Enjoy!

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Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

6 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
1 english cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, plus more sliced into rounds, for garnish
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ jalapeño, seeded and chopped, plus more sliced into rounds, for garnish
¼ cup fresh mint leaf, plus more sprigs, for garnish
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Add the watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, jalapeño, mint, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender..
While blending, slowly add the olive oil and continue blending until the mixture has reached your desired consistency.
Transfer the soup to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to allow the flavors to deepen.
Serve the soup chilled and garnish with a slice of cucumber, a slice of jalapeño, and a sprig of mint.
Enjoy!

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Fried apples

Ingredients

6 Red delicious apples Peeled cored and sliced
1/4 Cup Water
1/3 Cup Butter
1/3 Cup Light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice

Instructions

Apple should be sliced into thick slices. Place in a skillet with the water and butter. Cook over moderate heat, stirring to prevent sticking, until barely tender. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and lemon juice. Toss and cover, let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Fried apples

Ingredients

6 Red delicious apples Peeled cored and sliced
1/4 Cup Water
1/3 Cup Butter
1/3 Cup Light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice

Instructions

Apple should be sliced into thick slices. Place in a skillet with the water and butter. Cook over moderate heat, stirring to prevent sticking, until barely tender. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and lemon juice. Toss and cover, let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Fried apples

Ingredients

6 Red delicious apples Peeled cored and sliced
1/4 Cup Water
1/3 Cup Butter
1/3 Cup Light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice

Instructions

Apple should be sliced into thick slices. Place in a skillet with the water and butter. Cook over moderate heat, stirring to prevent sticking, until barely tender. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and lemon juice. Toss and cover, let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Fried apples

Ingredients

6 Red delicious apples Peeled cored and sliced
1/4 Cup Water
1/3 Cup Butter
1/3 Cup Light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice

Instructions

Apple should be sliced into thick slices. Place in a skillet with the water and butter. Cook over moderate heat, stirring to prevent sticking, until barely tender. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and lemon juice. Toss and cover, let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Watermelon, Green Onion, and Mint Salad

Ingredients

5 cups 3/4- to 1-inch cubes seeded watermelon – I use one
– I use entire chile
1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar - Trade

Instructions

Combine watermelon, green onions, mint, parsley,
and chiles in large bowl.
Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend.
Pour dressing over watermelon mixture; toss to coat.
Season salad generously with salt and pepper.
This is not very good leftover so eat it up!

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Watermelon, Green Onion, and Mint Salad

Ingredients

5 cups 3/4- to 1-inch cubes seeded watermelon – I use one
– I use entire chile
1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar - Trade

Instructions

Combine watermelon, green onions, mint, parsley,
and chiles in large bowl.
Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend.
Pour dressing over watermelon mixture; toss to coat.
Season salad generously with salt and pepper.
This is not very good leftover so eat it up!

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Watermelon, Green Onion, and Mint Salad

Ingredients

5 cups 3/4- to 1-inch cubes seeded watermelon – I use one
– I use entire chile
1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar - Trade

Instructions

Combine watermelon, green onions, mint, parsley,
and chiles in large bowl.
Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend.
Pour dressing over watermelon mixture; toss to coat.
Season salad generously with salt and pepper.
This is not very good leftover so eat it up!

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Watermelon, Green Onion, and Mint Salad

Ingredients

5 cups 3/4- to 1-inch cubes seeded watermelon – I use one
– I use entire chile
1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar - Trade

Instructions

Combine watermelon, green onions, mint, parsley,
and chiles in large bowl.
Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend.
Pour dressing over watermelon mixture; toss to coat.
Season salad generously with salt and pepper.
This is not very good leftover so eat it up!

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/8 cup orange juice fresh
1/8 cup Lemon Juice fresh
1/2 T honey
1/4 cup Olive oil
pinch salt and pepper
4 cups salad greens
2 cups Watermelon cut into 1" cubes
1/2 cup feta

Instructions

Make dressing first -
Whisk together the first three ingredients
Gradually pour in the olive oil, whisking all the time
Add salt and pepper
(If not using right away, cover and vinaigrette.)
Toss salad greens, watermelon and feta together.
Add salad dressing and toss.
Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/8 cup orange juice fresh
1/8 cup Lemon Juice fresh
1/2 T honey
1/4 cup Olive oil
pinch salt and pepper
4 cups salad greens
2 cups Watermelon cut into 1" cubes
1/2 cup feta

Instructions

Make dressing first -
Whisk together the first three ingredients
Gradually pour in the olive oil, whisking all the time
Add salt and pepper
(If not using right away, cover and vinaigrette.)
Toss salad greens, watermelon and feta together.
Add salad dressing and toss.
Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/8 cup orange juice fresh
1/8 cup Lemon Juice fresh
1/2 T honey
1/4 cup Olive oil
pinch salt and pepper
4 cups salad greens
2 cups Watermelon cut into 1" cubes
1/2 cup feta

Instructions

Make dressing first -
Whisk together the first three ingredients
Gradually pour in the olive oil, whisking all the time
Add salt and pepper
(If not using right away, cover and vinaigrette.)
Toss salad greens, watermelon and feta together.
Add salad dressing and toss.
Serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

1/8 cup orange juice fresh
1/8 cup Lemon Juice fresh
1/2 T honey
1/4 cup Olive oil
pinch salt and pepper
4 cups salad greens
2 cups Watermelon cut into 1" cubes
1/2 cup feta

Instructions

Make dressing first -
Whisk together the first three ingredients
Gradually pour in the olive oil, whisking all the time
Add salt and pepper
(If not using right away, cover and vinaigrette.)
Toss salad greens, watermelon and feta together.
Add salad dressing and toss.
Serve immediately.

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Chocolate-Dipped Watermelon

Ingredients

8 oz Dark chocolate finely chopped
5 lb watermelon cut into 1" wedges

Instructions

1. Place chocolate into heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
2. Stir until melted
3. Dip watermelon in chocolate and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle coarse salt, if desired.
5. Refrigerate

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Chocolate-Dipped Watermelon

Ingredients

8 oz Dark chocolate finely chopped
5 lb watermelon cut into 1" wedges

Instructions

1. Place chocolate into heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
2. Stir until melted
3. Dip watermelon in chocolate and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle coarse salt, if desired.
5. Refrigerate

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Chocolate-Dipped Watermelon

Ingredients

8 oz Dark chocolate finely chopped
5 lb watermelon cut into 1" wedges

Instructions

1. Place chocolate into heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
2. Stir until melted
3. Dip watermelon in chocolate and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle coarse salt, if desired.
5. Refrigerate

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Chocolate-Dipped Watermelon

Ingredients

8 oz Dark chocolate finely chopped
5 lb watermelon cut into 1" wedges

Instructions

1. Place chocolate into heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
2. Stir until melted
3. Dip watermelon in chocolate and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle coarse salt, if desired.
5. Refrigerate

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

2 Russet potatoes
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Fry Seasoning; generously applied recipe to follow, store excess
2 tablespoon Salt
1 tablespoon Paprika
2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 tablespoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Parsley
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne
1/8 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/8 teaspoon celery salt

Instructions

Cut fries into 1/4 inch sticks. Soak in hot, hot water from tap for 10 min. Preheat air fryer to 375 (medium on Blackstone). Drain fries and pat dry. Drizzle fries with olive oil and generously season with fry seasoning. Place in 1 to 2 layers in air fryer so they are loose enough to let the air circulate. Cook in 5 min intervals, tossing with tongs in between, until dark golden brown and crispy; approximately 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with a little extra salt or fry seasoning.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

2 Russet potatoes
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Fry Seasoning; generously applied recipe to follow, store excess
2 tablespoon Salt
1 tablespoon Paprika
2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 tablespoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Parsley
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne
1/8 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/8 teaspoon celery salt

Instructions

Cut fries into 1/4 inch sticks. Soak in hot, hot water from tap for 10 min. Preheat air fryer to 375 (medium on Blackstone). Drain fries and pat dry. Drizzle fries with olive oil and generously season with fry seasoning. Place in 1 to 2 layers in air fryer so they are loose enough to let the air circulate. Cook in 5 min intervals, tossing with tongs in between, until dark golden brown and crispy; approximately 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with a little extra salt or fry seasoning.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

2 Russet potatoes
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Fry Seasoning; generously applied recipe to follow, store excess
2 tablespoon Salt
1 tablespoon Paprika
2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 tablespoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Parsley
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne
1/8 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/8 teaspoon celery salt

Instructions

Cut fries into 1/4 inch sticks. Soak in hot, hot water from tap for 10 min. Preheat air fryer to 375 (medium on Blackstone). Drain fries and pat dry. Drizzle fries with olive oil and generously season with fry seasoning. Place in 1 to 2 layers in air fryer so they are loose enough to let the air circulate. Cook in 5 min intervals, tossing with tongs in between, until dark golden brown and crispy; approximately 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with a little extra salt or fry seasoning.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

2 Russet potatoes
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Fry Seasoning; generously applied recipe to follow, store excess
2 tablespoon Salt
1 tablespoon Paprika
2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 tablespoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Parsley
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne
1/8 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/8 teaspoon celery salt

Instructions

Cut fries into 1/4 inch sticks. Soak in hot, hot water from tap for 10 min. Preheat air fryer to 375 (medium on Blackstone). Drain fries and pat dry. Drizzle fries with olive oil and generously season with fry seasoning. Place in 1 to 2 layers in air fryer so they are loose enough to let the air circulate. Cook in 5 min intervals, tossing with tongs in between, until dark golden brown and crispy; approximately 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with a little extra salt or fry seasoning.

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Watermelon Juice

Ingredients

4 lb Watermelon; rind removed

Instructions

Cut watermelon into chunks and press through a sieve into a bowl. Yield: 5 cups Recipe by: TASTE SHOW #TS4918

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Watermelon Juice

Ingredients

4 lb Watermelon; rind removed

Instructions

Cut watermelon into chunks and press through a sieve into a bowl. Yield: 5 cups Recipe by: TASTE SHOW #TS4918

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Watermelon Juice

Ingredients

4 lb Watermelon; rind removed

Instructions

Cut watermelon into chunks and press through a sieve into a bowl. Yield: 5 cups Recipe by: TASTE SHOW #TS4918

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Watermelon Juice

Ingredients

4 lb Watermelon; rind removed

Instructions

Cut watermelon into chunks and press through a sieve into a bowl. Yield: 5 cups Recipe by: TASTE SHOW #TS4918

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Sweet Potato French Fries

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes
Oil for deep frying

Instructions

Now and then it is fun to give only the name of a recipe and leave the rest of it up to you. Just do what the title says, and you will have an unusual and delicious treat. Keep your oil at 375? to prevent them from getting soggy. From . Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Sweet Potato French Fries

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes
Oil for deep frying

Instructions

Now and then it is fun to give only the name of a recipe and leave the rest of it up to you. Just do what the title says, and you will have an unusual and delicious treat. Keep your oil at 375? to prevent them from getting soggy. From . Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Sweet Potato French Fries

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes
Oil for deep frying

Instructions

Now and then it is fun to give only the name of a recipe and leave the rest of it up to you. Just do what the title says, and you will have an unusual and delicious treat. Keep your oil at 375? to prevent them from getting soggy. From . Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Sweet Potato French Fries

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes
Oil for deep frying

Instructions

Now and then it is fun to give only the name of a recipe and leave the rest of it up to you. Just do what the title says, and you will have an unusual and delicious treat. Keep your oil at 375? to prevent them from getting soggy. From . Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

1 red onion, 1/2 cup roughly chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped
1 to 2 red bell peppers, 1 cup roughly chopped, 3/4 cup finely chopped
1 to 2 peeled and seeded cucumbers, 1 cup roughly chopped, 1 cup finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, 1 tablespoon roughly chopped, 1 tablespoons finely chopped (more or less to taste)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
6 to 7 cups of chopped watermelon, no seeds
1/4 to 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar (more or less to taste)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Sour cream, for garnish
Diced avocado, for garnish
Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Purée the roughly chopped vegetables, cilantro, tomatoes, and watermelon: Put the roughly chopped onion, bell pepper, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro into a powerful blender. (Reserve the finely chopped vegetables for adding later.) Add the tomatoes and pulse until puréed. Add the watermelon and pulse again until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. If your blender isn't big enough, or if you prefer to use a food processor, you may need to work in batches. (An immersion blender will likely not work for this as there is not enough liquid.)
Add the vinegar, salt, and olive oil: Taste the gazpacho and add red wine vinegar to balance the sweetness of the watermelon and tomatoes. Depending on how sweet your watermelon is—and how acidic or sweet your tomatoes are—you may need to add more or less red wine vinegar. So, start with 1/4 cup of vinegar, and keep adding a tablespoon at a time until you've reached a balance you like. Whisk in the salt and olive oil.
Stir in the finely chopped vegetables, then chill: Stir in the finely chopped onions, bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeño. Chill for at least an hour for the flavors so blend. (It's even better chilled overnight.) Add more salt to taste if it needs it.
Serve: To serve, garnish with sour cream, diced avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro. Watermelon gazpacho is also good with a side of toasted rustic bread.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

1 red onion, 1/2 cup roughly chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped
1 to 2 red bell peppers, 1 cup roughly chopped, 3/4 cup finely chopped
1 to 2 peeled and seeded cucumbers, 1 cup roughly chopped, 1 cup finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, 1 tablespoon roughly chopped, 1 tablespoons finely chopped (more or less to taste)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
6 to 7 cups of chopped watermelon, no seeds
1/4 to 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar (more or less to taste)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Sour cream, for garnish
Diced avocado, for garnish
Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Purée the roughly chopped vegetables, cilantro, tomatoes, and watermelon: Put the roughly chopped onion, bell pepper, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro into a powerful blender. (Reserve the finely chopped vegetables for adding later.) Add the tomatoes and pulse until puréed. Add the watermelon and pulse again until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. If your blender isn't big enough, or if you prefer to use a food processor, you may need to work in batches. (An immersion blender will likely not work for this as there is not enough liquid.)
Add the vinegar, salt, and olive oil: Taste the gazpacho and add red wine vinegar to balance the sweetness of the watermelon and tomatoes. Depending on how sweet your watermelon is—and how acidic or sweet your tomatoes are—you may need to add more or less red wine vinegar. So, start with 1/4 cup of vinegar, and keep adding a tablespoon at a time until you've reached a balance you like. Whisk in the salt and olive oil.
Stir in the finely chopped vegetables, then chill: Stir in the finely chopped onions, bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeño. Chill for at least an hour for the flavors so blend. (It's even better chilled overnight.) Add more salt to taste if it needs it.
Serve: To serve, garnish with sour cream, diced avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro. Watermelon gazpacho is also good with a side of toasted rustic bread.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

1 red onion, 1/2 cup roughly chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped
1 to 2 red bell peppers, 1 cup roughly chopped, 3/4 cup finely chopped
1 to 2 peeled and seeded cucumbers, 1 cup roughly chopped, 1 cup finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, 1 tablespoon roughly chopped, 1 tablespoons finely chopped (more or less to taste)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
6 to 7 cups of chopped watermelon, no seeds
1/4 to 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar (more or less to taste)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Sour cream, for garnish
Diced avocado, for garnish
Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Purée the roughly chopped vegetables, cilantro, tomatoes, and watermelon: Put the roughly chopped onion, bell pepper, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro into a powerful blender. (Reserve the finely chopped vegetables for adding later.) Add the tomatoes and pulse until puréed. Add the watermelon and pulse again until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. If your blender isn't big enough, or if you prefer to use a food processor, you may need to work in batches. (An immersion blender will likely not work for this as there is not enough liquid.)
Add the vinegar, salt, and olive oil: Taste the gazpacho and add red wine vinegar to balance the sweetness of the watermelon and tomatoes. Depending on how sweet your watermelon is—and how acidic or sweet your tomatoes are—you may need to add more or less red wine vinegar. So, start with 1/4 cup of vinegar, and keep adding a tablespoon at a time until you've reached a balance you like. Whisk in the salt and olive oil.
Stir in the finely chopped vegetables, then chill: Stir in the finely chopped onions, bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeño. Chill for at least an hour for the flavors so blend. (It's even better chilled overnight.) Add more salt to taste if it needs it.
Serve: To serve, garnish with sour cream, diced avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro. Watermelon gazpacho is also good with a side of toasted rustic bread.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

1 red onion, 1/2 cup roughly chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped
1 to 2 red bell peppers, 1 cup roughly chopped, 3/4 cup finely chopped
1 to 2 peeled and seeded cucumbers, 1 cup roughly chopped, 1 cup finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, 1 tablespoon roughly chopped, 1 tablespoons finely chopped (more or less to taste)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
6 to 7 cups of chopped watermelon, no seeds
1/4 to 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar (more or less to taste)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Sour cream, for garnish
Diced avocado, for garnish
Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Purée the roughly chopped vegetables, cilantro, tomatoes, and watermelon: Put the roughly chopped onion, bell pepper, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro into a powerful blender. (Reserve the finely chopped vegetables for adding later.) Add the tomatoes and pulse until puréed. Add the watermelon and pulse again until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. If your blender isn't big enough, or if you prefer to use a food processor, you may need to work in batches. (An immersion blender will likely not work for this as there is not enough liquid.)
Add the vinegar, salt, and olive oil: Taste the gazpacho and add red wine vinegar to balance the sweetness of the watermelon and tomatoes. Depending on how sweet your watermelon is—and how acidic or sweet your tomatoes are—you may need to add more or less red wine vinegar. So, start with 1/4 cup of vinegar, and keep adding a tablespoon at a time until you've reached a balance you like. Whisk in the salt and olive oil.
Stir in the finely chopped vegetables, then chill: Stir in the finely chopped onions, bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeño. Chill for at least an hour for the flavors so blend. (It's even better chilled overnight.) Add more salt to taste if it needs it.
Serve: To serve, garnish with sour cream, diced avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro. Watermelon gazpacho is also good with a side of toasted rustic bread.

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Drunken Watermelon

Ingredients

1 medium watermelon, whole
750 ml lemon-flavored vodka (or flavor of your choice)
cooler and ice
2 whole lemons, sliced paper-thin
cilantro leaf (optional)

Instructions

Place the melon in the bottom of the cooler. Using a sharp knife, or apple-coring tool, carve a 1 1/2-inch hole in the top of the melon through the center of the melon. Open the vodka and place the neck of the bottle in the hole. Use rolled towels to keep the bottle upright in the melon.
Fill the cooler with ice and cover the ice with aluminum foil and newspapers to keep the cold inches (This is assuming the cooler will not close because of the bottle).
Leave overnight for vodka to be absorbed into the melon.
Remove bottle and cut melon in half, then cut flesh into chunks (or use melon baller if desired). Mix in large bowl with sliced lemons and cilantro if desired.
Note: Leftover "water" in the serving bowl makes a refreshing cocktail; serve over ice.

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Drunken Watermelon

Ingredients

1 medium watermelon, whole
750 ml lemon-flavored vodka (or flavor of your choice)
cooler and ice
2 whole lemons, sliced paper-thin
cilantro leaf (optional)

Instructions

Place the melon in the bottom of the cooler. Using a sharp knife, or apple-coring tool, carve a 1 1/2-inch hole in the top of the melon through the center of the melon. Open the vodka and place the neck of the bottle in the hole. Use rolled towels to keep the bottle upright in the melon.
Fill the cooler with ice and cover the ice with aluminum foil and newspapers to keep the cold inches (This is assuming the cooler will not close because of the bottle).
Leave overnight for vodka to be absorbed into the melon.
Remove bottle and cut melon in half, then cut flesh into chunks (or use melon baller if desired). Mix in large bowl with sliced lemons and cilantro if desired.
Note: Leftover "water" in the serving bowl makes a refreshing cocktail; serve over ice.

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Drunken Watermelon

Ingredients

1 medium watermelon, whole
750 ml lemon-flavored vodka (or flavor of your choice)
cooler and ice
2 whole lemons, sliced paper-thin
cilantro leaf (optional)

Instructions

Place the melon in the bottom of the cooler. Using a sharp knife, or apple-coring tool, carve a 1 1/2-inch hole in the top of the melon through the center of the melon. Open the vodka and place the neck of the bottle in the hole. Use rolled towels to keep the bottle upright in the melon.
Fill the cooler with ice and cover the ice with aluminum foil and newspapers to keep the cold inches (This is assuming the cooler will not close because of the bottle).
Leave overnight for vodka to be absorbed into the melon.
Remove bottle and cut melon in half, then cut flesh into chunks (or use melon baller if desired). Mix in large bowl with sliced lemons and cilantro if desired.
Note: Leftover "water" in the serving bowl makes a refreshing cocktail; serve over ice.

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Drunken Watermelon

Ingredients

1 medium watermelon, whole
750 ml lemon-flavored vodka (or flavor of your choice)
cooler and ice
2 whole lemons, sliced paper-thin
cilantro leaf (optional)

Instructions

Place the melon in the bottom of the cooler. Using a sharp knife, or apple-coring tool, carve a 1 1/2-inch hole in the top of the melon through the center of the melon. Open the vodka and place the neck of the bottle in the hole. Use rolled towels to keep the bottle upright in the melon.
Fill the cooler with ice and cover the ice with aluminum foil and newspapers to keep the cold inches (This is assuming the cooler will not close because of the bottle).
Leave overnight for vodka to be absorbed into the melon.
Remove bottle and cut melon in half, then cut flesh into chunks (or use melon baller if desired). Mix in large bowl with sliced lemons and cilantro if desired.
Note: Leftover "water" in the serving bowl makes a refreshing cocktail; serve over ice.

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Watermelon Martini

Ingredients

Pickled watermelon rind for
1 tb Triple sec
1 c Watermelon seeded and diced
1 tb Crème cassis
1 1/2 oz Absolut Kurant

Instructions

Puree diced watermelon in a food processor. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Fill martini shaker with ice. Add all ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled martini glass and garnish with pickled watermelon rind. Yield: 1 martini Per serving: 126 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (6% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 6mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL9375 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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Watermelon Martini

Ingredients

Pickled watermelon rind for
1 tb Triple sec
1 c Watermelon seeded and diced
1 tb Crème cassis
1 1/2 oz Absolut Kurant

Instructions

Puree diced watermelon in a food processor. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Fill martini shaker with ice. Add all ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled martini glass and garnish with pickled watermelon rind. Yield: 1 martini Per serving: 126 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (6% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 6mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL9375 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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Watermelon Martini

Ingredients

Pickled watermelon rind for
1 tb Triple sec
1 c Watermelon seeded and diced
1 tb Crème cassis
1 1/2 oz Absolut Kurant

Instructions

Puree diced watermelon in a food processor. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Fill martini shaker with ice. Add all ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled martini glass and garnish with pickled watermelon rind. Yield: 1 martini Per serving: 126 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (6% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 6mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL9375 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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Watermelon Martini

Ingredients

Pickled watermelon rind for
1 tb Triple sec
1 c Watermelon seeded and diced
1 tb Crème cassis
1 1/2 oz Absolut Kurant

Instructions

Puree diced watermelon in a food processor. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Fill martini shaker with ice. Add all ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled martini glass and garnish with pickled watermelon rind. Yield: 1 martini Per serving: 126 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (6% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 6mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL9375 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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Fried Apples with Vanilla Bean

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Butter
1/3 Cup Brown sugar
2 Whole Vanilla Beans sliced open and scraped
1 teaspoon Cinnamon opt.
6+ apples peeled and sliced

Instructions

Place sliced apples in skillet. Drop butter on top and mix in brown sugar. Stir and cook over med low heat (depending on your stove) until they look tender. Meanwhile slice vanilla beans down the middle to separate, then take a small knife and scrape the black part (that is the seed of the bean) and place in skillet with apples and stir until apples are very tender. Depending on the texture that you like. I cooked the apples in a cast iron skillet.

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Fried Apples with Vanilla Bean

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Butter
1/3 Cup Brown sugar
2 Whole Vanilla Beans sliced open and scraped
1 teaspoon Cinnamon opt.
6+ apples peeled and sliced

Instructions

Place sliced apples in skillet. Drop butter on top and mix in brown sugar. Stir and cook over med low heat (depending on your stove) until they look tender. Meanwhile slice vanilla beans down the middle to separate, then take a small knife and scrape the black part (that is the seed of the bean) and place in skillet with apples and stir until apples are very tender. Depending on the texture that you like. I cooked the apples in a cast iron skillet.

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Fried Apples with Vanilla Bean

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Butter
1/3 Cup Brown sugar
2 Whole Vanilla Beans sliced open and scraped
1 teaspoon Cinnamon opt.
6+ apples peeled and sliced

Instructions

Place sliced apples in skillet. Drop butter on top and mix in brown sugar. Stir and cook over med low heat (depending on your stove) until they look tender. Meanwhile slice vanilla beans down the middle to separate, then take a small knife and scrape the black part (that is the seed of the bean) and place in skillet with apples and stir until apples are very tender. Depending on the texture that you like. I cooked the apples in a cast iron skillet.

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Fried Apples with Vanilla Bean

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Butter
1/3 Cup Brown sugar
2 Whole Vanilla Beans sliced open and scraped
1 teaspoon Cinnamon opt.
6+ apples peeled and sliced

Instructions

Place sliced apples in skillet. Drop butter on top and mix in brown sugar. Stir and cook over med low heat (depending on your stove) until they look tender. Meanwhile slice vanilla beans down the middle to separate, then take a small knife and scrape the black part (that is the seed of the bean) and place in skillet with apples and stir until apples are very tender. Depending on the texture that you like. I cooked the apples in a cast iron skillet.

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Astrochef's Best Chips (French Fries)

Ingredients

4 large Baking potatoes
Vegetable oil for deep-frying (See note)

Instructions

Peel and slice the potatoes into thick strips about 6 x 1 cm.
Place the cut potatoes into a bowl, soak in cold water for 30 minutes drain, and dry very well pour into a deep fryer or a deep heavy saucepan some sunflower oil or we now use an oil called "Again & Again" see note.
Heat the oil to about 165 degrees C or 330 degrees f: Place the potatoes a handful at a time and fry for about 2 minutes, remove the potatoes and drain on a paper towel. They will be pale, limp, and easy to crush with your fingertips. Leave to cool before the second frying.
For the second frying, heat the oil to 185c/365f degrees. Fry the chips in small batches in a frying basket if you have one. Fry until the chips are golden brown and crisp, remove from the oil shaking off any excess oil and drain on a paper towel. Serve them at once. Do not cover them or they will go limp and soft.

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Astrochef's Best Chips (French Fries)

Ingredients

4 large Baking potatoes
Vegetable oil for deep-frying (See note)

Instructions

Peel and slice the potatoes into thick strips about 6 x 1 cm.
Place the cut potatoes into a bowl, soak in cold water for 30 minutes drain, and dry very well pour into a deep fryer or a deep heavy saucepan some sunflower oil or we now use an oil called "Again & Again" see note.
Heat the oil to about 165 degrees C or 330 degrees f: Place the potatoes a handful at a time and fry for about 2 minutes, remove the potatoes and drain on a paper towel. They will be pale, limp, and easy to crush with your fingertips. Leave to cool before the second frying.
For the second frying, heat the oil to 185c/365f degrees. Fry the chips in small batches in a frying basket if you have one. Fry until the chips are golden brown and crisp, remove from the oil shaking off any excess oil and drain on a paper towel. Serve them at once. Do not cover them or they will go limp and soft.

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Astrochef's Best Chips (French Fries)

Ingredients

4 large Baking potatoes
Vegetable oil for deep-frying (See note)

Instructions

Peel and slice the potatoes into thick strips about 6 x 1 cm.
Place the cut potatoes into a bowl, soak in cold water for 30 minutes drain, and dry very well pour into a deep fryer or a deep heavy saucepan some sunflower oil or we now use an oil called "Again & Again" see note.
Heat the oil to about 165 degrees C or 330 degrees f: Place the potatoes a handful at a time and fry for about 2 minutes, remove the potatoes and drain on a paper towel. They will be pale, limp, and easy to crush with your fingertips. Leave to cool before the second frying.
For the second frying, heat the oil to 185c/365f degrees. Fry the chips in small batches in a frying basket if you have one. Fry until the chips are golden brown and crisp, remove from the oil shaking off any excess oil and drain on a paper towel. Serve them at once. Do not cover them or they will go limp and soft.

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Astrochef's Best Chips (French Fries)

Ingredients

4 large Baking potatoes
Vegetable oil for deep-frying (See note)

Instructions

Peel and slice the potatoes into thick strips about 6 x 1 cm.
Place the cut potatoes into a bowl, soak in cold water for 30 minutes drain, and dry very well pour into a deep fryer or a deep heavy saucepan some sunflower oil or we now use an oil called "Again & Again" see note.
Heat the oil to about 165 degrees C or 330 degrees f: Place the potatoes a handful at a time and fry for about 2 minutes, remove the potatoes and drain on a paper towel. They will be pale, limp, and easy to crush with your fingertips. Leave to cool before the second frying.
For the second frying, heat the oil to 185c/365f degrees. Fry the chips in small batches in a frying basket if you have one. Fry until the chips are golden brown and crisp, remove from the oil shaking off any excess oil and drain on a paper towel. Serve them at once. Do not cover them or they will go limp and soft.

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Un-Fried French Fries

Ingredients

5 large (+/- 2 3/4 lbs baking potates
light vegetable oil cooking spray
2 large egg whites
1 T cajun spice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.
Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4 in ovals, then slice each oval lengthwise into matchsticks (can just do potato slices if desired)
Coat a baking sheet with 3 sprays of the vegetable oil
Combine the egg whites and Cajun spice in a bowl. Add the potatoes and mix to coat. Pour the coated potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer, leaving a little space between.
Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of the oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the fries are crispy, turning them every 6 to 8 minutes with a spatula so that they brown evenly. Serve immediately.
Fat per serving= .5 grams
Calories per serving=291

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Un-Fried French Fries

Ingredients

5 large (+/- 2 3/4 lbs baking potates
light vegetable oil cooking spray
2 large egg whites
1 T cajun spice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.
Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4 in ovals, then slice each oval lengthwise into matchsticks (can just do potato slices if desired)
Coat a baking sheet with 3 sprays of the vegetable oil
Combine the egg whites and Cajun spice in a bowl. Add the potatoes and mix to coat. Pour the coated potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer, leaving a little space between.
Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of the oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the fries are crispy, turning them every 6 to 8 minutes with a spatula so that they brown evenly. Serve immediately.
Fat per serving= .5 grams
Calories per serving=291

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Un-Fried French Fries

Ingredients

5 large (+/- 2 3/4 lbs baking potates
light vegetable oil cooking spray
2 large egg whites
1 T cajun spice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.
Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4 in ovals, then slice each oval lengthwise into matchsticks (can just do potato slices if desired)
Coat a baking sheet with 3 sprays of the vegetable oil
Combine the egg whites and Cajun spice in a bowl. Add the potatoes and mix to coat. Pour the coated potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer, leaving a little space between.
Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of the oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the fries are crispy, turning them every 6 to 8 minutes with a spatula so that they brown evenly. Serve immediately.
Fat per serving= .5 grams
Calories per serving=291

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Un-Fried French Fries

Ingredients

5 large (+/- 2 3/4 lbs baking potates
light vegetable oil cooking spray
2 large egg whites
1 T cajun spice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.
Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4 in ovals, then slice each oval lengthwise into matchsticks (can just do potato slices if desired)
Coat a baking sheet with 3 sprays of the vegetable oil
Combine the egg whites and Cajun spice in a bowl. Add the potatoes and mix to coat. Pour the coated potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer, leaving a little space between.
Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of the oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the fries are crispy, turning them every 6 to 8 minutes with a spatula so that they brown evenly. Serve immediately.
Fat per serving= .5 grams
Calories per serving=291

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Watermelon & Blue Cheese

Ingredients

29 chunks ripe watermelon 1 inch thick
3 ozs blue cheese crumbled
Dressing:
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
salt & pepper
1/3 cup roasted pine nuts

Instructions

1. Place the watermelon pieces in a large bowl & crumble the blue cheese over the watermelon.
2. In a bowl, combine the shallot & champagne vinegar. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.
3. Whisk the oil & thyme into the shallot mixture until well blended. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
4. Drizzle the dressing mixture over the watermelon & blue cheese.
5. Sprinkle that with the roasted pine nuts & serve immediately.

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Watermelon & Blue Cheese

Ingredients

29 chunks ripe watermelon 1 inch thick
3 ozs blue cheese crumbled
Dressing:
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
salt & pepper
1/3 cup roasted pine nuts

Instructions

1. Place the watermelon pieces in a large bowl & crumble the blue cheese over the watermelon.
2. In a bowl, combine the shallot & champagne vinegar. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.
3. Whisk the oil & thyme into the shallot mixture until well blended. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
4. Drizzle the dressing mixture over the watermelon & blue cheese.
5. Sprinkle that with the roasted pine nuts & serve immediately.

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Watermelon & Blue Cheese

Ingredients

29 chunks ripe watermelon 1 inch thick
3 ozs blue cheese crumbled
Dressing:
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
salt & pepper
1/3 cup roasted pine nuts

Instructions

1. Place the watermelon pieces in a large bowl & crumble the blue cheese over the watermelon.
2. In a bowl, combine the shallot & champagne vinegar. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.
3. Whisk the oil & thyme into the shallot mixture until well blended. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
4. Drizzle the dressing mixture over the watermelon & blue cheese.
5. Sprinkle that with the roasted pine nuts & serve immediately.

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Watermelon & Blue Cheese

Ingredients

29 chunks ripe watermelon 1 inch thick
3 ozs blue cheese crumbled
Dressing:
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
salt & pepper
1/3 cup roasted pine nuts

Instructions

1. Place the watermelon pieces in a large bowl & crumble the blue cheese over the watermelon.
2. In a bowl, combine the shallot & champagne vinegar. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.
3. Whisk the oil & thyme into the shallot mixture until well blended. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
4. Drizzle the dressing mixture over the watermelon & blue cheese.
5. Sprinkle that with the roasted pine nuts & serve immediately.

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Portabella Mushroom Fries

Ingredients

peanut oil, for frying
5 large portabella mushrooms
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
Remove the gills and stems from the underside of the mushrooms and trim the edges off. Slice into 1/4-inch strips.
Measure flour into a pie plate. In another pie plate or bowl, combine panko, Parmigiano, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper.
Dredge the mushrooms in flour, followed by the egg wash and finally in the panko.
Working in batches, place the breaded mushroom slices in the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray.

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Portabella Mushroom Fries

Ingredients

peanut oil, for frying
5 large portabella mushrooms
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
Remove the gills and stems from the underside of the mushrooms and trim the edges off. Slice into 1/4-inch strips.
Measure flour into a pie plate. In another pie plate or bowl, combine panko, Parmigiano, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper.
Dredge the mushrooms in flour, followed by the egg wash and finally in the panko.
Working in batches, place the breaded mushroom slices in the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray.

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Watermelon Za'atar Salad

Ingredients

2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
3 lb. watermelon, rind removed, quartered, and cut into large wedges
2 tbsp. mint leaves, torn
1/2 tbsp. za’atar
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Instructions

In small bowl, whisk together lime juice and oil. Toss with olives and jalapeño; let sit 5 minutes.
Arrange watermelon slices on large platter, spoon dressing on top, and sprinkle with mint, za’atar, and flaky sea salt.

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Watermelon Za'atar Salad

Ingredients

2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
3 lb. watermelon, rind removed, quartered, and cut into large wedges
2 tbsp. mint leaves, torn
1/2 tbsp. za’atar
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Instructions

In small bowl, whisk together lime juice and oil. Toss with olives and jalapeño; let sit 5 minutes.
Arrange watermelon slices on large platter, spoon dressing on top, and sprinkle with mint, za’atar, and flaky sea salt.

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Watermelon Za'atar Salad

Ingredients

2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
3 lb. watermelon, rind removed, quartered, and cut into large wedges
2 tbsp. mint leaves, torn
1/2 tbsp. za’atar
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Instructions

In small bowl, whisk together lime juice and oil. Toss with olives and jalapeño; let sit 5 minutes.
Arrange watermelon slices on large platter, spoon dressing on top, and sprinkle with mint, za’atar, and flaky sea salt.

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Watermelon Za'atar Salad

Ingredients

2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
3 lb. watermelon, rind removed, quartered, and cut into large wedges
2 tbsp. mint leaves, torn
1/2 tbsp. za’atar
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Instructions

In small bowl, whisk together lime juice and oil. Toss with olives and jalapeño; let sit 5 minutes.
Arrange watermelon slices on large platter, spoon dressing on top, and sprinkle with mint, za’atar, and flaky sea salt.

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Chicken Salad With Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper, to taste
2 peaches, peeled, seeded and diced
2 cups seedless watermelon, diced
mixed greens

Instructions

Mix together the chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Before serving gently mix in diced peaches and melon. Serve over mixed greens.

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Chicken Salad With Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper, to taste
2 peaches, peeled, seeded and diced
2 cups seedless watermelon, diced
mixed greens

Instructions

Mix together the chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Before serving gently mix in diced peaches and melon. Serve over mixed greens.

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Chicken Salad With Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper, to taste
2 peaches, peeled, seeded and diced
2 cups seedless watermelon, diced
mixed greens

Instructions

Mix together the chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Before serving gently mix in diced peaches and melon. Serve over mixed greens.

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Chicken Salad With Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper, to taste
2 peaches, peeled, seeded and diced
2 cups seedless watermelon, diced
mixed greens

Instructions

Mix together the chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Before serving gently mix in diced peaches and melon. Serve over mixed greens.

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Watermelon Salad With Feta And Arugula

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 small sweet onion thinly sliced
4 ounces arugula leaves trimmed, washed and dried
1 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon rind removed, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons mint minced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives coarsely chopped
4 ounces feta cheese

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice and tabasco until combined. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Place the onion and arugula in a large bowl and add enough vinaigrette to coat leaves, toss until well combined.
To serve: Arrange the arugula and onions on the bottom of a large platter. Place the watermelon over the leaves, sprinkle with mint, olives and feta. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve.

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Watermelon Salad With Feta And Arugula

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 small sweet onion thinly sliced
4 ounces arugula leaves trimmed, washed and dried
1 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon rind removed, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons mint minced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives coarsely chopped
4 ounces feta cheese

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice and tabasco until combined. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Place the onion and arugula in a large bowl and add enough vinaigrette to coat leaves, toss until well combined.
To serve: Arrange the arugula and onions on the bottom of a large platter. Place the watermelon over the leaves, sprinkle with mint, olives and feta. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve.

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Watermelon Salad With Feta And Arugula

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 small sweet onion thinly sliced
4 ounces arugula leaves trimmed, washed and dried
1 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon rind removed, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons mint minced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives coarsely chopped
4 ounces feta cheese

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice and tabasco until combined. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Place the onion and arugula in a large bowl and add enough vinaigrette to coat leaves, toss until well combined.
To serve: Arrange the arugula and onions on the bottom of a large platter. Place the watermelon over the leaves, sprinkle with mint, olives and feta. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve.

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Watermelon Salad With Feta And Arugula

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 small sweet onion thinly sliced
4 ounces arugula leaves trimmed, washed and dried
1 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon rind removed, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons mint minced
1/4 cup Kalamata olives coarsely chopped
4 ounces feta cheese

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice and tabasco until combined. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Place the onion and arugula in a large bowl and add enough vinaigrette to coat leaves, toss until well combined.
To serve: Arrange the arugula and onions on the bottom of a large platter. Place the watermelon over the leaves, sprinkle with mint, olives and feta. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve.

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Mojito Watermelon

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 strips lime zest sliced plus 2 tbsp juice
1 tsp. sugar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small watermelon rind discarded and sliced
1/3 c. torn mint
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Whisk together oil, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve watermelon topped with dressing, lime zest, mint, and sea salt.

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Mojito Watermelon

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 strips lime zest sliced plus 2 tbsp juice
1 tsp. sugar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small watermelon rind discarded and sliced
1/3 c. torn mint
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Whisk together oil, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve watermelon topped with dressing, lime zest, mint, and sea salt.

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Mojito Watermelon

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 strips lime zest sliced plus 2 tbsp juice
1 tsp. sugar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small watermelon rind discarded and sliced
1/3 c. torn mint
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Whisk together oil, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve watermelon topped with dressing, lime zest, mint, and sea salt.

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Mojito Watermelon

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 strips lime zest sliced plus 2 tbsp juice
1 tsp. sugar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small watermelon rind discarded and sliced
1/3 c. torn mint
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Whisk together oil, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve watermelon topped with dressing, lime zest, mint, and sea salt.

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Watermelon Juice Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 mini watermelon, peeled and seeded (about 8 ounces)
1 carrot, peeled and trimmed
1/4 beet, peeled
1 stalk celery
1/2 inch wheatgrass
1 sprig fresh mint

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Add the peeled watermelon , carrot, beet, celery, wheatgrass, and mint to a juicer and process.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Watermelon Juice Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 mini watermelon, peeled and seeded (about 8 ounces)
1 carrot, peeled and trimmed
1/4 beet, peeled
1 stalk celery
1/2 inch wheatgrass
1 sprig fresh mint

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Add the peeled watermelon , carrot, beet, celery, wheatgrass, and mint to a juicer and process.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Watermelon Juice Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 mini watermelon, peeled and seeded (about 8 ounces)
1 carrot, peeled and trimmed
1/4 beet, peeled
1 stalk celery
1/2 inch wheatgrass
1 sprig fresh mint

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Add the peeled watermelon , carrot, beet, celery, wheatgrass, and mint to a juicer and process.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Watermelon Juice Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 mini watermelon, peeled and seeded (about 8 ounces)
1 carrot, peeled and trimmed
1/4 beet, peeled
1 stalk celery
1/2 inch wheatgrass
1 sprig fresh mint

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
Add the peeled watermelon , carrot, beet, celery, wheatgrass, and mint to a juicer and process.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Oven Baked Fries

Ingredients

8 russet potatoes, un-peeled, scrubbed well
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.
Cut the potatoes into lengthwise quarters, and then cut each piece in half crosswise. Place them in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until tender int he center and brown and crisp on the outside, about 30 minutes, shaking them once while they are cooking.
Carefully remove the fries with a metal spatula and pile them on a platter. Sprinkle with a little more coarse salt and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Oven Baked Fries

Ingredients

8 russet potatoes, un-peeled, scrubbed well
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.
Cut the potatoes into lengthwise quarters, and then cut each piece in half crosswise. Place them in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until tender int he center and brown and crisp on the outside, about 30 minutes, shaking them once while they are cooking.
Carefully remove the fries with a metal spatula and pile them on a platter. Sprinkle with a little more coarse salt and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Oven Baked Fries

Ingredients

8 russet potatoes, un-peeled, scrubbed well
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.
Cut the potatoes into lengthwise quarters, and then cut each piece in half crosswise. Place them in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until tender int he center and brown and crisp on the outside, about 30 minutes, shaking them once while they are cooking.
Carefully remove the fries with a metal spatula and pile them on a platter. Sprinkle with a little more coarse salt and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Oven Baked Fries

Ingredients

8 russet potatoes, un-peeled, scrubbed well
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400.
Cut the potatoes into lengthwise quarters, and then cut each piece in half crosswise. Place them in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until tender int he center and brown and crisp on the outside, about 30 minutes, shaking them once while they are cooking.
Carefully remove the fries with a metal spatula and pile them on a platter. Sprinkle with a little more coarse salt and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Baked French Fries II- All recipes

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4 inch strips
Cooking Spray
1 teaspoon Dried basil
1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
2.Arrange potato strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, skin sides down. Spray lightly with cooking spray, and sprinkle with basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
3.Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

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Baked French Fries II- All recipes

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4 inch strips
Cooking Spray
1 teaspoon Dried basil
1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
2.Arrange potato strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, skin sides down. Spray lightly with cooking spray, and sprinkle with basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
3.Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

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Baked French Fries II- All recipes

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4 inch strips
Cooking Spray
1 teaspoon Dried basil
1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
2.Arrange potato strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, skin sides down. Spray lightly with cooking spray, and sprinkle with basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
3.Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

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Baked French Fries II- All recipes

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes sliced into 1/4 inch strips
Cooking Spray
1 teaspoon Dried basil
1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
2.Arrange potato strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, skin sides down. Spray lightly with cooking spray, and sprinkle with basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
3.Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

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Watermelon Caprese

Ingredients

1 small watermelon, sliced
1 mozzarella ball, sliced
2 tbsp. sliced fresh basil
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
balsamic glaze

Instructions

Slice watermelon into 1/2” thick squares, about 3”-x- 3”. Slice mozzarella into 1/2” slices.
On a serving dish, alternate slices of mozzarella and watermelon. Sprinkle with basil, flaky sea salt and pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze and serve.

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Watermelon Caprese

Ingredients

1 small watermelon, sliced
1 mozzarella ball, sliced
2 tbsp. sliced fresh basil
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
balsamic glaze

Instructions

Slice watermelon into 1/2” thick squares, about 3”-x- 3”. Slice mozzarella into 1/2” slices.
On a serving dish, alternate slices of mozzarella and watermelon. Sprinkle with basil, flaky sea salt and pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze and serve.

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Watermelon Caprese

Ingredients

1 small watermelon, sliced
1 mozzarella ball, sliced
2 tbsp. sliced fresh basil
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
balsamic glaze

Instructions

Slice watermelon into 1/2” thick squares, about 3”-x- 3”. Slice mozzarella into 1/2” slices.
On a serving dish, alternate slices of mozzarella and watermelon. Sprinkle with basil, flaky sea salt and pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze and serve.

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Watermelon Caprese

Ingredients

1 small watermelon, sliced
1 mozzarella ball, sliced
2 tbsp. sliced fresh basil
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
balsamic glaze

Instructions

Slice watermelon into 1/2” thick squares, about 3”-x- 3”. Slice mozzarella into 1/2” slices.
On a serving dish, alternate slices of mozzarella and watermelon. Sprinkle with basil, flaky sea salt and pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze and serve.

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Watermelon salad

Ingredients

1 small Watermelon unseeded
Blue Cheese
champagne vinegar
Olive oil

Instructions

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Watermelon salad

Ingredients

1 small Watermelon unseeded
Blue Cheese
champagne vinegar
Olive oil

Instructions

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Watermelon salad

Ingredients

1 small Watermelon unseeded
Blue Cheese
champagne vinegar
Olive oil

Instructions

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Watermelon salad

Ingredients

1 small Watermelon unseeded
Blue Cheese
champagne vinegar
Olive oil

Instructions

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Baked Fries

Ingredients

3 24 oz. total Russet potatoes peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 tablespoons vegetable, canola or peanut oil divided
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt plus more, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Baked Fries

Ingredients

3 24 oz. total Russet potatoes peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 tablespoons vegetable, canola or peanut oil divided
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt plus more, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Baked Fries

Ingredients

3 24 oz. total Russet potatoes peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 tablespoons vegetable, canola or peanut oil divided
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt plus more, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Baked Fries

Ingredients

3 24 oz. total Russet potatoes peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 tablespoons vegetable, canola or peanut oil divided
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt plus more, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Rbc watermelon salad

Ingredients

1 Each Watermelon Cubed
2 Each Onions, red Halved, sliced thin
9 Oz Cheese, feta Large crumble
1 Bunch Parsley, fresh Handful, chopped
2 Each Lettuce chopped
1/2 Cup Pumpkin seeds Or sunflower
1 Cup Vinaigrette, lemon
2/3 Cup Oil, olive Extre virgin
3 Each Lemons 1/2 cup juice, grated rind of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon Lemon pepper To taste
2 teaspoons Sugar
1/2 Bunch Cilantro 1/4 cup chopped
1 teaspoon Salt To taste

Instructions

Mix all salad ingredients together. First 6 ingredients.
Mix all dressing ingredients well. last 7 ingredients.
Drizzle lemon vinaigrette dressing on mixed salad. Keep
Refrigerated and cool until serving time.

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Rbc watermelon salad

Ingredients

1 Each Watermelon Cubed
2 Each Onions, red Halved, sliced thin
9 Oz Cheese, feta Large crumble
1 Bunch Parsley, fresh Handful, chopped
2 Each Lettuce chopped
1/2 Cup Pumpkin seeds Or sunflower
1 Cup Vinaigrette, lemon
2/3 Cup Oil, olive Extre virgin
3 Each Lemons 1/2 cup juice, grated rind of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon Lemon pepper To taste
2 teaspoons Sugar
1/2 Bunch Cilantro 1/4 cup chopped
1 teaspoon Salt To taste

Instructions

Mix all salad ingredients together. First 6 ingredients.
Mix all dressing ingredients well. last 7 ingredients.
Drizzle lemon vinaigrette dressing on mixed salad. Keep
Refrigerated and cool until serving time.

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Rbc watermelon salad

Ingredients

1 Each Watermelon Cubed
2 Each Onions, red Halved, sliced thin
9 Oz Cheese, feta Large crumble
1 Bunch Parsley, fresh Handful, chopped
2 Each Lettuce chopped
1/2 Cup Pumpkin seeds Or sunflower
1 Cup Vinaigrette, lemon
2/3 Cup Oil, olive Extre virgin
3 Each Lemons 1/2 cup juice, grated rind of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon Lemon pepper To taste
2 teaspoons Sugar
1/2 Bunch Cilantro 1/4 cup chopped
1 teaspoon Salt To taste

Instructions

Mix all salad ingredients together. First 6 ingredients.
Mix all dressing ingredients well. last 7 ingredients.
Drizzle lemon vinaigrette dressing on mixed salad. Keep
Refrigerated and cool until serving time.

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Rbc watermelon salad

Ingredients

1 Each Watermelon Cubed
2 Each Onions, red Halved, sliced thin
9 Oz Cheese, feta Large crumble
1 Bunch Parsley, fresh Handful, chopped
2 Each Lettuce chopped
1/2 Cup Pumpkin seeds Or sunflower
1 Cup Vinaigrette, lemon
2/3 Cup Oil, olive Extre virgin
3 Each Lemons 1/2 cup juice, grated rind of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon Lemon pepper To taste
2 teaspoons Sugar
1/2 Bunch Cilantro 1/4 cup chopped
1 teaspoon Salt To taste

Instructions

Mix all salad ingredients together. First 6 ingredients.
Mix all dressing ingredients well. last 7 ingredients.
Drizzle lemon vinaigrette dressing on mixed salad. Keep
Refrigerated and cool until serving time.

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Baked Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 russet potatoes (about 24 oz. total) peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 tbsp. vegetable canola or peanut oil divided
¾ tsp. kosher salt plus more to taste
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Baked Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 russet potatoes (about 24 oz. total) peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 tbsp. vegetable canola or peanut oil divided
¾ tsp. kosher salt plus more to taste
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Baked Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 russet potatoes (about 24 oz. total) peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 tbsp. vegetable canola or peanut oil divided
¾ tsp. kosher salt plus more to taste
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Baked Oven Fries

Ingredients

3 russet potatoes (about 24 oz. total) peeled and cut lengthwise into even sized wedges
5 tbsp. vegetable canola or peanut oil divided
¾ tsp. kosher salt plus more to taste
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Place the potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Cover with hot water; soak for 10-30 minutes. Put 4 tablespoons of the oil onto a heavy, rimmed baking sheet. Tilt the sheet side to side to evenly coat the pan with oil (a pastry brush can also help with this). Sprinkle the pan evenly with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain the potatoes. Spread the wedges out on layers of paper towels or on clean kitchen towels. Pat dry with additional towels. Wipe out the now empty bowl so it is dry. Return the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Arrange the potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are spotty golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula and tongs, flip each potato wedge keeping them in a single layer. Continue baking until the fries are golden and crisp, 5 -15 minutes. Rotate the pan as needed to ensure even browning.
When the fries are finished baking, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the grease. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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Griddled halloumi with watermelon & caper breadcrumbs

Ingredients

750g Morrisons Whole Watermelon
2 small shallots , very finely sliced
100ml extra virgin olive oil , plus extra for brushing and to serve
4 tsp white balsamic vinegar
300g halloumi , sliced
good squeeze of lemon juice
75g slightly stale country bread , crusts removed, blitzed into coarse breadcrumbs
1-2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
½ medium red chilli , halved, deseeded and chopped
2½ tbsp capers , rinsed
50g blanched almonds , toasted and chopped
small bunch of mint , leaves picked, half of them torn

Instructions

Cut the Morrisons Whole Watermelon into either cubes or slices and transfer to a bowl with the shallots. Add 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the balsamic, then season with fresh black pepper. Cover and put in the fridge for about 15-20 mins.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Fry the breadcrumbs until turning gold. Add the garlic, chilli and capers and cook for another minute, then toss in the almonds. Remove from the heat, add the torn mint (it will wilt a little), then taste – it will be quite salty, but the watermelon won’t be, so you’ll get a good contrast.
Brush the halloumi with a little oil and heat a griddle pan. Griddle the cheese on both sides until just starting to melt but still holding its shape, with nice golden griddle marks. Toss the cold watermelon and shallots with the rest of the mint leaves and some salt. Divide between four plates, or pile onto a platter. Put the hot halloumi on top. Squeeze over some lemon juice and top with some of the breadcrumb and caper mix. Serve immediately.

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Griddled halloumi with watermelon & caper breadcrumbs

Ingredients

750g Morrisons Whole Watermelon
2 small shallots , very finely sliced
100ml extra virgin olive oil , plus extra for brushing and to serve
4 tsp white balsamic vinegar
300g halloumi , sliced
good squeeze of lemon juice
75g slightly stale country bread , crusts removed, blitzed into coarse breadcrumbs
1-2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
½ medium red chilli , halved, deseeded and chopped
2½ tbsp capers , rinsed
50g blanched almonds , toasted and chopped
small bunch of mint , leaves picked, half of them torn

Instructions

Cut the Morrisons Whole Watermelon into either cubes or slices and transfer to a bowl with the shallots. Add 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the balsamic, then season with fresh black pepper. Cover and put in the fridge for about 15-20 mins.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Fry the breadcrumbs until turning gold. Add the garlic, chilli and capers and cook for another minute, then toss in the almonds. Remove from the heat, add the torn mint (it will wilt a little), then taste – it will be quite salty, but the watermelon won’t be, so you’ll get a good contrast.
Brush the halloumi with a little oil and heat a griddle pan. Griddle the cheese on both sides until just starting to melt but still holding its shape, with nice golden griddle marks. Toss the cold watermelon and shallots with the rest of the mint leaves and some salt. Divide between four plates, or pile onto a platter. Put the hot halloumi on top. Squeeze over some lemon juice and top with some of the breadcrumb and caper mix. Serve immediately.

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Griddled halloumi with watermelon & caper breadcrumbs

Ingredients

750g Morrisons Whole Watermelon
2 small shallots , very finely sliced
100ml extra virgin olive oil , plus extra for brushing and to serve
4 tsp white balsamic vinegar
300g halloumi , sliced
good squeeze of lemon juice
75g slightly stale country bread , crusts removed, blitzed into coarse breadcrumbs
1-2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
½ medium red chilli , halved, deseeded and chopped
2½ tbsp capers , rinsed
50g blanched almonds , toasted and chopped
small bunch of mint , leaves picked, half of them torn

Instructions

Cut the Morrisons Whole Watermelon into either cubes or slices and transfer to a bowl with the shallots. Add 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the balsamic, then season with fresh black pepper. Cover and put in the fridge for about 15-20 mins.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Fry the breadcrumbs until turning gold. Add the garlic, chilli and capers and cook for another minute, then toss in the almonds. Remove from the heat, add the torn mint (it will wilt a little), then taste – it will be quite salty, but the watermelon won’t be, so you’ll get a good contrast.
Brush the halloumi with a little oil and heat a griddle pan. Griddle the cheese on both sides until just starting to melt but still holding its shape, with nice golden griddle marks. Toss the cold watermelon and shallots with the rest of the mint leaves and some salt. Divide between four plates, or pile onto a platter. Put the hot halloumi on top. Squeeze over some lemon juice and top with some of the breadcrumb and caper mix. Serve immediately.

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Griddled halloumi with watermelon & caper breadcrumbs

Ingredients

750g Morrisons Whole Watermelon
2 small shallots , very finely sliced
100ml extra virgin olive oil , plus extra for brushing and to serve
4 tsp white balsamic vinegar
300g halloumi , sliced
good squeeze of lemon juice
75g slightly stale country bread , crusts removed, blitzed into coarse breadcrumbs
1-2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
½ medium red chilli , halved, deseeded and chopped
2½ tbsp capers , rinsed
50g blanched almonds , toasted and chopped
small bunch of mint , leaves picked, half of them torn

Instructions

Cut the Morrisons Whole Watermelon into either cubes or slices and transfer to a bowl with the shallots. Add 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the balsamic, then season with fresh black pepper. Cover and put in the fridge for about 15-20 mins.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Fry the breadcrumbs until turning gold. Add the garlic, chilli and capers and cook for another minute, then toss in the almonds. Remove from the heat, add the torn mint (it will wilt a little), then taste – it will be quite salty, but the watermelon won’t be, so you’ll get a good contrast.
Brush the halloumi with a little oil and heat a griddle pan. Griddle the cheese on both sides until just starting to melt but still holding its shape, with nice golden griddle marks. Toss the cold watermelon and shallots with the rest of the mint leaves and some salt. Divide between four plates, or pile onto a platter. Put the hot halloumi on top. Squeeze over some lemon juice and top with some of the breadcrumb and caper mix. Serve immediately.

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Old-Fashioned Pickled Watermelon Rinds

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. kosher salt
3 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp. whole allspice
2 whole star anise
1 1/2 lb. peeled watermelon rinds, sliced into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)

Instructions

Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, allspice, star anise, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add watermelon rinds and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully transfer liquid and rinds to 3 wide-mouthed pint-size mason jars; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Pickles will keep refrigerated up to 4 weeks.

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Old-Fashioned Pickled Watermelon Rinds

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. kosher salt
3 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp. whole allspice
2 whole star anise
1 1/2 lb. peeled watermelon rinds, sliced into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)

Instructions

Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, allspice, star anise, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add watermelon rinds and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully transfer liquid and rinds to 3 wide-mouthed pint-size mason jars; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Pickles will keep refrigerated up to 4 weeks.

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Old-Fashioned Pickled Watermelon Rinds

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. kosher salt
3 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp. whole allspice
2 whole star anise
1 1/2 lb. peeled watermelon rinds, sliced into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)

Instructions

Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, allspice, star anise, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add watermelon rinds and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully transfer liquid and rinds to 3 wide-mouthed pint-size mason jars; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Pickles will keep refrigerated up to 4 weeks.

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Old-Fashioned Pickled Watermelon Rinds

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. kosher salt
3 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp. whole allspice
2 whole star anise
1 1/2 lb. peeled watermelon rinds, sliced into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)

Instructions

Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, allspice, star anise, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add watermelon rinds and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully transfer liquid and rinds to 3 wide-mouthed pint-size mason jars; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Pickles will keep refrigerated up to 4 weeks.

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Loaded Wedge Fries

Ingredients

9 large russet potatoes (about 5½ pounds), each cut into 8 wedges
6 tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 medium red onion, diced
6 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
Juice of 1 lime
3 avocados
1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 c. shredded jack or cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 c. sour cream

Instructions

For the fries: Preheat the oven to 450˚. Toss half of the potato wedges and 3 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then spread out evenly. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and olive oil on another baking sheet. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Season with salt.
Meanwhile, for the pico de gallo: Combine the red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice in a bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. For the guacamole: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado from the skin into a bowl; sprinkle with the remaining ¾ teaspoon salt and mash. Add a big scoop of pico de gallo and stir.
For the spicy chili bacon: Cook the bacon with the chili powder and cayenne in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes.
Place the fries on a platter and serve with the pico de gallo, guacamole, spicy chili bacon and any additional toppings.

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Loaded Wedge Fries

Ingredients

9 large russet potatoes (about 5½ pounds), each cut into 8 wedges
6 tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 medium red onion, diced
6 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
Juice of 1 lime
3 avocados
1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 c. shredded jack or cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 c. sour cream

Instructions

For the fries: Preheat the oven to 450˚. Toss half of the potato wedges and 3 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then spread out evenly. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and olive oil on another baking sheet. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Season with salt.
Meanwhile, for the pico de gallo: Combine the red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice in a bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. For the guacamole: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado from the skin into a bowl; sprinkle with the remaining ¾ teaspoon salt and mash. Add a big scoop of pico de gallo and stir.
For the spicy chili bacon: Cook the bacon with the chili powder and cayenne in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes.
Place the fries on a platter and serve with the pico de gallo, guacamole, spicy chili bacon and any additional toppings.

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Loaded Wedge Fries

Ingredients

9 large russet potatoes (about 5½ pounds), each cut into 8 wedges
6 tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 medium red onion, diced
6 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
Juice of 1 lime
3 avocados
1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 c. shredded jack or cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 c. sour cream

Instructions

For the fries: Preheat the oven to 450˚. Toss half of the potato wedges and 3 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then spread out evenly. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and olive oil on another baking sheet. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Season with salt.
Meanwhile, for the pico de gallo: Combine the red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice in a bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. For the guacamole: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado from the skin into a bowl; sprinkle with the remaining ¾ teaspoon salt and mash. Add a big scoop of pico de gallo and stir.
For the spicy chili bacon: Cook the bacon with the chili powder and cayenne in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes.
Place the fries on a platter and serve with the pico de gallo, guacamole, spicy chili bacon and any additional toppings.

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Loaded Wedge Fries

Ingredients

9 large russet potatoes (about 5½ pounds), each cut into 8 wedges
6 tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 medium red onion, diced
6 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
Juice of 1 lime
3 avocados
1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 c. shredded jack or cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 c. sour cream

Instructions

For the fries: Preheat the oven to 450˚. Toss half of the potato wedges and 3 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then spread out evenly. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and olive oil on another baking sheet. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Season with salt.
Meanwhile, for the pico de gallo: Combine the red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice in a bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. For the guacamole: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado from the skin into a bowl; sprinkle with the remaining ¾ teaspoon salt and mash. Add a big scoop of pico de gallo and stir.
For the spicy chili bacon: Cook the bacon with the chili powder and cayenne in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes.
Place the fries on a platter and serve with the pico de gallo, guacamole, spicy chili bacon and any additional toppings.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 c. cored roughly chopped tomatoes
2 c. roughly chopped watermelon
1/4 c. (or more) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. (or more) sherry vinegar
1 to 2 tbsp. finely chopped jalapeño
3 tbsp. finely chopped shallot, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Sliced basil, cilantro leaves, and toasted bread, for serving

Instructions

Finely chop one-quarter of cucumber; set aside for serving. Roughly chop remaining cucumber and transfer to a blender. Add bell pepper, tomatoes, watermelon, oil, vinegar, jalapeño, and 2 tbsp. shallot; season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend to desired consistency. (We like ours with a little bit of texture, but you can blend until completely smooth if you prefer.) Taste and season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar or oil if needed.
Transfer to refrigerator to chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Divide gazpacho among bowls. Top with herbs, a drizzle of oil, reserved cucumber, and remaining 1 tbsp. shallots. Serve with bread alongside.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 c. cored roughly chopped tomatoes
2 c. roughly chopped watermelon
1/4 c. (or more) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. (or more) sherry vinegar
1 to 2 tbsp. finely chopped jalapeño
3 tbsp. finely chopped shallot, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Sliced basil, cilantro leaves, and toasted bread, for serving

Instructions

Finely chop one-quarter of cucumber; set aside for serving. Roughly chop remaining cucumber and transfer to a blender. Add bell pepper, tomatoes, watermelon, oil, vinegar, jalapeño, and 2 tbsp. shallot; season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend to desired consistency. (We like ours with a little bit of texture, but you can blend until completely smooth if you prefer.) Taste and season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar or oil if needed.
Transfer to refrigerator to chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Divide gazpacho among bowls. Top with herbs, a drizzle of oil, reserved cucumber, and remaining 1 tbsp. shallots. Serve with bread alongside.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 c. cored roughly chopped tomatoes
2 c. roughly chopped watermelon
1/4 c. (or more) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. (or more) sherry vinegar
1 to 2 tbsp. finely chopped jalapeño
3 tbsp. finely chopped shallot, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Sliced basil, cilantro leaves, and toasted bread, for serving

Instructions

Finely chop one-quarter of cucumber; set aside for serving. Roughly chop remaining cucumber and transfer to a blender. Add bell pepper, tomatoes, watermelon, oil, vinegar, jalapeño, and 2 tbsp. shallot; season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend to desired consistency. (We like ours with a little bit of texture, but you can blend until completely smooth if you prefer.) Taste and season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar or oil if needed.
Transfer to refrigerator to chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Divide gazpacho among bowls. Top with herbs, a drizzle of oil, reserved cucumber, and remaining 1 tbsp. shallots. Serve with bread alongside.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 c. cored roughly chopped tomatoes
2 c. roughly chopped watermelon
1/4 c. (or more) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. (or more) sherry vinegar
1 to 2 tbsp. finely chopped jalapeño
3 tbsp. finely chopped shallot, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Sliced basil, cilantro leaves, and toasted bread, for serving

Instructions

Finely chop one-quarter of cucumber; set aside for serving. Roughly chop remaining cucumber and transfer to a blender. Add bell pepper, tomatoes, watermelon, oil, vinegar, jalapeño, and 2 tbsp. shallot; season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Blend to desired consistency. (We like ours with a little bit of texture, but you can blend until completely smooth if you prefer.) Taste and season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar or oil if needed.
Transfer to refrigerator to chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Divide gazpacho among bowls. Top with herbs, a drizzle of oil, reserved cucumber, and remaining 1 tbsp. shallots. Serve with bread alongside.

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Curly Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 large zucchini, spiralized
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/3 c. parmesan, grated
1/2 c. marinara, warmed

Instructions

Heat about 1 in of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Meanwhile, whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Dredge the zucchini spirals in the flour mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
Work in batches to fry the zucchini. When the oil is hot, pick up a small mound of spirals with tongs, shake off excess flour and carefully drop in the oil. Use the tongs to separate clumping so that the spirals fry evenly. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with warm marinara sauce.

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Curly Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 large zucchini, spiralized
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/3 c. parmesan, grated
1/2 c. marinara, warmed

Instructions

Heat about 1 in of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Meanwhile, whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Dredge the zucchini spirals in the flour mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
Work in batches to fry the zucchini. When the oil is hot, pick up a small mound of spirals with tongs, shake off excess flour and carefully drop in the oil. Use the tongs to separate clumping so that the spirals fry evenly. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with warm marinara sauce.

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Curly Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 large zucchini, spiralized
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/3 c. parmesan, grated
1/2 c. marinara, warmed

Instructions

Heat about 1 in of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Meanwhile, whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Dredge the zucchini spirals in the flour mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
Work in batches to fry the zucchini. When the oil is hot, pick up a small mound of spirals with tongs, shake off excess flour and carefully drop in the oil. Use the tongs to separate clumping so that the spirals fry evenly. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with warm marinara sauce.

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Curly Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 large zucchini, spiralized
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/3 c. parmesan, grated
1/2 c. marinara, warmed

Instructions

Heat about 1 in of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Meanwhile, whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Dredge the zucchini spirals in the flour mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
Work in batches to fry the zucchini. When the oil is hot, pick up a small mound of spirals with tongs, shake off excess flour and carefully drop in the oil. Use the tongs to separate clumping so that the spirals fry evenly. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with warm marinara sauce.

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Root Vegetable Fries

Ingredients

1 pound carrots and parsnips cut into fries
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 Egg whites beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

Cut 1 pound each carrots and parsnips into fries (cut around the parsnips' cores); toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon each lemon-pepper seasoning and kosher salt. Toss with 2 beaten egg whites, then coat in 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Spread out on 2 baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F, stirring once, until crisp, about 35 minutes.

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Root Vegetable Fries

Ingredients

1 pound carrots and parsnips cut into fries
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 Egg whites beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

Cut 1 pound each carrots and parsnips into fries (cut around the parsnips' cores); toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon each lemon-pepper seasoning and kosher salt. Toss with 2 beaten egg whites, then coat in 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Spread out on 2 baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F, stirring once, until crisp, about 35 minutes.

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Root Vegetable Fries

Ingredients

1 pound carrots and parsnips cut into fries
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 Egg whites beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

Cut 1 pound each carrots and parsnips into fries (cut around the parsnips' cores); toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon each lemon-pepper seasoning and kosher salt. Toss with 2 beaten egg whites, then coat in 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Spread out on 2 baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F, stirring once, until crisp, about 35 minutes.

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Root Vegetable Fries

Ingredients

1 pound carrots and parsnips cut into fries
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 Egg whites beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

Cut 1 pound each carrots and parsnips into fries (cut around the parsnips' cores); toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon each lemon-pepper seasoning and kosher salt. Toss with 2 beaten egg whites, then coat in 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Spread out on 2 baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees F, stirring once, until crisp, about 35 minutes.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 cups watermelon cubed
2 cups arugula julienned
1/4 cup jicama peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon raw pumpkinseeds soaked ovenight
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
pinch sea salt

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl with dressing and toss to combine.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 cups watermelon cubed
2 cups arugula julienned
1/4 cup jicama peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon raw pumpkinseeds soaked ovenight
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
pinch sea salt

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl with dressing and toss to combine.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 cups watermelon cubed
2 cups arugula julienned
1/4 cup jicama peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon raw pumpkinseeds soaked ovenight
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
pinch sea salt

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl with dressing and toss to combine.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2 cups watermelon cubed
2 cups arugula julienned
1/4 cup jicama peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon raw pumpkinseeds soaked ovenight
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
pinch sea salt

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl with dressing and toss to combine.

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WATERMELON AND ORANGE SALAD

Ingredients

1 c. walnuts toasted and chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 lg. shallot minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 c. olive oil
2 navel oranges
2 cups lettuce romaine or butter
1 cup arugula
8 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 med. red onion thinly sliced
4 c. seeded watermelon cut into 1 inch chunks

Instructions

Combine the vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper and olive oil in a jar. Cover and shake well.
With a small knife, peel oranges, cutting off all bitter white pith and outer membrane; slice oranges crosswise, 1/4 inch thick. Quarter the slices.
Toss lettuce, arugula, radishes and onion. Add the oranges, watermelon and toasted nuts.
Shake dressing again and pour over the salad and toss. Serve at once.

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WATERMELON AND ORANGE SALAD

Ingredients

1 c. walnuts toasted and chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 lg. shallot minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 c. olive oil
2 navel oranges
2 cups lettuce romaine or butter
1 cup arugula
8 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 med. red onion thinly sliced
4 c. seeded watermelon cut into 1 inch chunks

Instructions

Combine the vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper and olive oil in a jar. Cover and shake well.
With a small knife, peel oranges, cutting off all bitter white pith and outer membrane; slice oranges crosswise, 1/4 inch thick. Quarter the slices.
Toss lettuce, arugula, radishes and onion. Add the oranges, watermelon and toasted nuts.
Shake dressing again and pour over the salad and toss. Serve at once.

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WATERMELON AND ORANGE SALAD

Ingredients

1 c. walnuts toasted and chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 lg. shallot minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 c. olive oil
2 navel oranges
2 cups lettuce romaine or butter
1 cup arugula
8 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 med. red onion thinly sliced
4 c. seeded watermelon cut into 1 inch chunks

Instructions

Combine the vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper and olive oil in a jar. Cover and shake well.
With a small knife, peel oranges, cutting off all bitter white pith and outer membrane; slice oranges crosswise, 1/4 inch thick. Quarter the slices.
Toss lettuce, arugula, radishes and onion. Add the oranges, watermelon and toasted nuts.
Shake dressing again and pour over the salad and toss. Serve at once.

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WATERMELON AND ORANGE SALAD

Ingredients

1 c. walnuts toasted and chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 lg. shallot minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 c. olive oil
2 navel oranges
2 cups lettuce romaine or butter
1 cup arugula
8 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 med. red onion thinly sliced
4 c. seeded watermelon cut into 1 inch chunks

Instructions

Combine the vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper and olive oil in a jar. Cover and shake well.
With a small knife, peel oranges, cutting off all bitter white pith and outer membrane; slice oranges crosswise, 1/4 inch thick. Quarter the slices.
Toss lettuce, arugula, radishes and onion. Add the oranges, watermelon and toasted nuts.
Shake dressing again and pour over the salad and toss. Serve at once.

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Best-Ever Borsht

Ingredients

1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1 lb. beets (about 6 medium beets), peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
1 large (or 2 small) Russet potato, peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
2 bay leaves
1/2 medium green cabbage, sliced
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. freshly chopped dill, plus more for serving
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, heat butter and oil until butter is melted. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 6 minutes.
Add garlic, paprika, and caraway seeds. Cook until fragrant, about one minute. Add 6 cups of cold water, beets, potatoes, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook 15 minutes, then add cabbage. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender and cabbage has softened.
Turn off heat and stir in dill and lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed, and remove bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

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Best-Ever Borsht

Ingredients

1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1 lb. beets (about 6 medium beets), peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
1 large (or 2 small) Russet potato, peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
2 bay leaves
1/2 medium green cabbage, sliced
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. freshly chopped dill, plus more for serving
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, heat butter and oil until butter is melted. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 6 minutes.
Add garlic, paprika, and caraway seeds. Cook until fragrant, about one minute. Add 6 cups of cold water, beets, potatoes, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook 15 minutes, then add cabbage. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender and cabbage has softened.
Turn off heat and stir in dill and lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed, and remove bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

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Best-Ever Borsht

Ingredients

1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1 lb. beets (about 6 medium beets), peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
1 large (or 2 small) Russet potato, peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
2 bay leaves
1/2 medium green cabbage, sliced
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. freshly chopped dill, plus more for serving
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, heat butter and oil until butter is melted. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 6 minutes.
Add garlic, paprika, and caraway seeds. Cook until fragrant, about one minute. Add 6 cups of cold water, beets, potatoes, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook 15 minutes, then add cabbage. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender and cabbage has softened.
Turn off heat and stir in dill and lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed, and remove bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

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Best-Ever Borsht

Ingredients

1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1 lb. beets (about 6 medium beets), peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
1 large (or 2 small) Russet potato, peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
2 bay leaves
1/2 medium green cabbage, sliced
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. freshly chopped dill, plus more for serving
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, heat butter and oil until butter is melted. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 6 minutes.
Add garlic, paprika, and caraway seeds. Cook until fragrant, about one minute. Add 6 cups of cold water, beets, potatoes, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook 15 minutes, then add cabbage. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender and cabbage has softened.
Turn off heat and stir in dill and lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed, and remove bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

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Classic Latkes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. Russet potatoes, peeled (about 2 medium)
8 oz. White onion, peeled (about 1 medium)
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 c. matzo meal
1 tbsp. kosher salt, divided
Canola oil, for frying
2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
Applesauce, for serving
Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

Ideally using the grating attachment on a food processor, or using the medium holes on box grater, grate potatoes. In a separate bowl do the same with the onion, discarding any onion juice that is created. Transfer the grated vegetables to a large bowl.
Working with a bit of the potatoes and onions at a time, add the vegetables to the center of a clean kitchen towel or cheese cloth, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible over a bowl. Repeat this until all of the shreds are dry.
Take the bowl of potato and onion juice and carefully pour out the liquid. This should reveal some paste-like potato starch at the bottom of the bowl. Reserve the potato starch.
In a large bowl, toss together the reserved potato starch, salt and the dried, shredded vegetables. Then gradually add the egg and matzo meal, alternating adding a bit of each at a time, until you are able to form the latkes into patties but the mixture isn't too dry.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 1/4” oil until shimmering. To test if oil is hot enough, use a bit of latke batter and make sure it sizzles and begins to brown.
Form as many latkes that will fit into your skillet without overcrowding and add to the oil. Fry until crispy and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with a bit more salt. Repeat with the remaining latke batter.
Serve with chives, applesauce, and sour cream.

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Classic Latkes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. Russet potatoes, peeled (about 2 medium)
8 oz. White onion, peeled (about 1 medium)
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 c. matzo meal
1 tbsp. kosher salt, divided
Canola oil, for frying
2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
Applesauce, for serving
Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

Ideally using the grating attachment on a food processor, or using the medium holes on box grater, grate potatoes. In a separate bowl do the same with the onion, discarding any onion juice that is created. Transfer the grated vegetables to a large bowl.
Working with a bit of the potatoes and onions at a time, add the vegetables to the center of a clean kitchen towel or cheese cloth, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible over a bowl. Repeat this until all of the shreds are dry.
Take the bowl of potato and onion juice and carefully pour out the liquid. This should reveal some paste-like potato starch at the bottom of the bowl. Reserve the potato starch.
In a large bowl, toss together the reserved potato starch, salt and the dried, shredded vegetables. Then gradually add the egg and matzo meal, alternating adding a bit of each at a time, until you are able to form the latkes into patties but the mixture isn't too dry.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 1/4” oil until shimmering. To test if oil is hot enough, use a bit of latke batter and make sure it sizzles and begins to brown.
Form as many latkes that will fit into your skillet without overcrowding and add to the oil. Fry until crispy and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with a bit more salt. Repeat with the remaining latke batter.
Serve with chives, applesauce, and sour cream.

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Classic Latkes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. Russet potatoes, peeled (about 2 medium)
8 oz. White onion, peeled (about 1 medium)
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 c. matzo meal
1 tbsp. kosher salt, divided
Canola oil, for frying
2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
Applesauce, for serving
Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

Ideally using the grating attachment on a food processor, or using the medium holes on box grater, grate potatoes. In a separate bowl do the same with the onion, discarding any onion juice that is created. Transfer the grated vegetables to a large bowl.
Working with a bit of the potatoes and onions at a time, add the vegetables to the center of a clean kitchen towel or cheese cloth, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible over a bowl. Repeat this until all of the shreds are dry.
Take the bowl of potato and onion juice and carefully pour out the liquid. This should reveal some paste-like potato starch at the bottom of the bowl. Reserve the potato starch.
In a large bowl, toss together the reserved potato starch, salt and the dried, shredded vegetables. Then gradually add the egg and matzo meal, alternating adding a bit of each at a time, until you are able to form the latkes into patties but the mixture isn't too dry.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 1/4” oil until shimmering. To test if oil is hot enough, use a bit of latke batter and make sure it sizzles and begins to brown.
Form as many latkes that will fit into your skillet without overcrowding and add to the oil. Fry until crispy and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with a bit more salt. Repeat with the remaining latke batter.
Serve with chives, applesauce, and sour cream.

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Classic Latkes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. Russet potatoes, peeled (about 2 medium)
8 oz. White onion, peeled (about 1 medium)
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 c. matzo meal
1 tbsp. kosher salt, divided
Canola oil, for frying
2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
Applesauce, for serving
Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

Ideally using the grating attachment on a food processor, or using the medium holes on box grater, grate potatoes. In a separate bowl do the same with the onion, discarding any onion juice that is created. Transfer the grated vegetables to a large bowl.
Working with a bit of the potatoes and onions at a time, add the vegetables to the center of a clean kitchen towel or cheese cloth, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible over a bowl. Repeat this until all of the shreds are dry.
Take the bowl of potato and onion juice and carefully pour out the liquid. This should reveal some paste-like potato starch at the bottom of the bowl. Reserve the potato starch.
In a large bowl, toss together the reserved potato starch, salt and the dried, shredded vegetables. Then gradually add the egg and matzo meal, alternating adding a bit of each at a time, until you are able to form the latkes into patties but the mixture isn't too dry.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat about 1/4” oil until shimmering. To test if oil is hot enough, use a bit of latke batter and make sure it sizzles and begins to brown.
Form as many latkes that will fit into your skillet without overcrowding and add to the oil. Fry until crispy and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with a bit more salt. Repeat with the remaining latke batter.
Serve with chives, applesauce, and sour cream.

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Baked Fries

Ingredients

1 2/3 cup Olive Oil
13 each Russet potatoes cut in half lengthwise, halves cut into fourths
4 2/3 teaspoon Seasoning salt

Instructions

Directions:
1. Wash potatoes in designated sink to wash vegetables. Peel and cut in half lengthwise, halves cut into fourths. Use the white cutting boards designated for vegetables.
2. Preheat oven to 425*
3. Preheat baking sheets in the hot oven for at least 5 minutes.
4. While the baking sheets are heating, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and seasoning salt in a large bowl.
5. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, spreading to a single layer.
6. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan every now and then, until the potatoes are cooked through, brown and crispy. Taste and add seasoning if needed.
7. Keep in warmers until serving time.

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Baked Fries

Ingredients

1 2/3 cup Olive Oil
13 each Russet potatoes cut in half lengthwise, halves cut into fourths
4 2/3 teaspoon Seasoning salt

Instructions

Directions:
1. Wash potatoes in designated sink to wash vegetables. Peel and cut in half lengthwise, halves cut into fourths. Use the white cutting boards designated for vegetables.
2. Preheat oven to 425*
3. Preheat baking sheets in the hot oven for at least 5 minutes.
4. While the baking sheets are heating, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and seasoning salt in a large bowl.
5. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, spreading to a single layer.
6. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan every now and then, until the potatoes are cooked through, brown and crispy. Taste and add seasoning if needed.
7. Keep in warmers until serving time.

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Baked Fries

Ingredients

1 2/3 cup Olive Oil
13 each Russet potatoes cut in half lengthwise, halves cut into fourths
4 2/3 teaspoon Seasoning salt

Instructions

Directions:
1. Wash potatoes in designated sink to wash vegetables. Peel and cut in half lengthwise, halves cut into fourths. Use the white cutting boards designated for vegetables.
2. Preheat oven to 425*
3. Preheat baking sheets in the hot oven for at least 5 minutes.
4. While the baking sheets are heating, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and seasoning salt in a large bowl.
5. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, spreading to a single layer.
6. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan every now and then, until the potatoes are cooked through, brown and crispy. Taste and add seasoning if needed.
7. Keep in warmers until serving time.

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Baked Fries

Ingredients

1 2/3 cup Olive Oil
13 each Russet potatoes cut in half lengthwise, halves cut into fourths
4 2/3 teaspoon Seasoning salt

Instructions

Directions:
1. Wash potatoes in designated sink to wash vegetables. Peel and cut in half lengthwise, halves cut into fourths. Use the white cutting boards designated for vegetables.
2. Preheat oven to 425*
3. Preheat baking sheets in the hot oven for at least 5 minutes.
4. While the baking sheets are heating, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and seasoning salt in a large bowl.
5. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, spreading to a single layer.
6. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan every now and then, until the potatoes are cooked through, brown and crispy. Taste and add seasoning if needed.
7. Keep in warmers until serving time.

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Basic French Fries

Ingredients

2 1/2 Pounds Russet potatoes
2-4 Cups Vegetable oil

Instructions

1) Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to 350º
2) Slice potatoes into french fries and rinse with cool water to remove excess starch.
3) Carefully slide half the fries into the oil one at a time. They must be submerged individually or they will stick together.
4) Fry until they just start to turn golden.
5) Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the second half of the fries.
6) While they are still hot, top with salt to best absorb the flavor.

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Basic French Fries

Ingredients

2 1/2 Pounds Russet potatoes
2-4 Cups Vegetable oil

Instructions

1) Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to 350º
2) Slice potatoes into french fries and rinse with cool water to remove excess starch.
3) Carefully slide half the fries into the oil one at a time. They must be submerged individually or they will stick together.
4) Fry until they just start to turn golden.
5) Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the second half of the fries.
6) While they are still hot, top with salt to best absorb the flavor.

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Basic French Fries

Ingredients

2 1/2 Pounds Russet potatoes
2-4 Cups Vegetable oil

Instructions

1) Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to 350º
2) Slice potatoes into french fries and rinse with cool water to remove excess starch.
3) Carefully slide half the fries into the oil one at a time. They must be submerged individually or they will stick together.
4) Fry until they just start to turn golden.
5) Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the second half of the fries.
6) While they are still hot, top with salt to best absorb the flavor.

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Basic French Fries

Ingredients

2 1/2 Pounds Russet potatoes
2-4 Cups Vegetable oil

Instructions

1) Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to 350º
2) Slice potatoes into french fries and rinse with cool water to remove excess starch.
3) Carefully slide half the fries into the oil one at a time. They must be submerged individually or they will stick together.
4) Fry until they just start to turn golden.
5) Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the second half of the fries.
6) While they are still hot, top with salt to best absorb the flavor.

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Watermelon Feta Salad

Ingredients

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
3 c. cubed seedless watermelon
1 c. chopped cucumber
1 c. crumbled feta (about 6 oz.)
1/2 c. coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving
1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion
Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Add watermelon, cucumber, feta, mint, and onion and toss to coat in dressing.
Top with more mint and sea salt (if using).

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Watermelon Feta Salad

Ingredients

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
3 c. cubed seedless watermelon
1 c. chopped cucumber
1 c. crumbled feta (about 6 oz.)
1/2 c. coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving
1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion
Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Add watermelon, cucumber, feta, mint, and onion and toss to coat in dressing.
Top with more mint and sea salt (if using).

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Watermelon Feta Salad

Ingredients

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
3 c. cubed seedless watermelon
1 c. chopped cucumber
1 c. crumbled feta (about 6 oz.)
1/2 c. coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving
1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion
Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Add watermelon, cucumber, feta, mint, and onion and toss to coat in dressing.
Top with more mint and sea salt (if using).

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Watermelon Feta Salad

Ingredients

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
3 c. cubed seedless watermelon
1 c. chopped cucumber
1 c. crumbled feta (about 6 oz.)
1/2 c. coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving
1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion
Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Add watermelon, cucumber, feta, mint, and onion and toss to coat in dressing.
Top with more mint and sea salt (if using).

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Go-To French Fries With Avocado Oil Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

5 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons avocado oil
salt, to taste

Instructions

Peel potatoes and cut them into sticks (french fry shape). Place in a bowl.
Pour avocado oil into the same bowl and mix until potatoes are coated in oil.
Sprinkle salt to taste into the same bowl and mix well.
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and cook in the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F or until golden brown.
Serve.
Enjoy!

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Go-To French Fries With Avocado Oil Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

5 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons avocado oil
salt, to taste

Instructions

Peel potatoes and cut them into sticks (french fry shape). Place in a bowl.
Pour avocado oil into the same bowl and mix until potatoes are coated in oil.
Sprinkle salt to taste into the same bowl and mix well.
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and cook in the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F or until golden brown.
Serve.
Enjoy!

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Go-To French Fries With Avocado Oil Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

5 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons avocado oil
salt, to taste

Instructions

Peel potatoes and cut them into sticks (french fry shape). Place in a bowl.
Pour avocado oil into the same bowl and mix until potatoes are coated in oil.
Sprinkle salt to taste into the same bowl and mix well.
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and cook in the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F or until golden brown.
Serve.
Enjoy!

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Go-To French Fries With Avocado Oil Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

5 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons avocado oil
salt, to taste

Instructions

Peel potatoes and cut them into sticks (french fry shape). Place in a bowl.
Pour avocado oil into the same bowl and mix until potatoes are coated in oil.
Sprinkle salt to taste into the same bowl and mix well.
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and cook in the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F or until golden brown.
Serve.
Enjoy!

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Parmesan-Rosemary Baked Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

0.333 cup all-purpose flour
3 large egg whites
1 tablespoon water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound zucchini and/or summer squash (about 2 medium), cut into 1/2-by 4-inch sticks

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top and coat with cooking spray. (Or to air-fry, see Tip.)
Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk egg whites and water in another shallow dish until foamy. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, rosemary, salt and pepper in a third shallow dish. Working in batches, toss zucchini (or summer squash) in the flour to coat. Dip in the egg white, shaking off the excess. Toss in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the wire rack, spacing the fries close together without touching. Coat the fries with cooking spray.
Bake until golden and crispy, flipping once halfway, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Parmesan-Rosemary Baked Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

0.333 cup all-purpose flour
3 large egg whites
1 tablespoon water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound zucchini and/or summer squash (about 2 medium), cut into 1/2-by 4-inch sticks

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top and coat with cooking spray. (Or to air-fry, see Tip.)
Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk egg whites and water in another shallow dish until foamy. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, rosemary, salt and pepper in a third shallow dish. Working in batches, toss zucchini (or summer squash) in the flour to coat. Dip in the egg white, shaking off the excess. Toss in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the wire rack, spacing the fries close together without touching. Coat the fries with cooking spray.
Bake until golden and crispy, flipping once halfway, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Parmesan-Rosemary Baked Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

0.333 cup all-purpose flour
3 large egg whites
1 tablespoon water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound zucchini and/or summer squash (about 2 medium), cut into 1/2-by 4-inch sticks

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top and coat with cooking spray. (Or to air-fry, see Tip.)
Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk egg whites and water in another shallow dish until foamy. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, rosemary, salt and pepper in a third shallow dish. Working in batches, toss zucchini (or summer squash) in the flour to coat. Dip in the egg white, shaking off the excess. Toss in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the wire rack, spacing the fries close together without touching. Coat the fries with cooking spray.
Bake until golden and crispy, flipping once halfway, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Parmesan-Rosemary Baked Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

0.333 cup all-purpose flour
3 large egg whites
1 tablespoon water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
1 pound zucchini and/or summer squash (about 2 medium), cut into 1/2-by 4-inch sticks

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top and coat with cooking spray. (Or to air-fry, see Tip.)
Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk egg whites and water in another shallow dish until foamy. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, rosemary, salt and pepper in a third shallow dish. Working in batches, toss zucchini (or summer squash) in the flour to coat. Dip in the egg white, shaking off the excess. Toss in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the wire rack, spacing the fries close together without touching. Coat the fries with cooking spray.
Bake until golden and crispy, flipping once halfway, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

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French Fries

Ingredients

2 pounds Russet potatoes unpeeled, scrubbed
Canola Oil

Instructions

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Line large baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Cut 1 potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Stack 2 to 3 potato slices at a time and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide sticks. Cook potato sticks in boiling water just until beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon or tongs, transfer potato sticks to paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat cutting, blanching, and draining remaining potatoes. Pat potato sticks dry with additional paper towels. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand uncovered at room temperature.
Pour enough canola oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 4 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pot; heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, add potato sticks to oil and fry until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to clean paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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French Fries

Ingredients

2 pounds Russet potatoes unpeeled, scrubbed
Canola Oil

Instructions

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Line large baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Cut 1 potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Stack 2 to 3 potato slices at a time and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide sticks. Cook potato sticks in boiling water just until beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon or tongs, transfer potato sticks to paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat cutting, blanching, and draining remaining potatoes. Pat potato sticks dry with additional paper towels. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand uncovered at room temperature.
Pour enough canola oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 4 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pot; heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, add potato sticks to oil and fry until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to clean paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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French Fries

Ingredients

2 pounds Russet potatoes unpeeled, scrubbed
Canola Oil

Instructions

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Line large baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Cut 1 potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Stack 2 to 3 potato slices at a time and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide sticks. Cook potato sticks in boiling water just until beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon or tongs, transfer potato sticks to paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat cutting, blanching, and draining remaining potatoes. Pat potato sticks dry with additional paper towels. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand uncovered at room temperature.
Pour enough canola oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 4 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pot; heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, add potato sticks to oil and fry until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to clean paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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French Fries

Ingredients

2 pounds Russet potatoes unpeeled, scrubbed
Canola Oil

Instructions

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Line large baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Cut 1 potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Stack 2 to 3 potato slices at a time and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide sticks. Cook potato sticks in boiling water just until beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon or tongs, transfer potato sticks to paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat cutting, blanching, and draining remaining potatoes. Pat potato sticks dry with additional paper towels. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand uncovered at room temperature.
Pour enough canola oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 4 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pot; heat oil to 350°F. Working in batches, add potato sticks to oil and fry until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to clean paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon "Steak" Salad

Ingredients

1 medium-size red onion, sliced
1 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ½ teaspoons table salt
12 cups assorted tender salad greens (such as mâche, watercress, arugula, and Bibb)
1 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
Smoky Dijon Dressing
8 (1 1/4-inch-thick) chilled seedless watermelon slices, rinds removed
¾ cup salted pepitas or sunflower seeds

Instructions

Stir together first 5 ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a glass bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours. (Mixture can be made and chilled up to 2 days ahead.) Remove onions from marinade, discarding marinade.
Toss together greens, cheese, 1 cup red onions, and desired amount of dressing in a large bowl. Top each watermelon slice with 1 1/2 cups greens mixture. Sprinkle with pepitas. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette and onions.

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Watermelon "Steak" Salad

Ingredients

1 medium-size red onion, sliced
1 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ½ teaspoons table salt
12 cups assorted tender salad greens (such as mâche, watercress, arugula, and Bibb)
1 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
Smoky Dijon Dressing
8 (1 1/4-inch-thick) chilled seedless watermelon slices, rinds removed
¾ cup salted pepitas or sunflower seeds

Instructions

Stir together first 5 ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a glass bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours. (Mixture can be made and chilled up to 2 days ahead.) Remove onions from marinade, discarding marinade.
Toss together greens, cheese, 1 cup red onions, and desired amount of dressing in a large bowl. Top each watermelon slice with 1 1/2 cups greens mixture. Sprinkle with pepitas. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette and onions.

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Watermelon "Steak" Salad

Ingredients

1 medium-size red onion, sliced
1 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ½ teaspoons table salt
12 cups assorted tender salad greens (such as mâche, watercress, arugula, and Bibb)
1 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
Smoky Dijon Dressing
8 (1 1/4-inch-thick) chilled seedless watermelon slices, rinds removed
¾ cup salted pepitas or sunflower seeds

Instructions

Stir together first 5 ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a glass bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours. (Mixture can be made and chilled up to 2 days ahead.) Remove onions from marinade, discarding marinade.
Toss together greens, cheese, 1 cup red onions, and desired amount of dressing in a large bowl. Top each watermelon slice with 1 1/2 cups greens mixture. Sprinkle with pepitas. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette and onions.

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Watermelon "Steak" Salad

Ingredients

1 medium-size red onion, sliced
1 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ½ teaspoons table salt
12 cups assorted tender salad greens (such as mâche, watercress, arugula, and Bibb)
1 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
Smoky Dijon Dressing
8 (1 1/4-inch-thick) chilled seedless watermelon slices, rinds removed
¾ cup salted pepitas or sunflower seeds

Instructions

Stir together first 5 ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a glass bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours. (Mixture can be made and chilled up to 2 days ahead.) Remove onions from marinade, discarding marinade.
Toss together greens, cheese, 1 cup red onions, and desired amount of dressing in a large bowl. Top each watermelon slice with 1 1/2 cups greens mixture. Sprinkle with pepitas. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette and onions.

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Skillet Home Fries – Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

Ingredients

3 extra large baking potatoes (russet, about 3 pounds total)
1 small yellow onion
1 small red bell pepper
1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons)
All-purpose steak seasoning or salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry.
Prick potatoes several times with a fork and microwave for 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
Flip potatoes every 5 minutes until cooked through.
Remove potatoes and let cool.
Dice onions and bell peppers into large bite sized pieces.
Melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions and bell peppers until they start to soften, 3-5 minutes.
Dice cooked potatoes into large 2 inch pieces by cutting potatoes long ways, then cutting each half into quarters. A serrated knife will help cut through the potato skins.
Turn skillet up to medium high and place potatoes cut side down.
Sprinkle potatoes with 2 teaspoons of all-purpose steak seasoning, more or less to taste.
Let potatoes cook until golden brown, a few minutes on each side.
Use a pair of tongs to carefully turn the potatoes as they cook.

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Skillet Home Fries – Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

Ingredients

3 extra large baking potatoes (russet, about 3 pounds total)
1 small yellow onion
1 small red bell pepper
1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons)
All-purpose steak seasoning or salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry.
Prick potatoes several times with a fork and microwave for 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
Flip potatoes every 5 minutes until cooked through.
Remove potatoes and let cool.
Dice onions and bell peppers into large bite sized pieces.
Melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions and bell peppers until they start to soften, 3-5 minutes.
Dice cooked potatoes into large 2 inch pieces by cutting potatoes long ways, then cutting each half into quarters. A serrated knife will help cut through the potato skins.
Turn skillet up to medium high and place potatoes cut side down.
Sprinkle potatoes with 2 teaspoons of all-purpose steak seasoning, more or less to taste.
Let potatoes cook until golden brown, a few minutes on each side.
Use a pair of tongs to carefully turn the potatoes as they cook.

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Skillet Home Fries – Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

Ingredients

3 extra large baking potatoes (russet, about 3 pounds total)
1 small yellow onion
1 small red bell pepper
1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons)
All-purpose steak seasoning or salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry.
Prick potatoes several times with a fork and microwave for 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
Flip potatoes every 5 minutes until cooked through.
Remove potatoes and let cool.
Dice onions and bell peppers into large bite sized pieces.
Melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions and bell peppers until they start to soften, 3-5 minutes.
Dice cooked potatoes into large 2 inch pieces by cutting potatoes long ways, then cutting each half into quarters. A serrated knife will help cut through the potato skins.
Turn skillet up to medium high and place potatoes cut side down.
Sprinkle potatoes with 2 teaspoons of all-purpose steak seasoning, more or less to taste.
Let potatoes cook until golden brown, a few minutes on each side.
Use a pair of tongs to carefully turn the potatoes as they cook.

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Skillet Home Fries – Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

Ingredients

3 extra large baking potatoes (russet, about 3 pounds total)
1 small yellow onion
1 small red bell pepper
1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons)
All-purpose steak seasoning or salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry.
Prick potatoes several times with a fork and microwave for 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
Flip potatoes every 5 minutes until cooked through.
Remove potatoes and let cool.
Dice onions and bell peppers into large bite sized pieces.
Melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions and bell peppers until they start to soften, 3-5 minutes.
Dice cooked potatoes into large 2 inch pieces by cutting potatoes long ways, then cutting each half into quarters. A serrated knife will help cut through the potato skins.
Turn skillet up to medium high and place potatoes cut side down.
Sprinkle potatoes with 2 teaspoons of all-purpose steak seasoning, more or less to taste.
Let potatoes cook until golden brown, a few minutes on each side.
Use a pair of tongs to carefully turn the potatoes as they cook.

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Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Dip

Ingredients

3 Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples (peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges)
½ cup flour
3 eggs (beaten)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

Toss the apple slices and flour together in a large bowl. Set up a dredging station by putting the beaten eggs in one shallow dish, and combining the crushed graham crackers and sugar in a second shallow dish. Dip each apple slice into the egg, and then into the graham cracker crumbs. Coat the slices on all sides and place the coated slices on a cookie sheet.
Pre-heat the air fryer to 380ºF. Spray or brush the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil.
Air-fry the apples in batches. Place one layer of apple slices in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with oil. Air-fry for 5 minutes. Turn the apples over and air fry for an additional 2 minutes.
While apples are cooking make caramel cream dip. Combine the whipped cream cheese and caramel sauce, mixing well. Transfer the Caramel Cream Dip into a serving bowl and drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top.
Serve the apple fries hot with the caramel cream dip on the side. Enjoy!

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Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Dip

Ingredients

3 Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples (peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges)
½ cup flour
3 eggs (beaten)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

Toss the apple slices and flour together in a large bowl. Set up a dredging station by putting the beaten eggs in one shallow dish, and combining the crushed graham crackers and sugar in a second shallow dish. Dip each apple slice into the egg, and then into the graham cracker crumbs. Coat the slices on all sides and place the coated slices on a cookie sheet.
Pre-heat the air fryer to 380ºF. Spray or brush the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil.
Air-fry the apples in batches. Place one layer of apple slices in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with oil. Air-fry for 5 minutes. Turn the apples over and air fry for an additional 2 minutes.
While apples are cooking make caramel cream dip. Combine the whipped cream cheese and caramel sauce, mixing well. Transfer the Caramel Cream Dip into a serving bowl and drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top.
Serve the apple fries hot with the caramel cream dip on the side. Enjoy!

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Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Dip

Ingredients

3 Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples (peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges)
½ cup flour
3 eggs (beaten)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

Toss the apple slices and flour together in a large bowl. Set up a dredging station by putting the beaten eggs in one shallow dish, and combining the crushed graham crackers and sugar in a second shallow dish. Dip each apple slice into the egg, and then into the graham cracker crumbs. Coat the slices on all sides and place the coated slices on a cookie sheet.
Pre-heat the air fryer to 380ºF. Spray or brush the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil.
Air-fry the apples in batches. Place one layer of apple slices in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with oil. Air-fry for 5 minutes. Turn the apples over and air fry for an additional 2 minutes.
While apples are cooking make caramel cream dip. Combine the whipped cream cheese and caramel sauce, mixing well. Transfer the Caramel Cream Dip into a serving bowl and drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top.
Serve the apple fries hot with the caramel cream dip on the side. Enjoy!

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Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Dip

Ingredients

3 Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples (peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges)
½ cup flour
3 eggs (beaten)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

Toss the apple slices and flour together in a large bowl. Set up a dredging station by putting the beaten eggs in one shallow dish, and combining the crushed graham crackers and sugar in a second shallow dish. Dip each apple slice into the egg, and then into the graham cracker crumbs. Coat the slices on all sides and place the coated slices on a cookie sheet.
Pre-heat the air fryer to 380ºF. Spray or brush the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil.
Air-fry the apples in batches. Place one layer of apple slices in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with oil. Air-fry for 5 minutes. Turn the apples over and air fry for an additional 2 minutes.
While apples are cooking make caramel cream dip. Combine the whipped cream cheese and caramel sauce, mixing well. Transfer the Caramel Cream Dip into a serving bowl and drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top.
Serve the apple fries hot with the caramel cream dip on the side. Enjoy!

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Greek Style Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

3 cups watermelon, cut in cubes
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1/3 cup feta cheese
chopped parsley and mint
olive oil
red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Greek Style Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

3 cups watermelon, cut in cubes
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1/3 cup feta cheese
chopped parsley and mint
olive oil
red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Greek Style Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

3 cups watermelon, cut in cubes
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1/3 cup feta cheese
chopped parsley and mint
olive oil
red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Greek Style Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

3 cups watermelon, cut in cubes
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1/3 cup feta cheese
chopped parsley and mint
olive oil
red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Watermelon Jerky

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon 1/4" thick, rind trimmed off

Instructions

Cut the slices into 1-by-3 inch rectangles. Arrange on 2 wire racks set on baking sheets. Bake at 250 degrees until almost dried but not browned, 3 hours. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees and continue baking, rotating the pans and flipping the pieces every 2 hours, until the fruit is leathery, 3 to 4 more hours.

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Watermelon Jerky

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon 1/4" thick, rind trimmed off

Instructions

Cut the slices into 1-by-3 inch rectangles. Arrange on 2 wire racks set on baking sheets. Bake at 250 degrees until almost dried but not browned, 3 hours. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees and continue baking, rotating the pans and flipping the pieces every 2 hours, until the fruit is leathery, 3 to 4 more hours.

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Watermelon Jerky

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon 1/4" thick, rind trimmed off

Instructions

Cut the slices into 1-by-3 inch rectangles. Arrange on 2 wire racks set on baking sheets. Bake at 250 degrees until almost dried but not browned, 3 hours. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees and continue baking, rotating the pans and flipping the pieces every 2 hours, until the fruit is leathery, 3 to 4 more hours.

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Watermelon Jerky

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon 1/4" thick, rind trimmed off

Instructions

Cut the slices into 1-by-3 inch rectangles. Arrange on 2 wire racks set on baking sheets. Bake at 250 degrees until almost dried but not browned, 3 hours. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees and continue baking, rotating the pans and flipping the pieces every 2 hours, until the fruit is leathery, 3 to 4 more hours.

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Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 zucchini
1 egg white
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Vegetable cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°. Cut zucchini into 3-inch sticks. Whisk an egg white in a small bowl, and add milk. Combine Parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture, and then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place zucchini on sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 zucchini
1 egg white
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Vegetable cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°. Cut zucchini into 3-inch sticks. Whisk an egg white in a small bowl, and add milk. Combine Parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture, and then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place zucchini on sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 zucchini
1 egg white
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Vegetable cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°. Cut zucchini into 3-inch sticks. Whisk an egg white in a small bowl, and add milk. Combine Parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture, and then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place zucchini on sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 zucchini
1 egg white
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Vegetable cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°. Cut zucchini into 3-inch sticks. Whisk an egg white in a small bowl, and add milk. Combine Parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture, and then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place zucchini on sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries

Ingredients

5 Russet potatoes
1/4 c EVOO
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c grated Parmesan

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Peel potatoes and cut into half-inch thick slices (lengthwise) cut again into 1/2-inch thick fries. Place the potatoes into a pot with cold water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring up to a gentle boil and simmer until a paring knife tip goes through easily. Cooked about 3/4 of the way through.
Drain carefully and put in a bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until light brown.
When brown, sprinkle with Parmesan and continue to bake until well-browned and crispy and the cheese is melted and caramelized, about 6 to 7 more minutes. Remove and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve.
Recipe courtesy of Michael Chiarello
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Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries

Ingredients

5 Russet potatoes
1/4 c EVOO
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c grated Parmesan

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Peel potatoes and cut into half-inch thick slices (lengthwise) cut again into 1/2-inch thick fries. Place the potatoes into a pot with cold water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring up to a gentle boil and simmer until a paring knife tip goes through easily. Cooked about 3/4 of the way through.
Drain carefully and put in a bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until light brown.
When brown, sprinkle with Parmesan and continue to bake until well-browned and crispy and the cheese is melted and caramelized, about 6 to 7 more minutes. Remove and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve.
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Ingredients

5 Russet potatoes
1/4 c EVOO
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c grated Parmesan

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Peel potatoes and cut into half-inch thick slices (lengthwise) cut again into 1/2-inch thick fries. Place the potatoes into a pot with cold water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring up to a gentle boil and simmer until a paring knife tip goes through easily. Cooked about 3/4 of the way through.
Drain carefully and put in a bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until light brown.
When brown, sprinkle with Parmesan and continue to bake until well-browned and crispy and the cheese is melted and caramelized, about 6 to 7 more minutes. Remove and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve.
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Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries

Ingredients

5 Russet potatoes
1/4 c EVOO
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c grated Parmesan

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Peel potatoes and cut into half-inch thick slices (lengthwise) cut again into 1/2-inch thick fries. Place the potatoes into a pot with cold water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring up to a gentle boil and simmer until a paring knife tip goes through easily. Cooked about 3/4 of the way through.
Drain carefully and put in a bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until light brown.
When brown, sprinkle with Parmesan and continue to bake until well-browned and crispy and the cheese is melted and caramelized, about 6 to 7 more minutes. Remove and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve.
Recipe courtesy of Michael Chiarello
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Home Fries

Ingredients

For home fries made with raw potatoes
2 large raw Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
1/2 of one large onion, or 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons or more of extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For home fries made with cooked potatoes
2 large Russet potatoes, quartered and boiled for 12 minutes in salted water until just cooked through, drained
1/2 of one large onion, or 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of bacon fat (optional, omit for vegetarian version)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Home Fries Made With Raw Potatoes
Heat the olive oil and add potatoes, onions, salt and pepper: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium to large skillet on medium high heat until sizzling. Place a single layer of potato slices on the bottom of the pan. Add a light layer of sliced onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add another layer of potatoes, another layer of onion slices, sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Keep layering until you've used up your potatoes and onions.
Lower the heat and cover the pan: Lower the heat to medium and cover the pan. Let cook for about 10 minutes, until the potato layer at the bottom is nicely browned. You can move aside a little bit with a fork to see if the bottom edges are browned. You may need to reduce the heat a little as the potatoes cook so they brown and don't burn.
Flip the potatoes: Gently flip the potatoes over, a section of the pan at a time, so that the layer that was on the top is now on the bottom, and the browned potatoes are now on the top. Add another tablespoon of oil. The oil will help the browning. Cover and let cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the bottom layer is now browned.
Remove the lid: Once the bottom layer is browned, remove the lid of the pan and let continue to cook for 5 more minutes. This additional cooking will help the potatoes dry out just a little bit more. Serve immediately. Serves 2 to 4.
Home Fries Made With Cooked Potatoes
Heat the oil and sauté the onions: Cut the cooked potatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium to large skillet on medium high heat until sizzling. Add sliced onions to pan and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and bacon fat: Add the potato pieces, spread out as much as possible along the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle generously with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, without stirring (about 7 to 8 minutes). You may need to reduce the heat a little as the potatoes cook so they brown and don't burn. Add 1 tablespoon bacon fat, or more oil to the pan. Gently flip the potatoes and cook until the bottom of the flipped potatoes are nicely browned. Serve immediately.

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Home Fries

Ingredients

For home fries made with raw potatoes
2 large raw Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
1/2 of one large onion, or 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons or more of extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For home fries made with cooked potatoes
2 large Russet potatoes, quartered and boiled for 12 minutes in salted water until just cooked through, drained
1/2 of one large onion, or 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of bacon fat (optional, omit for vegetarian version)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Home Fries Made With Raw Potatoes
Heat the olive oil and add potatoes, onions, salt and pepper: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium to large skillet on medium high heat until sizzling. Place a single layer of potato slices on the bottom of the pan. Add a light layer of sliced onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add another layer of potatoes, another layer of onion slices, sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Keep layering until you've used up your potatoes and onions.
Lower the heat and cover the pan: Lower the heat to medium and cover the pan. Let cook for about 10 minutes, until the potato layer at the bottom is nicely browned. You can move aside a little bit with a fork to see if the bottom edges are browned. You may need to reduce the heat a little as the potatoes cook so they brown and don't burn.
Flip the potatoes: Gently flip the potatoes over, a section of the pan at a time, so that the layer that was on the top is now on the bottom, and the browned potatoes are now on the top. Add another tablespoon of oil. The oil will help the browning. Cover and let cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the bottom layer is now browned.
Remove the lid: Once the bottom layer is browned, remove the lid of the pan and let continue to cook for 5 more minutes. This additional cooking will help the potatoes dry out just a little bit more. Serve immediately. Serves 2 to 4.
Home Fries Made With Cooked Potatoes
Heat the oil and sauté the onions: Cut the cooked potatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium to large skillet on medium high heat until sizzling. Add sliced onions to pan and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and bacon fat: Add the potato pieces, spread out as much as possible along the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle generously with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, without stirring (about 7 to 8 minutes). You may need to reduce the heat a little as the potatoes cook so they brown and don't burn. Add 1 tablespoon bacon fat, or more oil to the pan. Gently flip the potatoes and cook until the bottom of the flipped potatoes are nicely browned. Serve immediately.

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Home Fries

Ingredients

For home fries made with raw potatoes
2 large raw Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
1/2 of one large onion, or 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons or more of extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For home fries made with cooked potatoes
2 large Russet potatoes, quartered and boiled for 12 minutes in salted water until just cooked through, drained
1/2 of one large onion, or 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of bacon fat (optional, omit for vegetarian version)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Home Fries Made With Raw Potatoes
Heat the olive oil and add potatoes, onions, salt and pepper: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium to large skillet on medium high heat until sizzling. Place a single layer of potato slices on the bottom of the pan. Add a light layer of sliced onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add another layer of potatoes, another layer of onion slices, sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Keep layering until you've used up your potatoes and onions.
Lower the heat and cover the pan: Lower the heat to medium and cover the pan. Let cook for about 10 minutes, until the potato layer at the bottom is nicely browned. You can move aside a little bit with a fork to see if the bottom edges are browned. You may need to reduce the heat a little as the potatoes cook so they brown and don't burn.
Flip the potatoes: Gently flip the potatoes over, a section of the pan at a time, so that the layer that was on the top is now on the bottom, and the browned potatoes are now on the top. Add another tablespoon of oil. The oil will help the browning. Cover and let cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the bottom layer is now browned.
Remove the lid: Once the bottom layer is browned, remove the lid of the pan and let continue to cook for 5 more minutes. This additional cooking will help the potatoes dry out just a little bit more. Serve immediately. Serves 2 to 4.
Home Fries Made With Cooked Potatoes
Heat the oil and sauté the onions: Cut the cooked potatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium to large skillet on medium high heat until sizzling. Add sliced onions to pan and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and bacon fat: Add the potato pieces, spread out as much as possible along the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle generously with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, without stirring (about 7 to 8 minutes). You may need to reduce the heat a little as the potatoes cook so they brown and don't burn. Add 1 tablespoon bacon fat, or more oil to the pan. Gently flip the potatoes and cook until the bottom of the flipped potatoes are nicely browned. Serve immediately.

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Home Fries

Ingredients

For home fries made with raw potatoes
2 large raw Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
1/2 of one large onion, or 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons or more of extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For home fries made with cooked potatoes
2 large Russet potatoes, quartered and boiled for 12 minutes in salted water until just cooked through, drained
1/2 of one large onion, or 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of bacon fat (optional, omit for vegetarian version)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Home Fries Made With Raw Potatoes
Heat the olive oil and add potatoes, onions, salt and pepper: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium to large skillet on medium high heat until sizzling. Place a single layer of potato slices on the bottom of the pan. Add a light layer of sliced onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add another layer of potatoes, another layer of onion slices, sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Keep layering until you've used up your potatoes and onions.
Lower the heat and cover the pan: Lower the heat to medium and cover the pan. Let cook for about 10 minutes, until the potato layer at the bottom is nicely browned. You can move aside a little bit with a fork to see if the bottom edges are browned. You may need to reduce the heat a little as the potatoes cook so they brown and don't burn.
Flip the potatoes: Gently flip the potatoes over, a section of the pan at a time, so that the layer that was on the top is now on the bottom, and the browned potatoes are now on the top. Add another tablespoon of oil. The oil will help the browning. Cover and let cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the bottom layer is now browned.
Remove the lid: Once the bottom layer is browned, remove the lid of the pan and let continue to cook for 5 more minutes. This additional cooking will help the potatoes dry out just a little bit more. Serve immediately. Serves 2 to 4.
Home Fries Made With Cooked Potatoes
Heat the oil and sauté the onions: Cut the cooked potatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium to large skillet on medium high heat until sizzling. Add sliced onions to pan and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and bacon fat: Add the potato pieces, spread out as much as possible along the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle generously with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, without stirring (about 7 to 8 minutes). You may need to reduce the heat a little as the potatoes cook so they brown and don't burn. Add 1 tablespoon bacon fat, or more oil to the pan. Gently flip the potatoes and cook until the bottom of the flipped potatoes are nicely browned. Serve immediately.

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Watermelon-Fennel Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. chopped watermelon
1 fennel bulb with fronds, cored and chopped
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
1/3 c. loosely packed fresh mint, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
4 tbsp. fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
Kosher salt
Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

Combine watermelon, fennel and fronds, onion, mint, jalapeño, and lime in a bowl. Season with salt. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Watermelon-Fennel Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. chopped watermelon
1 fennel bulb with fronds, cored and chopped
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
1/3 c. loosely packed fresh mint, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
4 tbsp. fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
Kosher salt
Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

Combine watermelon, fennel and fronds, onion, mint, jalapeño, and lime in a bowl. Season with salt. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Watermelon-Fennel Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. chopped watermelon
1 fennel bulb with fronds, cored and chopped
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
1/3 c. loosely packed fresh mint, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
4 tbsp. fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
Kosher salt
Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

Combine watermelon, fennel and fronds, onion, mint, jalapeño, and lime in a bowl. Season with salt. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Watermelon-Fennel Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. chopped watermelon
1 fennel bulb with fronds, cored and chopped
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
1/3 c. loosely packed fresh mint, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
4 tbsp. fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
Kosher salt
Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

Combine watermelon, fennel and fronds, onion, mint, jalapeño, and lime in a bowl. Season with salt. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Baked Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 Medium Zucchini Cut into 1/2 inch spears
2 Large Eggs Beaten
3 Tablespoon Bread Crumbs Panko will work
2 Tablespoon Parmesan Greated
1 Teaspoon Romemary

Instructions

1. Place zucchini on a wire rack and salt. Let stand for 20 minustes, then blot with a paper towel.
2. Mix bread crumbs, cheese and rosemary in a zip bag.
3. Dip the zucchini in the eggs and place in the zip bag.
4. Place a single layer on a greased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees, turning once until golden brown, 12 to 18 minutes.

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Baked Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 Medium Zucchini Cut into 1/2 inch spears
2 Large Eggs Beaten
3 Tablespoon Bread Crumbs Panko will work
2 Tablespoon Parmesan Greated
1 Teaspoon Romemary

Instructions

1. Place zucchini on a wire rack and salt. Let stand for 20 minustes, then blot with a paper towel.
2. Mix bread crumbs, cheese and rosemary in a zip bag.
3. Dip the zucchini in the eggs and place in the zip bag.
4. Place a single layer on a greased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees, turning once until golden brown, 12 to 18 minutes.

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Baked Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 Medium Zucchini Cut into 1/2 inch spears
2 Large Eggs Beaten
3 Tablespoon Bread Crumbs Panko will work
2 Tablespoon Parmesan Greated
1 Teaspoon Romemary

Instructions

1. Place zucchini on a wire rack and salt. Let stand for 20 minustes, then blot with a paper towel.
2. Mix bread crumbs, cheese and rosemary in a zip bag.
3. Dip the zucchini in the eggs and place in the zip bag.
4. Place a single layer on a greased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees, turning once until golden brown, 12 to 18 minutes.

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Baked Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

2 Medium Zucchini Cut into 1/2 inch spears
2 Large Eggs Beaten
3 Tablespoon Bread Crumbs Panko will work
2 Tablespoon Parmesan Greated
1 Teaspoon Romemary

Instructions

1. Place zucchini on a wire rack and salt. Let stand for 20 minustes, then blot with a paper towel.
2. Mix bread crumbs, cheese and rosemary in a zip bag.
3. Dip the zucchini in the eggs and place in the zip bag.
4. Place a single layer on a greased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees, turning once until golden brown, 12 to 18 minutes.

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Apple Fries

Ingredients

apples
4 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or cashew butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
5 tbs milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and cinnamon with a mixer until smooth. Serve with apple sticks.

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Apple Fries

Ingredients

apples
4 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or cashew butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
5 tbs milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and cinnamon with a mixer until smooth. Serve with apple sticks.

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Apple Fries

Ingredients

apples
4 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or cashew butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
5 tbs milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and cinnamon with a mixer until smooth. Serve with apple sticks.

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Apple Fries

Ingredients

apples
4 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or cashew butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
5 tbs milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and cinnamon with a mixer until smooth. Serve with apple sticks.

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Crisp Pickled Watermelon Rind

Ingredients

See Recipe

Instructions

Peel and remove all the green and pink portions from the rind of a large watermelon. Cut the rind into cubes or slices and measure 4 quarts. Drop the rind into a kettle of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, and drain. Cool. Dissolve 4 T Slaked lime (obtainable at your drugstore) in 2 quarts cold water Pour the solution over the watermelon rind and let rind stand for 3 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Cover the rind with clear cold water, bring to a boil and boil until the rind is tender. Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup vinegar, and 4 cups water. Add 2 T each of whole allspice and whole cloves, 4 sticks cinnamon and 2 pieces of ginger root, all tied in a bag. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Add the rind and 2 hot peppers, bring agin to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Let the rind stand in the syrup in a cool place for 12 to 24 hours. Add 3 Cups vinegar and 2-4 cups sugar according to taste, bring to a boil and simmer until the rind is transparent. If the syrup becomes too thick before the rind is clear, add 1/2 cup hot water from time to time as needed. Discard the spice bag, pack the rind and the boiling-hot syrup into hot jars and seal. Makes 8 Pints.

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Crisp Pickled Watermelon Rind

Ingredients

See Recipe

Instructions

Peel and remove all the green and pink portions from the rind of a large watermelon. Cut the rind into cubes or slices and measure 4 quarts. Drop the rind into a kettle of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, and drain. Cool. Dissolve 4 T Slaked lime (obtainable at your drugstore) in 2 quarts cold water Pour the solution over the watermelon rind and let rind stand for 3 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Cover the rind with clear cold water, bring to a boil and boil until the rind is tender. Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup vinegar, and 4 cups water. Add 2 T each of whole allspice and whole cloves, 4 sticks cinnamon and 2 pieces of ginger root, all tied in a bag. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Add the rind and 2 hot peppers, bring agin to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Let the rind stand in the syrup in a cool place for 12 to 24 hours. Add 3 Cups vinegar and 2-4 cups sugar according to taste, bring to a boil and simmer until the rind is transparent. If the syrup becomes too thick before the rind is clear, add 1/2 cup hot water from time to time as needed. Discard the spice bag, pack the rind and the boiling-hot syrup into hot jars and seal. Makes 8 Pints.

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Crisp Pickled Watermelon Rind

Ingredients

See Recipe

Instructions

Peel and remove all the green and pink portions from the rind of a large watermelon. Cut the rind into cubes or slices and measure 4 quarts. Drop the rind into a kettle of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, and drain. Cool. Dissolve 4 T Slaked lime (obtainable at your drugstore) in 2 quarts cold water Pour the solution over the watermelon rind and let rind stand for 3 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Cover the rind with clear cold water, bring to a boil and boil until the rind is tender. Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup vinegar, and 4 cups water. Add 2 T each of whole allspice and whole cloves, 4 sticks cinnamon and 2 pieces of ginger root, all tied in a bag. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Add the rind and 2 hot peppers, bring agin to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Let the rind stand in the syrup in a cool place for 12 to 24 hours. Add 3 Cups vinegar and 2-4 cups sugar according to taste, bring to a boil and simmer until the rind is transparent. If the syrup becomes too thick before the rind is clear, add 1/2 cup hot water from time to time as needed. Discard the spice bag, pack the rind and the boiling-hot syrup into hot jars and seal. Makes 8 Pints.

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Crisp Pickled Watermelon Rind

Ingredients

See Recipe

Instructions

Peel and remove all the green and pink portions from the rind of a large watermelon. Cut the rind into cubes or slices and measure 4 quarts. Drop the rind into a kettle of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, and drain. Cool. Dissolve 4 T Slaked lime (obtainable at your drugstore) in 2 quarts cold water Pour the solution over the watermelon rind and let rind stand for 3 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Cover the rind with clear cold water, bring to a boil and boil until the rind is tender. Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup vinegar, and 4 cups water. Add 2 T each of whole allspice and whole cloves, 4 sticks cinnamon and 2 pieces of ginger root, all tied in a bag. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Add the rind and 2 hot peppers, bring agin to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Let the rind stand in the syrup in a cool place for 12 to 24 hours. Add 3 Cups vinegar and 2-4 cups sugar according to taste, bring to a boil and simmer until the rind is transparent. If the syrup becomes too thick before the rind is clear, add 1/2 cup hot water from time to time as needed. Discard the spice bag, pack the rind and the boiling-hot syrup into hot jars and seal. Makes 8 Pints.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 russet potato, cut in ¼-inch sticks
1 sweet potato, cut in ¼ inch sticks
3 tablespoons of avocado oil
Sea salt or Maldon salt

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes with nothing inside.
Drizzle the potatoes with avocado oil and make sure they are completely coated.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. If your basket is small you may need to work in batches. (For this recipe we worked in two batches)
Air fry them at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Halfway, toss the basket. If at 15 minutes they are not crispy add another 2 minutes. They should be fully cooked and golden brown in the edges. Salt the first batch. Then work on the other batch.
Once all the batches are ready, add all of the potatoes back into the air fryer. It’s ok if the basket is crowded. You are adding everything back in to be sure they are all hot, even the first batch you pulled out. Air fry for 3-5 minutes until they are all hot.
Place on a platter and sprinkle with a little more sea salt. Serve immediately.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 russet potato, cut in ¼-inch sticks
1 sweet potato, cut in ¼ inch sticks
3 tablespoons of avocado oil
Sea salt or Maldon salt

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes with nothing inside.
Drizzle the potatoes with avocado oil and make sure they are completely coated.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. If your basket is small you may need to work in batches. (For this recipe we worked in two batches)
Air fry them at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Halfway, toss the basket. If at 15 minutes they are not crispy add another 2 minutes. They should be fully cooked and golden brown in the edges. Salt the first batch. Then work on the other batch.
Once all the batches are ready, add all of the potatoes back into the air fryer. It’s ok if the basket is crowded. You are adding everything back in to be sure they are all hot, even the first batch you pulled out. Air fry for 3-5 minutes until they are all hot.
Place on a platter and sprinkle with a little more sea salt. Serve immediately.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 russet potato, cut in ¼-inch sticks
1 sweet potato, cut in ¼ inch sticks
3 tablespoons of avocado oil
Sea salt or Maldon salt

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes with nothing inside.
Drizzle the potatoes with avocado oil and make sure they are completely coated.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. If your basket is small you may need to work in batches. (For this recipe we worked in two batches)
Air fry them at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Halfway, toss the basket. If at 15 minutes they are not crispy add another 2 minutes. They should be fully cooked and golden brown in the edges. Salt the first batch. Then work on the other batch.
Once all the batches are ready, add all of the potatoes back into the air fryer. It’s ok if the basket is crowded. You are adding everything back in to be sure they are all hot, even the first batch you pulled out. Air fry for 3-5 minutes until they are all hot.
Place on a platter and sprinkle with a little more sea salt. Serve immediately.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

1 russet potato, cut in ¼-inch sticks
1 sweet potato, cut in ¼ inch sticks
3 tablespoons of avocado oil
Sea salt or Maldon salt

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes with nothing inside.
Drizzle the potatoes with avocado oil and make sure they are completely coated.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. If your basket is small you may need to work in batches. (For this recipe we worked in two batches)
Air fry them at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Halfway, toss the basket. If at 15 minutes they are not crispy add another 2 minutes. They should be fully cooked and golden brown in the edges. Salt the first batch. Then work on the other batch.
Once all the batches are ready, add all of the potatoes back into the air fryer. It’s ok if the basket is crowded. You are adding everything back in to be sure they are all hot, even the first batch you pulled out. Air fry for 3-5 minutes until they are all hot.
Place on a platter and sprinkle with a little more sea salt. Serve immediately.

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Sweet & Sour Watermelon Rind Stir-Fry

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
5 cloves garlic, halved
1" piece ginger, peeled and thinly slivered
2 large eggs, beaten
2 c. watermelon rind, dark green skin removed, thinly sliced
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 c. chopped broccoli stems or florets
2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Sriracha
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook until lightly golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Pour eggs into the skillet and let sit until the very edges look like they are about to set, about 20 seconds, then stir using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until soft curds form. Remove from heat and transfer to the garlic-ginger plate.
Return skillet to medium heat and heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add watermelon rind, carrot, and broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and watermelon begins to turn translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, sugar, pepper, and green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce reduces slightly and turns glazy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil and cooked eggs, garlic, and ginger.
Garnish with more green onions before serving.

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Sweet & Sour Watermelon Rind Stir-Fry

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
5 cloves garlic, halved
1" piece ginger, peeled and thinly slivered
2 large eggs, beaten
2 c. watermelon rind, dark green skin removed, thinly sliced
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 c. chopped broccoli stems or florets
2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Sriracha
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook until lightly golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Pour eggs into the skillet and let sit until the very edges look like they are about to set, about 20 seconds, then stir using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until soft curds form. Remove from heat and transfer to the garlic-ginger plate.
Return skillet to medium heat and heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add watermelon rind, carrot, and broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and watermelon begins to turn translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, sugar, pepper, and green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce reduces slightly and turns glazy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil and cooked eggs, garlic, and ginger.
Garnish with more green onions before serving.

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Sweet & Sour Watermelon Rind Stir-Fry

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
5 cloves garlic, halved
1" piece ginger, peeled and thinly slivered
2 large eggs, beaten
2 c. watermelon rind, dark green skin removed, thinly sliced
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 c. chopped broccoli stems or florets
2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Sriracha
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook until lightly golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Pour eggs into the skillet and let sit until the very edges look like they are about to set, about 20 seconds, then stir using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until soft curds form. Remove from heat and transfer to the garlic-ginger plate.
Return skillet to medium heat and heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add watermelon rind, carrot, and broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and watermelon begins to turn translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, sugar, pepper, and green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce reduces slightly and turns glazy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil and cooked eggs, garlic, and ginger.
Garnish with more green onions before serving.

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Sweet & Sour Watermelon Rind Stir-Fry

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
5 cloves garlic, halved
1" piece ginger, peeled and thinly slivered
2 large eggs, beaten
2 c. watermelon rind, dark green skin removed, thinly sliced
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 c. chopped broccoli stems or florets
2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Sriracha
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook until lightly golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Pour eggs into the skillet and let sit until the very edges look like they are about to set, about 20 seconds, then stir using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until soft curds form. Remove from heat and transfer to the garlic-ginger plate.
Return skillet to medium heat and heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add watermelon rind, carrot, and broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and watermelon begins to turn translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, sugar, pepper, and green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce reduces slightly and turns glazy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil and cooked eggs, garlic, and ginger.
Garnish with more green onions before serving.

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Little-Green-Apples Home Fries

Ingredients

1.5 tablespoons Butter
1 package Potatoes, breakfast, diced, frozen
.5 pound Turkey steak diced
1 large Apple, granny smith chopped
.5 tablespoon Cracked black pepper
.5 tablespoon Paprika

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dump in the potatoes, turkey, and apple. Sprinkle with the seasoning mix. Stir to mix, then let cook for 5 minutes. Turn the mixture over with a spatula. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes, turning every few minutes to brown the potatoes on all sides.
Per serving:
360 calories,12 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 26 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 300 mg sodium, 5 g fiber
2 fried eggs: add 180 calories, 13 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate, 14 g fat ( 4 g saturated), 190 mg sodium, 0 g fiber

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Little-Green-Apples Home Fries

Ingredients

1.5 tablespoons Butter
1 package Potatoes, breakfast, diced, frozen
.5 pound Turkey steak diced
1 large Apple, granny smith chopped
.5 tablespoon Cracked black pepper
.5 tablespoon Paprika

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dump in the potatoes, turkey, and apple. Sprinkle with the seasoning mix. Stir to mix, then let cook for 5 minutes. Turn the mixture over with a spatula. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes, turning every few minutes to brown the potatoes on all sides.
Per serving:
360 calories,12 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 26 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 300 mg sodium, 5 g fiber
2 fried eggs: add 180 calories, 13 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate, 14 g fat ( 4 g saturated), 190 mg sodium, 0 g fiber

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Little-Green-Apples Home Fries

Ingredients

1.5 tablespoons Butter
1 package Potatoes, breakfast, diced, frozen
.5 pound Turkey steak diced
1 large Apple, granny smith chopped
.5 tablespoon Cracked black pepper
.5 tablespoon Paprika

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dump in the potatoes, turkey, and apple. Sprinkle with the seasoning mix. Stir to mix, then let cook for 5 minutes. Turn the mixture over with a spatula. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes, turning every few minutes to brown the potatoes on all sides.
Per serving:
360 calories,12 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 26 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 300 mg sodium, 5 g fiber
2 fried eggs: add 180 calories, 13 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate, 14 g fat ( 4 g saturated), 190 mg sodium, 0 g fiber

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Little-Green-Apples Home Fries

Ingredients

1.5 tablespoons Butter
1 package Potatoes, breakfast, diced, frozen
.5 pound Turkey steak diced
1 large Apple, granny smith chopped
.5 tablespoon Cracked black pepper
.5 tablespoon Paprika

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dump in the potatoes, turkey, and apple. Sprinkle with the seasoning mix. Stir to mix, then let cook for 5 minutes. Turn the mixture over with a spatula. Continue cooking for about 20 minutes, turning every few minutes to brown the potatoes on all sides.
Per serving:
360 calories,12 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 26 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 300 mg sodium, 5 g fiber
2 fried eggs: add 180 calories, 13 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate, 14 g fat ( 4 g saturated), 190 mg sodium, 0 g fiber

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Crunchy Oven Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 medium), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 10 to 12 even
1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place the potatoes in a large bowl, cover with hot tap water, and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coat a large rimmed nonstick baking sheet with 1/4 cup of the oil and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Toss the dried potatoes with the remaining teaspoon oil (you may want a little bit more if you're not using a nonstick pan), arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 5 minutes; remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes longer, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
Scrape the potatoes loose from the pan with a metal spatula, and use tongs to flip each wedge, keeping the potatoes in a single layer. Continue to bake until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp, 7 to 10 minutes longer, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
Drain the potatoes briefly on paper towels, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

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Crunchy Oven Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 medium), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 10 to 12 even
1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place the potatoes in a large bowl, cover with hot tap water, and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coat a large rimmed nonstick baking sheet with 1/4 cup of the oil and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Toss the dried potatoes with the remaining teaspoon oil (you may want a little bit more if you're not using a nonstick pan), arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 5 minutes; remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes longer, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
Scrape the potatoes loose from the pan with a metal spatula, and use tongs to flip each wedge, keeping the potatoes in a single layer. Continue to bake until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp, 7 to 10 minutes longer, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
Drain the potatoes briefly on paper towels, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

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Crunchy Oven Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 medium), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 10 to 12 even
1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place the potatoes in a large bowl, cover with hot tap water, and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coat a large rimmed nonstick baking sheet with 1/4 cup of the oil and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Toss the dried potatoes with the remaining teaspoon oil (you may want a little bit more if you're not using a nonstick pan), arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 5 minutes; remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes longer, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
Scrape the potatoes loose from the pan with a metal spatula, and use tongs to flip each wedge, keeping the potatoes in a single layer. Continue to bake until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp, 7 to 10 minutes longer, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
Drain the potatoes briefly on paper towels, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

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Crunchy Oven Fries

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 medium), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 10 to 12 even
1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Adjust an oven rack to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place the potatoes in a large bowl, cover with hot tap water, and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coat a large rimmed nonstick baking sheet with 1/4 cup of the oil and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
Drain the potatoes and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Toss the dried potatoes with the remaining teaspoon oil (you may want a little bit more if you're not using a nonstick pan), arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 5 minutes; remove the foil and continue to bake until the bottoms of the potatoes are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes longer, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
Scrape the potatoes loose from the pan with a metal spatula, and use tongs to flip each wedge, keeping the potatoes in a single layer. Continue to bake until the potatoes are golden brown and crisp, 7 to 10 minutes longer, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
Drain the potatoes briefly on paper towels, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

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Air Fryer Homemade french fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes washed
2 T. olive oil
salt & pepper

Instructions

Slice the potatoes into fries. Place the fries in a large bowl and cover with water. Let the cut potatoes sit in the water for 30 minutes. drain the water and repeae the soaking process with new water for an additional 30 minutes. After the full hour of soaking, drain the water, and pat fries dry with paper towel. Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil, salt & pepper. Preheat air fryer to 375 if required based on the air fryer. Add fries to bottom of air fryer basket.Cook for 7 minutes, then shake basket or flip fries. Continue to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes til crispy and golden brown.

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Air Fryer Homemade french fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes washed
2 T. olive oil
salt & pepper

Instructions

Slice the potatoes into fries. Place the fries in a large bowl and cover with water. Let the cut potatoes sit in the water for 30 minutes. drain the water and repeae the soaking process with new water for an additional 30 minutes. After the full hour of soaking, drain the water, and pat fries dry with paper towel. Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil, salt & pepper. Preheat air fryer to 375 if required based on the air fryer. Add fries to bottom of air fryer basket.Cook for 7 minutes, then shake basket or flip fries. Continue to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes til crispy and golden brown.

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Air Fryer Homemade french fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes washed
2 T. olive oil
salt & pepper

Instructions

Slice the potatoes into fries. Place the fries in a large bowl and cover with water. Let the cut potatoes sit in the water for 30 minutes. drain the water and repeae the soaking process with new water for an additional 30 minutes. After the full hour of soaking, drain the water, and pat fries dry with paper towel. Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil, salt & pepper. Preheat air fryer to 375 if required based on the air fryer. Add fries to bottom of air fryer basket.Cook for 7 minutes, then shake basket or flip fries. Continue to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes til crispy and golden brown.

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Air Fryer Homemade french fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes washed
2 T. olive oil
salt & pepper

Instructions

Slice the potatoes into fries. Place the fries in a large bowl and cover with water. Let the cut potatoes sit in the water for 30 minutes. drain the water and repeae the soaking process with new water for an additional 30 minutes. After the full hour of soaking, drain the water, and pat fries dry with paper towel. Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil, salt & pepper. Preheat air fryer to 375 if required based on the air fryer. Add fries to bottom of air fryer basket.Cook for 7 minutes, then shake basket or flip fries. Continue to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes til crispy and golden brown.

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Low Carb Eggplant Fries

Ingredients

2 eggplant
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

Peel the eggplant and cut into strips about 3/4 inch wide and 4 inches long to mimic fries.
In a small bowl, beat the 2 eggs.
In another medium bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, coconut flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parsley flakes.
Start heating your oil in a medium saute pan.
Soak the eggplant in the egg mixture for a minute or two and then transfer in small batches to the herb & parmesan coating.
Once coated, cook in small batches in the hot oil, turning once to brown both sides. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any extra oil.
Serve with the low carb marinara sauce of your choice for dipping.

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Low Carb Eggplant Fries

Ingredients

2 eggplant
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

Peel the eggplant and cut into strips about 3/4 inch wide and 4 inches long to mimic fries.
In a small bowl, beat the 2 eggs.
In another medium bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, coconut flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parsley flakes.
Start heating your oil in a medium saute pan.
Soak the eggplant in the egg mixture for a minute or two and then transfer in small batches to the herb & parmesan coating.
Once coated, cook in small batches in the hot oil, turning once to brown both sides. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any extra oil.
Serve with the low carb marinara sauce of your choice for dipping.

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Low Carb Eggplant Fries

Ingredients

2 eggplant
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

Peel the eggplant and cut into strips about 3/4 inch wide and 4 inches long to mimic fries.
In a small bowl, beat the 2 eggs.
In another medium bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, coconut flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parsley flakes.
Start heating your oil in a medium saute pan.
Soak the eggplant in the egg mixture for a minute or two and then transfer in small batches to the herb & parmesan coating.
Once coated, cook in small batches in the hot oil, turning once to brown both sides. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any extra oil.
Serve with the low carb marinara sauce of your choice for dipping.

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Low Carb Eggplant Fries

Ingredients

2 eggplant
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

Peel the eggplant and cut into strips about 3/4 inch wide and 4 inches long to mimic fries.
In a small bowl, beat the 2 eggs.
In another medium bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, coconut flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parsley flakes.
Start heating your oil in a medium saute pan.
Soak the eggplant in the egg mixture for a minute or two and then transfer in small batches to the herb & parmesan coating.
Once coated, cook in small batches in the hot oil, turning once to brown both sides. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any extra oil.
Serve with the low carb marinara sauce of your choice for dipping.

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Nathans Fries in Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 Bag frozen french fries

Instructions

Pour 1/2 to 1 pound of frozen french fries into your air fryer depending on its capacity.
Cook on 400 F for 15 - 20 minutes shaking the basket halfway through

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Nathans Fries in Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 Bag frozen french fries

Instructions

Pour 1/2 to 1 pound of frozen french fries into your air fryer depending on its capacity.
Cook on 400 F for 15 - 20 minutes shaking the basket halfway through

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Nathans Fries in Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 Bag frozen french fries

Instructions

Pour 1/2 to 1 pound of frozen french fries into your air fryer depending on its capacity.
Cook on 400 F for 15 - 20 minutes shaking the basket halfway through

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Nathans Fries in Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 Bag frozen french fries

Instructions

Pour 1/2 to 1 pound of frozen french fries into your air fryer depending on its capacity.
Cook on 400 F for 15 - 20 minutes shaking the basket halfway through

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Lemon-Pepper Shoestring Fries

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. mustard powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Vegetable or canola oil, for deep-frying
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Peel and rinse the potatoes. Slice them lengthwise into thin pieces and then slice into thin sticks. Place the potatoes in a bowl and cover them with cold water. Swish them around, then pour off the water and replace it with fresh water. Swish them around again and pour off the water, then cover with fresh water and let soak for 2 to 3 hours.
Make the seasoning: Mix the pepper, salt, garlic powder, mustard powder and onion powder in a large bowl and set aside.
When you’re ready to make the fries, heat about 3 inches of oil in a heavy pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 300˚. Drain the potatoes and lay them out on baking sheets lined with paper towels. Blot them with more paper towels to dry.
Carefully drop half the fries into the oil and cook until soft but not starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on fresh paper towels. Repeat with the remaining fries.
Increase the oil temperature to 400˚. Fry the potatoes in two batches again until golden brown, about 1 minute, returning the oil to 400˚ between batches. Remove the fries from the oil, add to the bowl with the seasoning and toss to coat. After all the fries are cooked, toss with the lemon zest and parsley.

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Lemon-Pepper Shoestring Fries

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. mustard powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Vegetable or canola oil, for deep-frying
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Peel and rinse the potatoes. Slice them lengthwise into thin pieces and then slice into thin sticks. Place the potatoes in a bowl and cover them with cold water. Swish them around, then pour off the water and replace it with fresh water. Swish them around again and pour off the water, then cover with fresh water and let soak for 2 to 3 hours.
Make the seasoning: Mix the pepper, salt, garlic powder, mustard powder and onion powder in a large bowl and set aside.
When you’re ready to make the fries, heat about 3 inches of oil in a heavy pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 300˚. Drain the potatoes and lay them out on baking sheets lined with paper towels. Blot them with more paper towels to dry.
Carefully drop half the fries into the oil and cook until soft but not starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on fresh paper towels. Repeat with the remaining fries.
Increase the oil temperature to 400˚. Fry the potatoes in two batches again until golden brown, about 1 minute, returning the oil to 400˚ between batches. Remove the fries from the oil, add to the bowl with the seasoning and toss to coat. After all the fries are cooked, toss with the lemon zest and parsley.

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Lemon-Pepper Shoestring Fries

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. mustard powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Vegetable or canola oil, for deep-frying
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Peel and rinse the potatoes. Slice them lengthwise into thin pieces and then slice into thin sticks. Place the potatoes in a bowl and cover them with cold water. Swish them around, then pour off the water and replace it with fresh water. Swish them around again and pour off the water, then cover with fresh water and let soak for 2 to 3 hours.
Make the seasoning: Mix the pepper, salt, garlic powder, mustard powder and onion powder in a large bowl and set aside.
When you’re ready to make the fries, heat about 3 inches of oil in a heavy pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 300˚. Drain the potatoes and lay them out on baking sheets lined with paper towels. Blot them with more paper towels to dry.
Carefully drop half the fries into the oil and cook until soft but not starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on fresh paper towels. Repeat with the remaining fries.
Increase the oil temperature to 400˚. Fry the potatoes in two batches again until golden brown, about 1 minute, returning the oil to 400˚ between batches. Remove the fries from the oil, add to the bowl with the seasoning and toss to coat. After all the fries are cooked, toss with the lemon zest and parsley.

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Lemon-Pepper Shoestring Fries

Ingredients

2 russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. mustard powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Vegetable or canola oil, for deep-frying
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Peel and rinse the potatoes. Slice them lengthwise into thin pieces and then slice into thin sticks. Place the potatoes in a bowl and cover them with cold water. Swish them around, then pour off the water and replace it with fresh water. Swish them around again and pour off the water, then cover with fresh water and let soak for 2 to 3 hours.
Make the seasoning: Mix the pepper, salt, garlic powder, mustard powder and onion powder in a large bowl and set aside.
When you’re ready to make the fries, heat about 3 inches of oil in a heavy pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 300˚. Drain the potatoes and lay them out on baking sheets lined with paper towels. Blot them with more paper towels to dry.
Carefully drop half the fries into the oil and cook until soft but not starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on fresh paper towels. Repeat with the remaining fries.
Increase the oil temperature to 400˚. Fry the potatoes in two batches again until golden brown, about 1 minute, returning the oil to 400˚ between batches. Remove the fries from the oil, add to the bowl with the seasoning and toss to coat. After all the fries are cooked, toss with the lemon zest and parsley.

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Rosies Unfried Fries

Ingredients

2 Egg whites
5 lg Baking ptotatoes
1 tb Cajun spice blend (I used

Instructions

Slice each potato into match sticks. Combine egg whites and spices in large bowl and toss potatoes to coat thoroughly. Spread potatoes in single layer on two baking sheets coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees on bottom rack of oven 35-40 minutes, turning several times during baking to brown on all sides. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. ~ Natalie.Frankel@mixcom.com From Fatfree Digest April-May 1994, Formatting by Sue Smith (using MMCONV) File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/fatfreex.zip

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Rosies Unfried Fries

Ingredients

2 Egg whites
5 lg Baking ptotatoes
1 tb Cajun spice blend (I used

Instructions

Slice each potato into match sticks. Combine egg whites and spices in large bowl and toss potatoes to coat thoroughly. Spread potatoes in single layer on two baking sheets coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees on bottom rack of oven 35-40 minutes, turning several times during baking to brown on all sides. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. ~ Natalie.Frankel@mixcom.com From Fatfree Digest April-May 1994, Formatting by Sue Smith (using MMCONV) File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/fatfreex.zip

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Rosies Unfried Fries

Ingredients

2 Egg whites
5 lg Baking ptotatoes
1 tb Cajun spice blend (I used

Instructions

Slice each potato into match sticks. Combine egg whites and spices in large bowl and toss potatoes to coat thoroughly. Spread potatoes in single layer on two baking sheets coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees on bottom rack of oven 35-40 minutes, turning several times during baking to brown on all sides. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. ~ Natalie.Frankel@mixcom.com From Fatfree Digest April-May 1994, Formatting by Sue Smith (using MMCONV) File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/fatfreex.zip

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Rosies Unfried Fries

Ingredients

2 Egg whites
5 lg Baking ptotatoes
1 tb Cajun spice blend (I used

Instructions

Slice each potato into match sticks. Combine egg whites and spices in large bowl and toss potatoes to coat thoroughly. Spread potatoes in single layer on two baking sheets coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees on bottom rack of oven 35-40 minutes, turning several times during baking to brown on all sides. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. ~ Natalie.Frankel@mixcom.com From Fatfree Digest April-May 1994, Formatting by Sue Smith (using MMCONV) File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/fatfreex.zip

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Salt & Pepper Watermelon

Ingredients

1/2 watermelon cut into large cubes
1 generous splash olive oil (or two splashes), good quality
1 generous sprinkle salt and pepper

Instructions

Toss the watermelon with the olive oil and lots of salt and pepper.

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Salt & Pepper Watermelon

Ingredients

1/2 watermelon cut into large cubes
1 generous splash olive oil (or two splashes), good quality
1 generous sprinkle salt and pepper

Instructions

Toss the watermelon with the olive oil and lots of salt and pepper.

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Salt & Pepper Watermelon

Ingredients

1/2 watermelon cut into large cubes
1 generous splash olive oil (or two splashes), good quality
1 generous sprinkle salt and pepper

Instructions

Toss the watermelon with the olive oil and lots of salt and pepper.

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Salt & Pepper Watermelon

Ingredients

1/2 watermelon cut into large cubes
1 generous splash olive oil (or two splashes), good quality
1 generous sprinkle salt and pepper

Instructions

Toss the watermelon with the olive oil and lots of salt and pepper.

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The Best Homemade French Fries

Ingredients

4 Potatoes Sliced into spears
2 tablespoons Olive oil
Sea Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
Fresh dill Optional
Red pepper flakes Optional

Instructions

Wash and cut the potatoes into spears. Place them on an oven tray or airfryer pan and drizzle the oil on top. Sprinkle your seasoning on and airfry/ bake at 400° Fahrenheit. Let cool for 2 minutes. Enjoy!

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The Best Homemade French Fries

Ingredients

4 Potatoes Sliced into spears
2 tablespoons Olive oil
Sea Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
Fresh dill Optional
Red pepper flakes Optional

Instructions

Wash and cut the potatoes into spears. Place them on an oven tray or airfryer pan and drizzle the oil on top. Sprinkle your seasoning on and airfry/ bake at 400° Fahrenheit. Let cool for 2 minutes. Enjoy!

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The Best Homemade French Fries

Ingredients

4 Potatoes Sliced into spears
2 tablespoons Olive oil
Sea Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
Fresh dill Optional
Red pepper flakes Optional

Instructions

Wash and cut the potatoes into spears. Place them on an oven tray or airfryer pan and drizzle the oil on top. Sprinkle your seasoning on and airfry/ bake at 400° Fahrenheit. Let cool for 2 minutes. Enjoy!

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The Best Homemade French Fries

Ingredients

4 Potatoes Sliced into spears
2 tablespoons Olive oil
Sea Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
Fresh dill Optional
Red pepper flakes Optional

Instructions

Wash and cut the potatoes into spears. Place them on an oven tray or airfryer pan and drizzle the oil on top. Sprinkle your seasoning on and airfry/ bake at 400° Fahrenheit. Let cool for 2 minutes. Enjoy!

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Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

3 -4 heirloom tomatoes, small to medium, in assorted colors, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup watermelon, seedless flesh (red or yellow)
1 Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon herbs, fresh, chopped (mixed in any combination ( basil, tarragon, chives, and cilantro)
1/4 teaspoon coriander seed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs.
In a spice grinder, grind the coriander seeds to a fine powder. Add the ground coriander to the tomato mixture and toss gently.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

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Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

3 -4 heirloom tomatoes, small to medium, in assorted colors, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup watermelon, seedless flesh (red or yellow)
1 Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon herbs, fresh, chopped (mixed in any combination ( basil, tarragon, chives, and cilantro)
1/4 teaspoon coriander seed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs.
In a spice grinder, grind the coriander seeds to a fine powder. Add the ground coriander to the tomato mixture and toss gently.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

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Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

3 -4 heirloom tomatoes, small to medium, in assorted colors, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup watermelon, seedless flesh (red or yellow)
1 Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon herbs, fresh, chopped (mixed in any combination ( basil, tarragon, chives, and cilantro)
1/4 teaspoon coriander seed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs.
In a spice grinder, grind the coriander seeds to a fine powder. Add the ground coriander to the tomato mixture and toss gently.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

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Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

3 -4 heirloom tomatoes, small to medium, in assorted colors, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup watermelon, seedless flesh (red or yellow)
1 Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon herbs, fresh, chopped (mixed in any combination ( basil, tarragon, chives, and cilantro)
1/4 teaspoon coriander seed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, and herbs.
In a spice grinder, grind the coriander seeds to a fine powder. Add the ground coriander to the tomato mixture and toss gently.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

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Fruit | Watermelon

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Watermelon Cubed

Instructions

Cut watermelon into cubes

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Fruit | Watermelon

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Watermelon Cubed

Instructions

Cut watermelon into cubes

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Fruit | Watermelon

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Watermelon Cubed

Instructions

Cut watermelon into cubes

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Fruit | Watermelon

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Watermelon Cubed

Instructions

Cut watermelon into cubes

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French Fries

Ingredients

2 Large Russet Potatoes Sliced to about 1/2" x 1/2" lengthwise
1.5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 Teaspoons Fresh Rosemary Finely chopped
.75 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 F
1. Slice potatoes lengthwise into 1/2" x 1/2" wedges.
2. Soak wedges in a bowl of cold water for 15 - 20 minutes.
3. Drain and dry on paper towel.
4. Mix wedges, olive oil, salt and rosemary in a bowl.
5. Spread out on a nonstick cookie sheet and roast in the oven for 12 - 14 minutes.
6. Turn potatoes over and roast for 12 - 14 minutes more.
For variations you can add a seasoned salt or, for spicy fries, some chili powder.

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French Fries

Ingredients

2 Large Russet Potatoes Sliced to about 1/2" x 1/2" lengthwise
1.5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 Teaspoons Fresh Rosemary Finely chopped
.75 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 F
1. Slice potatoes lengthwise into 1/2" x 1/2" wedges.
2. Soak wedges in a bowl of cold water for 15 - 20 minutes.
3. Drain and dry on paper towel.
4. Mix wedges, olive oil, salt and rosemary in a bowl.
5. Spread out on a nonstick cookie sheet and roast in the oven for 12 - 14 minutes.
6. Turn potatoes over and roast for 12 - 14 minutes more.
For variations you can add a seasoned salt or, for spicy fries, some chili powder.

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French Fries

Ingredients

2 Large Russet Potatoes Sliced to about 1/2" x 1/2" lengthwise
1.5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 Teaspoons Fresh Rosemary Finely chopped
.75 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 F
1. Slice potatoes lengthwise into 1/2" x 1/2" wedges.
2. Soak wedges in a bowl of cold water for 15 - 20 minutes.
3. Drain and dry on paper towel.
4. Mix wedges, olive oil, salt and rosemary in a bowl.
5. Spread out on a nonstick cookie sheet and roast in the oven for 12 - 14 minutes.
6. Turn potatoes over and roast for 12 - 14 minutes more.
For variations you can add a seasoned salt or, for spicy fries, some chili powder.

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French Fries

Ingredients

2 Large Russet Potatoes Sliced to about 1/2" x 1/2" lengthwise
1.5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 Teaspoons Fresh Rosemary Finely chopped
.75 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 F
1. Slice potatoes lengthwise into 1/2" x 1/2" wedges.
2. Soak wedges in a bowl of cold water for 15 - 20 minutes.
3. Drain and dry on paper towel.
4. Mix wedges, olive oil, salt and rosemary in a bowl.
5. Spread out on a nonstick cookie sheet and roast in the oven for 12 - 14 minutes.
6. Turn potatoes over and roast for 12 - 14 minutes more.
For variations you can add a seasoned salt or, for spicy fries, some chili powder.

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Caramel-Pumpkin Turtle Pound Cake

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 c. cake flour, plus more for pan
2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. sour cream, room temperature
2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
25 Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, unwrapped
1 tbsp. whole milk
3/4 c. canned pumpkin puree
1 c. whole pecans
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 (10.8-oz.) bag Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, unwrapped
3 tbsp. whole milk

Instructions

Cake
Preheat oven to 350º. Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan with butter, then dust with flour, tapping out excess. In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter on high speed until smooth. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl, then add salt and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to blend on high speed after each addition. Scrape bowl again, then decrease to speed to low. Carefully add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and nutmeg and beat until combined. Beat in sour cream and vanilla.
In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels and milk in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total. Let cool 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups batter. To remaining batter in stand mixer bowl, add pumpkin and beat on low speed until just combined.
Alternate pouring cake batters into prepared pan. Using a skewer, swirl batters together.
Bake cake until a tester inserted into the center comes out moist but mostly clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Assembly
Preheat oven to 350°. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake 3 to 4 minutes. Toss pecans and continue to bake until toasted and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes more. Let cool.
In a small heatproof bowl, microwave chips and cream in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until chips are melted, about 1 minute total. Whisk until smooth and pourable.
In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels and milk in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth, about 2 minutes total. Let cool slightly.
Drizzle ganache over top of cooled cake, then drizzle with caramel icing. Top with pecans.

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Caramel-Pumpkin Turtle Pound Cake

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 c. cake flour, plus more for pan
2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. sour cream, room temperature
2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
25 Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, unwrapped
1 tbsp. whole milk
3/4 c. canned pumpkin puree
1 c. whole pecans
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 (10.8-oz.) bag Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, unwrapped
3 tbsp. whole milk

Instructions

Cake
Preheat oven to 350º. Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan with butter, then dust with flour, tapping out excess. In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter on high speed until smooth. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl, then add salt and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to blend on high speed after each addition. Scrape bowl again, then decrease to speed to low. Carefully add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and nutmeg and beat until combined. Beat in sour cream and vanilla.
In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels and milk in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total. Let cool 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups batter. To remaining batter in stand mixer bowl, add pumpkin and beat on low speed until just combined.
Alternate pouring cake batters into prepared pan. Using a skewer, swirl batters together.
Bake cake until a tester inserted into the center comes out moist but mostly clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Assembly
Preheat oven to 350°. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake 3 to 4 minutes. Toss pecans and continue to bake until toasted and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes more. Let cool.
In a small heatproof bowl, microwave chips and cream in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until chips are melted, about 1 minute total. Whisk until smooth and pourable.
In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels and milk in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth, about 2 minutes total. Let cool slightly.
Drizzle ganache over top of cooled cake, then drizzle with caramel icing. Top with pecans.

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Caramel-Pumpkin Turtle Pound Cake

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 c. cake flour, plus more for pan
2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. sour cream, room temperature
2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
25 Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, unwrapped
1 tbsp. whole milk
3/4 c. canned pumpkin puree
1 c. whole pecans
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 (10.8-oz.) bag Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, unwrapped
3 tbsp. whole milk

Instructions

Cake
Preheat oven to 350º. Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan with butter, then dust with flour, tapping out excess. In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter on high speed until smooth. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl, then add salt and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to blend on high speed after each addition. Scrape bowl again, then decrease to speed to low. Carefully add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and nutmeg and beat until combined. Beat in sour cream and vanilla.
In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels and milk in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total. Let cool 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups batter. To remaining batter in stand mixer bowl, add pumpkin and beat on low speed until just combined.
Alternate pouring cake batters into prepared pan. Using a skewer, swirl batters together.
Bake cake until a tester inserted into the center comes out moist but mostly clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Assembly
Preheat oven to 350°. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake 3 to 4 minutes. Toss pecans and continue to bake until toasted and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes more. Let cool.
In a small heatproof bowl, microwave chips and cream in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until chips are melted, about 1 minute total. Whisk until smooth and pourable.
In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels and milk in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth, about 2 minutes total. Let cool slightly.
Drizzle ganache over top of cooled cake, then drizzle with caramel icing. Top with pecans.

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Caramel-Pumpkin Turtle Pound Cake

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 c. cake flour, plus more for pan
2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. sour cream, room temperature
2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
25 Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, unwrapped
1 tbsp. whole milk
3/4 c. canned pumpkin puree
1 c. whole pecans
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 (10.8-oz.) bag Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, unwrapped
3 tbsp. whole milk

Instructions

Cake
Preheat oven to 350º. Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan with butter, then dust with flour, tapping out excess. In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter on high speed until smooth. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl, then add salt and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to blend on high speed after each addition. Scrape bowl again, then decrease to speed to low. Carefully add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and nutmeg and beat until combined. Beat in sour cream and vanilla.
In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels and milk in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total. Let cool 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups batter. To remaining batter in stand mixer bowl, add pumpkin and beat on low speed until just combined.
Alternate pouring cake batters into prepared pan. Using a skewer, swirl batters together.
Bake cake until a tester inserted into the center comes out moist but mostly clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Assembly
Preheat oven to 350°. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake 3 to 4 minutes. Toss pecans and continue to bake until toasted and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes more. Let cool.
In a small heatproof bowl, microwave chips and cream in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until chips are melted, about 1 minute total. Whisk until smooth and pourable.
In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels and milk in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth, about 2 minutes total. Let cool slightly.
Drizzle ganache over top of cooled cake, then drizzle with caramel icing. Top with pecans.

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Crispy Oven-Roasted Purple Fries

Ingredients

1 lb purple potatoes (unpeeled and cut into wedges)
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground garlic
1/2 tsp coriander
2 tbsp potato starch or cornstarch (optional for more crispy fries)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F. Cut the potatoes evenly in strips or wedges.
Place potatoes, starch, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a mixing bowl and toss. If not using starch, just exclude and go to next step.Coat the potato in oil
Transfer to a baking sheet: Spread the coated potatoes out into a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Roast 15 minutes then flip and roast another 5 to 10 minutes until potatoes develop crispy exterior.
While potatoes are roasting, combine spice ingredients including the sugar mixing well.
Once potatoes are done, allow to cool a few minutes then season and serve.

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Crispy Oven-Roasted Purple Fries

Ingredients

1 lb purple potatoes (unpeeled and cut into wedges)
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground garlic
1/2 tsp coriander
2 tbsp potato starch or cornstarch (optional for more crispy fries)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F. Cut the potatoes evenly in strips or wedges.
Place potatoes, starch, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a mixing bowl and toss. If not using starch, just exclude and go to next step.Coat the potato in oil
Transfer to a baking sheet: Spread the coated potatoes out into a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Roast 15 minutes then flip and roast another 5 to 10 minutes until potatoes develop crispy exterior.
While potatoes are roasting, combine spice ingredients including the sugar mixing well.
Once potatoes are done, allow to cool a few minutes then season and serve.

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Crispy Oven-Roasted Purple Fries

Ingredients

1 lb purple potatoes (unpeeled and cut into wedges)
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground garlic
1/2 tsp coriander
2 tbsp potato starch or cornstarch (optional for more crispy fries)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F. Cut the potatoes evenly in strips or wedges.
Place potatoes, starch, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a mixing bowl and toss. If not using starch, just exclude and go to next step.Coat the potato in oil
Transfer to a baking sheet: Spread the coated potatoes out into a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Roast 15 minutes then flip and roast another 5 to 10 minutes until potatoes develop crispy exterior.
While potatoes are roasting, combine spice ingredients including the sugar mixing well.
Once potatoes are done, allow to cool a few minutes then season and serve.

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Crispy Oven-Roasted Purple Fries

Ingredients

1 lb purple potatoes (unpeeled and cut into wedges)
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground garlic
1/2 tsp coriander
2 tbsp potato starch or cornstarch (optional for more crispy fries)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F. Cut the potatoes evenly in strips or wedges.
Place potatoes, starch, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a mixing bowl and toss. If not using starch, just exclude and go to next step.Coat the potato in oil
Transfer to a baking sheet: Spread the coated potatoes out into a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Roast 15 minutes then flip and roast another 5 to 10 minutes until potatoes develop crispy exterior.
While potatoes are roasting, combine spice ingredients including the sugar mixing well.
Once potatoes are done, allow to cool a few minutes then season and serve.

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French Fries - Deep fried

Ingredients

6 medium Russet potatoes peeled and sliced
Canola Oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Ketchup

Instructions

Heat the oil in your deep fryer for 6-8 minutes or until it reaches about 375 degrees.
Meanwhile, peel and slice the potatoes into whatever shape you like. Rinse, drain, and set aside to drain off excess water.
Check to see if the fryer is ready.
Carefully, add the potatoes to the oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring once while cooking. The fries will float to the top of the oil when they are cooked. Continue cooking to reach your desired browness. Remove from fryer and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with ketchup.

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French Fries - Deep fried

Ingredients

6 medium Russet potatoes peeled and sliced
Canola Oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Ketchup

Instructions

Heat the oil in your deep fryer for 6-8 minutes or until it reaches about 375 degrees.
Meanwhile, peel and slice the potatoes into whatever shape you like. Rinse, drain, and set aside to drain off excess water.
Check to see if the fryer is ready.
Carefully, add the potatoes to the oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring once while cooking. The fries will float to the top of the oil when they are cooked. Continue cooking to reach your desired browness. Remove from fryer and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with ketchup.

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French Fries - Deep fried

Ingredients

6 medium Russet potatoes peeled and sliced
Canola Oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Ketchup

Instructions

Heat the oil in your deep fryer for 6-8 minutes or until it reaches about 375 degrees.
Meanwhile, peel and slice the potatoes into whatever shape you like. Rinse, drain, and set aside to drain off excess water.
Check to see if the fryer is ready.
Carefully, add the potatoes to the oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring once while cooking. The fries will float to the top of the oil when they are cooked. Continue cooking to reach your desired browness. Remove from fryer and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with ketchup.

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French Fries - Deep fried

Ingredients

6 medium Russet potatoes peeled and sliced
Canola Oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Ketchup

Instructions

Heat the oil in your deep fryer for 6-8 minutes or until it reaches about 375 degrees.
Meanwhile, peel and slice the potatoes into whatever shape you like. Rinse, drain, and set aside to drain off excess water.
Check to see if the fryer is ready.
Carefully, add the potatoes to the oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring once while cooking. The fries will float to the top of the oil when they are cooked. Continue cooking to reach your desired browness. Remove from fryer and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with ketchup.

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Twice Cooked "Fries"

Ingredients

Potatoes

Instructions

From: ac002@lafn.org (Michael Block) Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 11:34:13 -0700 I didnt copy the recipe, but its pretty simple... Step One: Place Scrubbed potatoes into boiling water. Boil for 15 minutes then remove from the water and let them cool a little. Step Two: Slice the potatoes to desirable size. (I try to keep the the skin on, but youll find that it wants to come off w/ the knife). Step Three: Place the potato slices on a no-stick cookie sheet (I use a spray on a regular cookie sheet) and put in a pre-heated oven at 450-500 deg. After 10-15 minutes turn the "fries" over so that they are evenly cooked. Remove after another 10-15 minutes (or when done). NOTE: This works well in my toaster oven as well as my regular oven. My SO says they are GREAT! We eat them w/ malt vinegar, mustard or spicy bbq sauce fatfree digest V96 #192 From the Fatfree Vegetarian recipe list. Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Twice Cooked "Fries"

Ingredients

Potatoes

Instructions

From: ac002@lafn.org (Michael Block) Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 11:34:13 -0700 I didnt copy the recipe, but its pretty simple... Step One: Place Scrubbed potatoes into boiling water. Boil for 15 minutes then remove from the water and let them cool a little. Step Two: Slice the potatoes to desirable size. (I try to keep the the skin on, but youll find that it wants to come off w/ the knife). Step Three: Place the potato slices on a no-stick cookie sheet (I use a spray on a regular cookie sheet) and put in a pre-heated oven at 450-500 deg. After 10-15 minutes turn the "fries" over so that they are evenly cooked. Remove after another 10-15 minutes (or when done). NOTE: This works well in my toaster oven as well as my regular oven. My SO says they are GREAT! We eat them w/ malt vinegar, mustard or spicy bbq sauce fatfree digest V96 #192 From the Fatfree Vegetarian recipe list. Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Twice Cooked "Fries"

Ingredients

Potatoes

Instructions

From: ac002@lafn.org (Michael Block) Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 11:34:13 -0700 I didnt copy the recipe, but its pretty simple... Step One: Place Scrubbed potatoes into boiling water. Boil for 15 minutes then remove from the water and let them cool a little. Step Two: Slice the potatoes to desirable size. (I try to keep the the skin on, but youll find that it wants to come off w/ the knife). Step Three: Place the potato slices on a no-stick cookie sheet (I use a spray on a regular cookie sheet) and put in a pre-heated oven at 450-500 deg. After 10-15 minutes turn the "fries" over so that they are evenly cooked. Remove after another 10-15 minutes (or when done). NOTE: This works well in my toaster oven as well as my regular oven. My SO says they are GREAT! We eat them w/ malt vinegar, mustard or spicy bbq sauce fatfree digest V96 #192 From the Fatfree Vegetarian recipe list. Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Twice Cooked "Fries"

Ingredients

Potatoes

Instructions

From: ac002@lafn.org (Michael Block) Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 11:34:13 -0700 I didnt copy the recipe, but its pretty simple... Step One: Place Scrubbed potatoes into boiling water. Boil for 15 minutes then remove from the water and let them cool a little. Step Two: Slice the potatoes to desirable size. (I try to keep the the skin on, but youll find that it wants to come off w/ the knife). Step Three: Place the potato slices on a no-stick cookie sheet (I use a spray on a regular cookie sheet) and put in a pre-heated oven at 450-500 deg. After 10-15 minutes turn the "fries" over so that they are evenly cooked. Remove after another 10-15 minutes (or when done). NOTE: This works well in my toaster oven as well as my regular oven. My SO says they are GREAT! We eat them w/ malt vinegar, mustard or spicy bbq sauce fatfree digest V96 #192 From the Fatfree Vegetarian recipe list. Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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Chicken Salad with Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

3 cups chicken cooked
1 cup yogurt plain
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp dill dried
1 lemon jiuced
salt and pepper to taste
2 peaches seeded and chopped
2 cups watermelon chopped and seeded
Greens or Baguettes

Instructions

Mix together chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, gently mix in chopped peaches and watermelon. Serve over greens or inside split mini baguettes.

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Chicken Salad with Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

3 cups chicken cooked
1 cup yogurt plain
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp dill dried
1 lemon jiuced
salt and pepper to taste
2 peaches seeded and chopped
2 cups watermelon chopped and seeded
Greens or Baguettes

Instructions

Mix together chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, gently mix in chopped peaches and watermelon. Serve over greens or inside split mini baguettes.

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Chicken Salad with Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

3 cups chicken cooked
1 cup yogurt plain
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp dill dried
1 lemon jiuced
salt and pepper to taste
2 peaches seeded and chopped
2 cups watermelon chopped and seeded
Greens or Baguettes

Instructions

Mix together chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, gently mix in chopped peaches and watermelon. Serve over greens or inside split mini baguettes.

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Chicken Salad with Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

3 cups chicken cooked
1 cup yogurt plain
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp dill dried
1 lemon jiuced
salt and pepper to taste
2 peaches seeded and chopped
2 cups watermelon chopped and seeded
Greens or Baguettes

Instructions

Mix together chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, gently mix in chopped peaches and watermelon. Serve over greens or inside split mini baguettes.

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Watermelon Fruit Pizza

Ingredients

0.5 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large round slices watermelon (about 1 inch thick), cut from the center of the melon
0.66666668653488 cup sliced strawberries
0.5 cup halved blackberries
2 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Combine yogurt, honey and vanilla in a small bowl.
Spread 1/4 cup yogurt mixture over each slice of watermelon. Cut each slice into 8 wedges. Top with strawberries, blackberries and mint.

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Watermelon Fruit Pizza

Ingredients

0.5 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large round slices watermelon (about 1 inch thick), cut from the center of the melon
0.66666668653488 cup sliced strawberries
0.5 cup halved blackberries
2 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Combine yogurt, honey and vanilla in a small bowl.
Spread 1/4 cup yogurt mixture over each slice of watermelon. Cut each slice into 8 wedges. Top with strawberries, blackberries and mint.

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Watermelon Fruit Pizza

Ingredients

0.5 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large round slices watermelon (about 1 inch thick), cut from the center of the melon
0.66666668653488 cup sliced strawberries
0.5 cup halved blackberries
2 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Combine yogurt, honey and vanilla in a small bowl.
Spread 1/4 cup yogurt mixture over each slice of watermelon. Cut each slice into 8 wedges. Top with strawberries, blackberries and mint.

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Watermelon Fruit Pizza

Ingredients

0.5 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large round slices watermelon (about 1 inch thick), cut from the center of the melon
0.66666668653488 cup sliced strawberries
0.5 cup halved blackberries
2 tablespoons torn fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Combine yogurt, honey and vanilla in a small bowl.
Spread 1/4 cup yogurt mixture over each slice of watermelon. Cut each slice into 8 wedges. Top with strawberries, blackberries and mint.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound)
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided

Instructions

Leaving the skin on, slice potatoes into 1/4 inch sticks.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Combine potatoes, vinegar, salt, and 4 cups water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, 7 to 10 minutes; drain. Spread fries in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and dry 5 to 10 minutes.
Heat air fryer to 350°F. Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Arrange fries loosely in the bottom of the air fryer tray, ensuring plenty of room for air to flow. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in 2 to 3 batches.) Cook for 10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through. Transfer to paper towels; cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
Increase air fryer temperature to 400°F. Toss potatoes with remaining tablespoon oil and return to the air fryer tray. Cook, shaking basket halfway through, until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with salt. Serve with your favorite condiment.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound)
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided

Instructions

Leaving the skin on, slice potatoes into 1/4 inch sticks.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Combine potatoes, vinegar, salt, and 4 cups water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, 7 to 10 minutes; drain. Spread fries in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and dry 5 to 10 minutes.
Heat air fryer to 350°F. Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Arrange fries loosely in the bottom of the air fryer tray, ensuring plenty of room for air to flow. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in 2 to 3 batches.) Cook for 10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through. Transfer to paper towels; cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
Increase air fryer temperature to 400°F. Toss potatoes with remaining tablespoon oil and return to the air fryer tray. Cook, shaking basket halfway through, until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with salt. Serve with your favorite condiment.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound)
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided

Instructions

Leaving the skin on, slice potatoes into 1/4 inch sticks.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Combine potatoes, vinegar, salt, and 4 cups water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, 7 to 10 minutes; drain. Spread fries in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and dry 5 to 10 minutes.
Heat air fryer to 350°F. Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Arrange fries loosely in the bottom of the air fryer tray, ensuring plenty of room for air to flow. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in 2 to 3 batches.) Cook for 10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through. Transfer to paper towels; cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
Increase air fryer temperature to 400°F. Toss potatoes with remaining tablespoon oil and return to the air fryer tray. Cook, shaking basket halfway through, until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with salt. Serve with your favorite condiment.

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Air Fryer French Fries

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound)
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided

Instructions

Leaving the skin on, slice potatoes into 1/4 inch sticks.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Combine potatoes, vinegar, salt, and 4 cups water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, 7 to 10 minutes; drain. Spread fries in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and dry 5 to 10 minutes.
Heat air fryer to 350°F. Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Arrange fries loosely in the bottom of the air fryer tray, ensuring plenty of room for air to flow. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in 2 to 3 batches.) Cook for 10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through. Transfer to paper towels; cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
Increase air fryer temperature to 400°F. Toss potatoes with remaining tablespoon oil and return to the air fryer tray. Cook, shaking basket halfway through, until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with salt. Serve with your favorite condiment.

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French Fries

Ingredients

4 russet potatoes, preferably idaho
2 tablespoons sugar
water, enough to cover your potatoes
peanut oil (enough to fill your pot at least half way)
onion powder
salt

Instructions

Wash your potatoes, making sure you scrub all the dirt off. Cut any bad spots off the potato.
Slice the potato into 1/4-1/3 inch slices, holding the potato upright while doing so. Turn the potato a quarter turn, and slice it again into 1/4-1/3 inch slices. This will give you perfectly cut fries. (I like to leave the skin on my potatoes, but this is a personal preference). Repeat with each potato.
Place the sliced potatoes into a bowl. Mix 2 tbsp sugar with 2 cups of water, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the potatoes. Add enough water to cover the potatoes, swirling it around to make sure the sugar is equally distributed. Let the potatoes sit in the water at least 2 hours. (If you leave them more than 3 hours, refrigerate the potatoes and water).
Pour the oil into your dutch oven or pot to about half full. Heat the oil on high. After about 2 1/2 minutes, test the oil by placing a dried fry into the oil -- if it fries vigorously, your oil is ready. Meanwhile, pour the water off the fries and blot with a paper towel. This will cause less oil splatter.
Cook the potatoes in hot oil for 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all have been cooked for 2-3 minutes.
Return the first batch of fries to the oil until they are golden brown. Repeat with the other fries.
Sprinkle with onion powder and salt to taste. (We like to use greek seasoning sometimes, and also add pepper sometimes).
Keep them warm in the oven until ready to serve (at my house, they are grabbed from the plate immediately!).

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French Fries

Ingredients

4 russet potatoes, preferably idaho
2 tablespoons sugar
water, enough to cover your potatoes
peanut oil (enough to fill your pot at least half way)
onion powder
salt

Instructions

Wash your potatoes, making sure you scrub all the dirt off. Cut any bad spots off the potato.
Slice the potato into 1/4-1/3 inch slices, holding the potato upright while doing so. Turn the potato a quarter turn, and slice it again into 1/4-1/3 inch slices. This will give you perfectly cut fries. (I like to leave the skin on my potatoes, but this is a personal preference). Repeat with each potato.
Place the sliced potatoes into a bowl. Mix 2 tbsp sugar with 2 cups of water, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the potatoes. Add enough water to cover the potatoes, swirling it around to make sure the sugar is equally distributed. Let the potatoes sit in the water at least 2 hours. (If you leave them more than 3 hours, refrigerate the potatoes and water).
Pour the oil into your dutch oven or pot to about half full. Heat the oil on high. After about 2 1/2 minutes, test the oil by placing a dried fry into the oil -- if it fries vigorously, your oil is ready. Meanwhile, pour the water off the fries and blot with a paper towel. This will cause less oil splatter.
Cook the potatoes in hot oil for 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all have been cooked for 2-3 minutes.
Return the first batch of fries to the oil until they are golden brown. Repeat with the other fries.
Sprinkle with onion powder and salt to taste. (We like to use greek seasoning sometimes, and also add pepper sometimes).
Keep them warm in the oven until ready to serve (at my house, they are grabbed from the plate immediately!).

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French Fries

Ingredients

4 russet potatoes, preferably idaho
2 tablespoons sugar
water, enough to cover your potatoes
peanut oil (enough to fill your pot at least half way)
onion powder
salt

Instructions

Wash your potatoes, making sure you scrub all the dirt off. Cut any bad spots off the potato.
Slice the potato into 1/4-1/3 inch slices, holding the potato upright while doing so. Turn the potato a quarter turn, and slice it again into 1/4-1/3 inch slices. This will give you perfectly cut fries. (I like to leave the skin on my potatoes, but this is a personal preference). Repeat with each potato.
Place the sliced potatoes into a bowl. Mix 2 tbsp sugar with 2 cups of water, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the potatoes. Add enough water to cover the potatoes, swirling it around to make sure the sugar is equally distributed. Let the potatoes sit in the water at least 2 hours. (If you leave them more than 3 hours, refrigerate the potatoes and water).
Pour the oil into your dutch oven or pot to about half full. Heat the oil on high. After about 2 1/2 minutes, test the oil by placing a dried fry into the oil -- if it fries vigorously, your oil is ready. Meanwhile, pour the water off the fries and blot with a paper towel. This will cause less oil splatter.
Cook the potatoes in hot oil for 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all have been cooked for 2-3 minutes.
Return the first batch of fries to the oil until they are golden brown. Repeat with the other fries.
Sprinkle with onion powder and salt to taste. (We like to use greek seasoning sometimes, and also add pepper sometimes).
Keep them warm in the oven until ready to serve (at my house, they are grabbed from the plate immediately!).

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French Fries

Ingredients

4 russet potatoes, preferably idaho
2 tablespoons sugar
water, enough to cover your potatoes
peanut oil (enough to fill your pot at least half way)
onion powder
salt

Instructions

Wash your potatoes, making sure you scrub all the dirt off. Cut any bad spots off the potato.
Slice the potato into 1/4-1/3 inch slices, holding the potato upright while doing so. Turn the potato a quarter turn, and slice it again into 1/4-1/3 inch slices. This will give you perfectly cut fries. (I like to leave the skin on my potatoes, but this is a personal preference). Repeat with each potato.
Place the sliced potatoes into a bowl. Mix 2 tbsp sugar with 2 cups of water, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the potatoes. Add enough water to cover the potatoes, swirling it around to make sure the sugar is equally distributed. Let the potatoes sit in the water at least 2 hours. (If you leave them more than 3 hours, refrigerate the potatoes and water).
Pour the oil into your dutch oven or pot to about half full. Heat the oil on high. After about 2 1/2 minutes, test the oil by placing a dried fry into the oil -- if it fries vigorously, your oil is ready. Meanwhile, pour the water off the fries and blot with a paper towel. This will cause less oil splatter.
Cook the potatoes in hot oil for 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all have been cooked for 2-3 minutes.
Return the first batch of fries to the oil until they are golden brown. Repeat with the other fries.
Sprinkle with onion powder and salt to taste. (We like to use greek seasoning sometimes, and also add pepper sometimes).
Keep them warm in the oven until ready to serve (at my house, they are grabbed from the plate immediately!).

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Parmesan fries

Ingredients

potatoes
parmisan cheese
pepper
rosemary
cornstarch

Instructions

Slice potatoes(not in wedges). Coat with pepper/cornstarch mixture. Lay flat on cookie sheet. Bake until golden. Cover with
grated parmesan mixture. Bake until crispy and golden.

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Parmesan fries

Ingredients

potatoes
parmisan cheese
pepper
rosemary
cornstarch

Instructions

Slice potatoes(not in wedges). Coat with pepper/cornstarch mixture. Lay flat on cookie sheet. Bake until golden. Cover with
grated parmesan mixture. Bake until crispy and golden.

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Parmesan fries

Ingredients

potatoes
parmisan cheese
pepper
rosemary
cornstarch

Instructions

Slice potatoes(not in wedges). Coat with pepper/cornstarch mixture. Lay flat on cookie sheet. Bake until golden. Cover with
grated parmesan mixture. Bake until crispy and golden.

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Parmesan fries

Ingredients

potatoes
parmisan cheese
pepper
rosemary
cornstarch

Instructions

Slice potatoes(not in wedges). Coat with pepper/cornstarch mixture. Lay flat on cookie sheet. Bake until golden. Cover with
grated parmesan mixture. Bake until crispy and golden.

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Classic French Fries

Ingredients

1 Lb Russet potatoes
1 Tbs Vegetable or Olive Oil
Hot (not boiling) water
1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick sticks. Place in a large bowl and add enough water to cover. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain, pat dry and return to dry bowl . Add oil and salt.
2. Preheat air fryer to 360°.
3. Place half the potatoes in a single layer in air fryer basket. Air fry for five minutes. Open basket and, with tongs, gently toss the potatoes. Increased temperature to 390° and air fry for 12 to 16 minutes, opening basket twice more to toss, until golden brown. Serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
It only took me six minutes for the second part of this recipe.
Variations:
Garlic, Parmesan Fries: add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic when tossing the potatoes in step three. Toss the finished fries with 1 tablespoon of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley before serving.
Cajun Fries: Replace the salt with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Rosemary Fries: Add 1 tsp minced fresh Rosemary when tossing the potatoes in step 3.

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Classic French Fries

Ingredients

1 Lb Russet potatoes
1 Tbs Vegetable or Olive Oil
Hot (not boiling) water
1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick sticks. Place in a large bowl and add enough water to cover. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain, pat dry and return to dry bowl . Add oil and salt.
2. Preheat air fryer to 360°.
3. Place half the potatoes in a single layer in air fryer basket. Air fry for five minutes. Open basket and, with tongs, gently toss the potatoes. Increased temperature to 390° and air fry for 12 to 16 minutes, opening basket twice more to toss, until golden brown. Serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
It only took me six minutes for the second part of this recipe.
Variations:
Garlic, Parmesan Fries: add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic when tossing the potatoes in step three. Toss the finished fries with 1 tablespoon of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley before serving.
Cajun Fries: Replace the salt with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Rosemary Fries: Add 1 tsp minced fresh Rosemary when tossing the potatoes in step 3.

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Classic French Fries

Ingredients

1 Lb Russet potatoes
1 Tbs Vegetable or Olive Oil
Hot (not boiling) water
1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick sticks. Place in a large bowl and add enough water to cover. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain, pat dry and return to dry bowl . Add oil and salt.
2. Preheat air fryer to 360°.
3. Place half the potatoes in a single layer in air fryer basket. Air fry for five minutes. Open basket and, with tongs, gently toss the potatoes. Increased temperature to 390° and air fry for 12 to 16 minutes, opening basket twice more to toss, until golden brown. Serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
It only took me six minutes for the second part of this recipe.
Variations:
Garlic, Parmesan Fries: add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic when tossing the potatoes in step three. Toss the finished fries with 1 tablespoon of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley before serving.
Cajun Fries: Replace the salt with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Rosemary Fries: Add 1 tsp minced fresh Rosemary when tossing the potatoes in step 3.

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Classic French Fries

Ingredients

1 Lb Russet potatoes
1 Tbs Vegetable or Olive Oil
Hot (not boiling) water
1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick sticks. Place in a large bowl and add enough water to cover. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain, pat dry and return to dry bowl . Add oil and salt.
2. Preheat air fryer to 360°.
3. Place half the potatoes in a single layer in air fryer basket. Air fry for five minutes. Open basket and, with tongs, gently toss the potatoes. Increased temperature to 390° and air fry for 12 to 16 minutes, opening basket twice more to toss, until golden brown. Serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
It only took me six minutes for the second part of this recipe.
Variations:
Garlic, Parmesan Fries: add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic when tossing the potatoes in step three. Toss the finished fries with 1 tablespoon of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley before serving.
Cajun Fries: Replace the salt with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Rosemary Fries: Add 1 tsp minced fresh Rosemary when tossing the potatoes in step 3.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-pound) seedless watermelon, scooped into balls with a melon baller or cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (10 cups), chilled
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups)
1 1/4 cups pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (optional)
1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco, and pepper.
Add the watermelon, feta, olives, and onion; toss gently.
Garnish with the mint and serve.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-pound) seedless watermelon, scooped into balls with a melon baller or cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (10 cups), chilled
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups)
1 1/4 cups pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (optional)
1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco, and pepper.
Add the watermelon, feta, olives, and onion; toss gently.
Garnish with the mint and serve.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-pound) seedless watermelon, scooped into balls with a melon baller or cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (10 cups), chilled
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups)
1 1/4 cups pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (optional)
1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco, and pepper.
Add the watermelon, feta, olives, and onion; toss gently.
Garnish with the mint and serve.

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-pound) seedless watermelon, scooped into balls with a melon baller or cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (10 cups), chilled
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups)
1 1/4 cups pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (optional)
1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves

Instructions

Gather the ingredients.
In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco, and pepper.
Add the watermelon, feta, olives, and onion; toss gently.
Garnish with the mint and serve.

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Apple Fries Recipe

Ingredients

4 large apple
1 tablespoon crushed cinnamon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn flour

Instructions

Peel and slice the apples so as to resemble fries. Try to cut all the pieces of the same size so that they cook evenly. In a plate place the corn flour and toss the apples in it and coat them.
In another bowl add cinnamon powder and sugar and mix well. Keep aside.
In a pan heat the oil and fry the apples in batch till the time they dont turn golden and place them on tissue paper to get rid of excess oil. Coat the fried apples in the sugar and cinnamon mixture and serve with caramel dip, ice cream or whipped cream.

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Apple Fries Recipe

Ingredients

4 large apple
1 tablespoon crushed cinnamon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn flour

Instructions

Peel and slice the apples so as to resemble fries. Try to cut all the pieces of the same size so that they cook evenly. In a plate place the corn flour and toss the apples in it and coat them.
In another bowl add cinnamon powder and sugar and mix well. Keep aside.
In a pan heat the oil and fry the apples in batch till the time they dont turn golden and place them on tissue paper to get rid of excess oil. Coat the fried apples in the sugar and cinnamon mixture and serve with caramel dip, ice cream or whipped cream.

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Apple Fries Recipe

Ingredients

4 large apple
1 tablespoon crushed cinnamon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn flour

Instructions

Peel and slice the apples so as to resemble fries. Try to cut all the pieces of the same size so that they cook evenly. In a plate place the corn flour and toss the apples in it and coat them.
In another bowl add cinnamon powder and sugar and mix well. Keep aside.
In a pan heat the oil and fry the apples in batch till the time they dont turn golden and place them on tissue paper to get rid of excess oil. Coat the fried apples in the sugar and cinnamon mixture and serve with caramel dip, ice cream or whipped cream.

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Apple Fries Recipe

Ingredients

4 large apple
1 tablespoon crushed cinnamon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn flour

Instructions

Peel and slice the apples so as to resemble fries. Try to cut all the pieces of the same size so that they cook evenly. In a plate place the corn flour and toss the apples in it and coat them.
In another bowl add cinnamon powder and sugar and mix well. Keep aside.
In a pan heat the oil and fry the apples in batch till the time they dont turn golden and place them on tissue paper to get rid of excess oil. Coat the fried apples in the sugar and cinnamon mixture and serve with caramel dip, ice cream or whipped cream.

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French Fries (Russert or Sweet Potato)

Ingredients

1-2 sweet potato / russet potato
2 teaspoons Canola Oil
1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
seasoning to taste (paprika, Chili powder, cayenne

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450
Cut russet or sweet potato into 1/4" thick match sticks
Toss fries in large bowl with canola oil
Add Salt
Add whatever other spice(s) desired
Spray cooking/baking sheet with cooking spray
Spread fries evenly on baking sheet
Place sheet in top 1/3 of oven
Bake 20-30 minutes checking at the 20 minute mark depending on the potato

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French Fries (Russert or Sweet Potato)

Ingredients

1-2 sweet potato / russet potato
2 teaspoons Canola Oil
1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
seasoning to taste (paprika, Chili powder, cayenne

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450
Cut russet or sweet potato into 1/4" thick match sticks
Toss fries in large bowl with canola oil
Add Salt
Add whatever other spice(s) desired
Spray cooking/baking sheet with cooking spray
Spread fries evenly on baking sheet
Place sheet in top 1/3 of oven
Bake 20-30 minutes checking at the 20 minute mark depending on the potato

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French Fries (Russert or Sweet Potato)

Ingredients

1-2 sweet potato / russet potato
2 teaspoons Canola Oil
1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
seasoning to taste (paprika, Chili powder, cayenne

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450
Cut russet or sweet potato into 1/4" thick match sticks
Toss fries in large bowl with canola oil
Add Salt
Add whatever other spice(s) desired
Spray cooking/baking sheet with cooking spray
Spread fries evenly on baking sheet
Place sheet in top 1/3 of oven
Bake 20-30 minutes checking at the 20 minute mark depending on the potato

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French Fries (Russert or Sweet Potato)

Ingredients

1-2 sweet potato / russet potato
2 teaspoons Canola Oil
1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
seasoning to taste (paprika, Chili powder, cayenne

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450
Cut russet or sweet potato into 1/4" thick match sticks
Toss fries in large bowl with canola oil
Add Salt
Add whatever other spice(s) desired
Spray cooking/baking sheet with cooking spray
Spread fries evenly on baking sheet
Place sheet in top 1/3 of oven
Bake 20-30 minutes checking at the 20 minute mark depending on the potato

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Old Bay Oven Fries

Ingredients

3/4 pound Russet potatoes
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions

- Preheat the oven to 475°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut the potato lengthwise into ½-inch-thick sticks; place in a bowl and toss with half the Old Bay seasoning.
- Place the seasoned potato on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to thoroughly coat. Arrange in a single, even layer and roast, turning halfway through, 22 to 25 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

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Old Bay Oven Fries

Ingredients

3/4 pound Russet potatoes
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions

- Preheat the oven to 475°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut the potato lengthwise into ½-inch-thick sticks; place in a bowl and toss with half the Old Bay seasoning.
- Place the seasoned potato on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to thoroughly coat. Arrange in a single, even layer and roast, turning halfway through, 22 to 25 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

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Old Bay Oven Fries

Ingredients

3/4 pound Russet potatoes
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions

- Preheat the oven to 475°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut the potato lengthwise into ½-inch-thick sticks; place in a bowl and toss with half the Old Bay seasoning.
- Place the seasoned potato on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to thoroughly coat. Arrange in a single, even layer and roast, turning halfway through, 22 to 25 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

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Old Bay Oven Fries

Ingredients

3/4 pound Russet potatoes
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Instructions

- Preheat the oven to 475°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut the potato lengthwise into ½-inch-thick sticks; place in a bowl and toss with half the Old Bay seasoning.
- Place the seasoned potato on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to thoroughly coat. Arrange in a single, even layer and roast, turning halfway through, 22 to 25 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

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Kevin's Perfect French Fries

Ingredients

4 lbs Russet potatoes peeled
Vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

cut potatoes into 1/4 wide strips, wash the un-cooked potatoes in several batches of cold water, until water is clear. for crispier freedom fries, double fry them at different temperatures, in the same oil.
Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a dutch oven,and heat to 325,fry potato in batches until lightly golden ( not browned) 4 / 5 min per batch. drain potateos on paper towels.
Heat oil to 375, fry potatoes in small batches until golden brown and crisp 1 to 2 minutes per batch drain on clean paper towels, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Kevin's Perfect French Fries

Ingredients

4 lbs Russet potatoes peeled
Vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

cut potatoes into 1/4 wide strips, wash the un-cooked potatoes in several batches of cold water, until water is clear. for crispier freedom fries, double fry them at different temperatures, in the same oil.
Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a dutch oven,and heat to 325,fry potato in batches until lightly golden ( not browned) 4 / 5 min per batch. drain potateos on paper towels.
Heat oil to 375, fry potatoes in small batches until golden brown and crisp 1 to 2 minutes per batch drain on clean paper towels, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Kevin's Perfect French Fries

Ingredients

4 lbs Russet potatoes peeled
Vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

cut potatoes into 1/4 wide strips, wash the un-cooked potatoes in several batches of cold water, until water is clear. for crispier freedom fries, double fry them at different temperatures, in the same oil.
Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a dutch oven,and heat to 325,fry potato in batches until lightly golden ( not browned) 4 / 5 min per batch. drain potateos on paper towels.
Heat oil to 375, fry potatoes in small batches until golden brown and crisp 1 to 2 minutes per batch drain on clean paper towels, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Kevin's Perfect French Fries

Ingredients

4 lbs Russet potatoes peeled
Vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

cut potatoes into 1/4 wide strips, wash the un-cooked potatoes in several batches of cold water, until water is clear. for crispier freedom fries, double fry them at different temperatures, in the same oil.
Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a dutch oven,and heat to 325,fry potato in batches until lightly golden ( not browned) 4 / 5 min per batch. drain potateos on paper towels.
Heat oil to 375, fry potatoes in small batches until golden brown and crisp 1 to 2 minutes per batch drain on clean paper towels, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Pistachios and Micro Greens (Bistec de Sandia a la Parilla con Pistachios y Micro Greens)

Ingredients

1 watermelon
3 tomatoes
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
Maldon salt
Chopped pistachios
Micro greens
Salt

Instructions

Cut the ends off the watermelon. Peel the green skin off along the white frontier. Cut 4 slices 2-inches-thick from the peeled watermelon. Trim each slice into a 2-by-4-inch steak.
Cut a small x in the bottom of each tomato. Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain and submerge the tomatoes in the ice water. Peel and seed the tomatoes. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice. Toss the diced tomato with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the watermelon steaks and cook for a few minutes on each side until caramelized around the edges. Place the steaks on plates. Top each with a bit of the tomato mixture, the pistachios and the micro greens. Season with a little Maldon salt and serve.

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Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Pistachios and Micro Greens (Bistec de Sandia a la Parilla con Pistachios y Micro Greens)

Ingredients

1 watermelon
3 tomatoes
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
Maldon salt
Chopped pistachios
Micro greens
Salt

Instructions

Cut the ends off the watermelon. Peel the green skin off along the white frontier. Cut 4 slices 2-inches-thick from the peeled watermelon. Trim each slice into a 2-by-4-inch steak.
Cut a small x in the bottom of each tomato. Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain and submerge the tomatoes in the ice water. Peel and seed the tomatoes. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice. Toss the diced tomato with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the watermelon steaks and cook for a few minutes on each side until caramelized around the edges. Place the steaks on plates. Top each with a bit of the tomato mixture, the pistachios and the micro greens. Season with a little Maldon salt and serve.

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Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Pistachios and Micro Greens (Bistec de Sandia a la Parilla con Pistachios y Micro Greens)

Ingredients

1 watermelon
3 tomatoes
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
Maldon salt
Chopped pistachios
Micro greens
Salt

Instructions

Cut the ends off the watermelon. Peel the green skin off along the white frontier. Cut 4 slices 2-inches-thick from the peeled watermelon. Trim each slice into a 2-by-4-inch steak.
Cut a small x in the bottom of each tomato. Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain and submerge the tomatoes in the ice water. Peel and seed the tomatoes. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice. Toss the diced tomato with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the watermelon steaks and cook for a few minutes on each side until caramelized around the edges. Place the steaks on plates. Top each with a bit of the tomato mixture, the pistachios and the micro greens. Season with a little Maldon salt and serve.

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Grilled Watermelon Steaks with Pistachios and Micro Greens (Bistec de Sandia a la Parilla con Pistachios y Micro Greens)

Ingredients

1 watermelon
3 tomatoes
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons Spanish extra-virgin olive oil
Maldon salt
Chopped pistachios
Micro greens
Salt

Instructions

Cut the ends off the watermelon. Peel the green skin off along the white frontier. Cut 4 slices 2-inches-thick from the peeled watermelon. Trim each slice into a 2-by-4-inch steak.
Cut a small x in the bottom of each tomato. Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain and submerge the tomatoes in the ice water. Peel and seed the tomatoes. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice. Toss the diced tomato with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the watermelon steaks and cook for a few minutes on each side until caramelized around the edges. Place the steaks on plates. Top each with a bit of the tomato mixture, the pistachios and the micro greens. Season with a little Maldon salt and serve.

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Watermelon Pizza

Ingredients

1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 watermelon (preferably seedless)
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/8" rounds
4 oz. crumbled feta
1 small bunch fresh mint, thinly sliced or torn
Kosher or flaky sea salt
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

In a small heatproof bowl, cover onion with hot water. Let sit 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut a slice of watermelon crosswise from the center, about a 1 1/2"-thick round; reserve remaining watermelon for snacking. Arrange on a baking sheet. Layer cucumber slices on top of watermelon. Sprinkle with feta and mint.
Drain onion and pat dry with paper towels. Layer onion on top of cucumber; season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using). Drizzle with oil.
Slice into wedges to serve.

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Watermelon Pizza

Ingredients

1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 watermelon (preferably seedless)
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/8" rounds
4 oz. crumbled feta
1 small bunch fresh mint, thinly sliced or torn
Kosher or flaky sea salt
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

In a small heatproof bowl, cover onion with hot water. Let sit 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut a slice of watermelon crosswise from the center, about a 1 1/2"-thick round; reserve remaining watermelon for snacking. Arrange on a baking sheet. Layer cucumber slices on top of watermelon. Sprinkle with feta and mint.
Drain onion and pat dry with paper towels. Layer onion on top of cucumber; season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using). Drizzle with oil.
Slice into wedges to serve.

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Watermelon Pizza

Ingredients

1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 watermelon (preferably seedless)
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/8" rounds
4 oz. crumbled feta
1 small bunch fresh mint, thinly sliced or torn
Kosher or flaky sea salt
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

In a small heatproof bowl, cover onion with hot water. Let sit 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut a slice of watermelon crosswise from the center, about a 1 1/2"-thick round; reserve remaining watermelon for snacking. Arrange on a baking sheet. Layer cucumber slices on top of watermelon. Sprinkle with feta and mint.
Drain onion and pat dry with paper towels. Layer onion on top of cucumber; season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using). Drizzle with oil.
Slice into wedges to serve.

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Watermelon Pizza

Ingredients

1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 watermelon (preferably seedless)
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/8" rounds
4 oz. crumbled feta
1 small bunch fresh mint, thinly sliced or torn
Kosher or flaky sea salt
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

In a small heatproof bowl, cover onion with hot water. Let sit 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut a slice of watermelon crosswise from the center, about a 1 1/2"-thick round; reserve remaining watermelon for snacking. Arrange on a baking sheet. Layer cucumber slices on top of watermelon. Sprinkle with feta and mint.
Drain onion and pat dry with paper towels. Layer onion on top of cucumber; season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using). Drizzle with oil.
Slice into wedges to serve.

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Toasted Farro Salad with Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked farro
1 ½ cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed
2 medium peaches, diced
½ cup fresh mint, chopped
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Crumbled feta cheese, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Spread farro on baking sheet and bake until slightly toasted and fragrant, about 10-12 minutes.
Bring about 2 inches of heavily salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add toasted farro and cook until just cooked, about 10 minutes. Drain immediately.
In a medium bowl, combine farro with remaining ingredients and serve.

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Toasted Farro Salad with Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked farro
1 ½ cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed
2 medium peaches, diced
½ cup fresh mint, chopped
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Crumbled feta cheese, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Spread farro on baking sheet and bake until slightly toasted and fragrant, about 10-12 minutes.
Bring about 2 inches of heavily salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add toasted farro and cook until just cooked, about 10 minutes. Drain immediately.
In a medium bowl, combine farro with remaining ingredients and serve.

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Toasted Farro Salad with Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked farro
1 ½ cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed
2 medium peaches, diced
½ cup fresh mint, chopped
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Crumbled feta cheese, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Spread farro on baking sheet and bake until slightly toasted and fragrant, about 10-12 minutes.
Bring about 2 inches of heavily salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add toasted farro and cook until just cooked, about 10 minutes. Drain immediately.
In a medium bowl, combine farro with remaining ingredients and serve.

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Toasted Farro Salad with Watermelon and Peaches

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked farro
1 ½ cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed
2 medium peaches, diced
½ cup fresh mint, chopped
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Crumbled feta cheese, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Spread farro on baking sheet and bake until slightly toasted and fragrant, about 10-12 minutes.
Bring about 2 inches of heavily salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add toasted farro and cook until just cooked, about 10 minutes. Drain immediately.
In a medium bowl, combine farro with remaining ingredients and serve.

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The PERFECT sweet potato fries

Ingredients

1 large Sweet potato
1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Leaving the skin on, cut the yam into ½ inch strips
Coat yam fries with olive oil and desired seasoning, spread in an even layer on a cookie sheet
Bake in pre-heated oven until soft (10 to 15 minutes)
Remove the fries from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
Increase the temperature to 400°F
Return the fries to the oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, (5 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through)

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The PERFECT sweet potato fries

Ingredients

1 large Sweet potato
1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Leaving the skin on, cut the yam into ½ inch strips
Coat yam fries with olive oil and desired seasoning, spread in an even layer on a cookie sheet
Bake in pre-heated oven until soft (10 to 15 minutes)
Remove the fries from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
Increase the temperature to 400°F
Return the fries to the oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, (5 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through)

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The PERFECT sweet potato fries

Ingredients

1 large Sweet potato
1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Leaving the skin on, cut the yam into ½ inch strips
Coat yam fries with olive oil and desired seasoning, spread in an even layer on a cookie sheet
Bake in pre-heated oven until soft (10 to 15 minutes)
Remove the fries from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
Increase the temperature to 400°F
Return the fries to the oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, (5 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through)

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The PERFECT sweet potato fries

Ingredients

1 large Sweet potato
1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Leaving the skin on, cut the yam into ½ inch strips
Coat yam fries with olive oil and desired seasoning, spread in an even layer on a cookie sheet
Bake in pre-heated oven until soft (10 to 15 minutes)
Remove the fries from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
Increase the temperature to 400°F
Return the fries to the oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, (5 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through)

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Watermelon Steaks with Pistachios and Micro Greens

Ingredients

1 watermelon
3 tomatos
1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar
3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
salt Maldon, for garnish
pistachios chopped, for garnish
micro-greens for garnish
2 ounces Feta cheese or goat cheese
sea salt to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the ends off the watermelon. Slice off the white and green rind from each side to make a large rectangle or square. Cut the watermelon into four 2-inch-thick slices. Trim each slice into a 2-by-4-inch steak and set aside
2. Cut a small x in the bottom of each tomato and prepare a bowl filled with ice water. Bring a small saucepan filled with water to a boil over high heat. Carefully drop the tomatoes into the water for 20 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, drain and submerge the tomatoes into the ice water. Peel and seed the tomatoes. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice. Toss the diced tomato with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt.
3. Place the steaks on plates. Top each with a bit of the tomato mixture, the pistachios and the micro greens. Sprinkle pinches of cheese over the plate, season with Maldon salt and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
You can also sear the watermelon steaks on a hot pan for an extra special dish:
4. In a skillet over medium heat, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the watermelon steaks and cook for a few minutes on each side until caramelized around the edges.

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Watermelon Steaks with Pistachios and Micro Greens

Ingredients

1 watermelon
3 tomatos
1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar
3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
salt Maldon, for garnish
pistachios chopped, for garnish
micro-greens for garnish
2 ounces Feta cheese or goat cheese
sea salt to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the ends off the watermelon. Slice off the white and green rind from each side to make a large rectangle or square. Cut the watermelon into four 2-inch-thick slices. Trim each slice into a 2-by-4-inch steak and set aside
2. Cut a small x in the bottom of each tomato and prepare a bowl filled with ice water. Bring a small saucepan filled with water to a boil over high heat. Carefully drop the tomatoes into the water for 20 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, drain and submerge the tomatoes into the ice water. Peel and seed the tomatoes. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice. Toss the diced tomato with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt.
3. Place the steaks on plates. Top each with a bit of the tomato mixture, the pistachios and the micro greens. Sprinkle pinches of cheese over the plate, season with Maldon salt and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
You can also sear the watermelon steaks on a hot pan for an extra special dish:
4. In a skillet over medium heat, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the watermelon steaks and cook for a few minutes on each side until caramelized around the edges.

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Watermelon Steaks with Pistachios and Micro Greens

Ingredients

1 watermelon
3 tomatos
1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar
3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
salt Maldon, for garnish
pistachios chopped, for garnish
micro-greens for garnish
2 ounces Feta cheese or goat cheese
sea salt to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the ends off the watermelon. Slice off the white and green rind from each side to make a large rectangle or square. Cut the watermelon into four 2-inch-thick slices. Trim each slice into a 2-by-4-inch steak and set aside
2. Cut a small x in the bottom of each tomato and prepare a bowl filled with ice water. Bring a small saucepan filled with water to a boil over high heat. Carefully drop the tomatoes into the water for 20 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, drain and submerge the tomatoes into the ice water. Peel and seed the tomatoes. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice. Toss the diced tomato with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt.
3. Place the steaks on plates. Top each with a bit of the tomato mixture, the pistachios and the micro greens. Sprinkle pinches of cheese over the plate, season with Maldon salt and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
You can also sear the watermelon steaks on a hot pan for an extra special dish:
4. In a skillet over medium heat, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the watermelon steaks and cook for a few minutes on each side until caramelized around the edges.

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Watermelon Steaks with Pistachios and Micro Greens

Ingredients

1 watermelon
3 tomatos
1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar
3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
salt Maldon, for garnish
pistachios chopped, for garnish
micro-greens for garnish
2 ounces Feta cheese or goat cheese
sea salt to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the ends off the watermelon. Slice off the white and green rind from each side to make a large rectangle or square. Cut the watermelon into four 2-inch-thick slices. Trim each slice into a 2-by-4-inch steak and set aside
2. Cut a small x in the bottom of each tomato and prepare a bowl filled with ice water. Bring a small saucepan filled with water to a boil over high heat. Carefully drop the tomatoes into the water for 20 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, drain and submerge the tomatoes into the ice water. Peel and seed the tomatoes. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice. Toss the diced tomato with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt.
3. Place the steaks on plates. Top each with a bit of the tomato mixture, the pistachios and the micro greens. Sprinkle pinches of cheese over the plate, season with Maldon salt and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
You can also sear the watermelon steaks on a hot pan for an extra special dish:
4. In a skillet over medium heat, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the watermelon steaks and cook for a few minutes on each side until caramelized around the edges.

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Winning Fries

Ingredients

Vegetable oil for frying
4 pounds russet potatoes
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
Salt to taste

Instructions

Fill a deep soup pot 1/3 full with vegetable oil and heat to 350 degree F. over medium heat. If you prefer to use a deep fryer, follow the manufacturers' instructions to heat oil to 350 degree F. Meanwhile, leaving the skin on, cut potatoes into the shape of French fries, and place in water. Once all potatoes are cut, drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
Once oil has reached 350 degree F., in small batches, carefully place potatoes in oil and cook until golden. Using a wire basket or slotted spoon, remove fries and drain excess oil; repeat until all potatoes are cooked.
Place fries in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with cheese, chives, and salt; toss to coat then serve immediately.
Note: For a rich, classic taste, you may want to spray the finished fries with truffle oil before sprinkling with the cheese, chives, and salt. You should be able to find truffle oil in your supermarket.

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Winning Fries

Ingredients

Vegetable oil for frying
4 pounds russet potatoes
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
Salt to taste

Instructions

Fill a deep soup pot 1/3 full with vegetable oil and heat to 350 degree F. over medium heat. If you prefer to use a deep fryer, follow the manufacturers' instructions to heat oil to 350 degree F. Meanwhile, leaving the skin on, cut potatoes into the shape of French fries, and place in water. Once all potatoes are cut, drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
Once oil has reached 350 degree F., in small batches, carefully place potatoes in oil and cook until golden. Using a wire basket or slotted spoon, remove fries and drain excess oil; repeat until all potatoes are cooked.
Place fries in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with cheese, chives, and salt; toss to coat then serve immediately.
Note: For a rich, classic taste, you may want to spray the finished fries with truffle oil before sprinkling with the cheese, chives, and salt. You should be able to find truffle oil in your supermarket.

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Winning Fries

Ingredients

Vegetable oil for frying
4 pounds russet potatoes
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
Salt to taste

Instructions

Fill a deep soup pot 1/3 full with vegetable oil and heat to 350 degree F. over medium heat. If you prefer to use a deep fryer, follow the manufacturers' instructions to heat oil to 350 degree F. Meanwhile, leaving the skin on, cut potatoes into the shape of French fries, and place in water. Once all potatoes are cut, drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
Once oil has reached 350 degree F., in small batches, carefully place potatoes in oil and cook until golden. Using a wire basket or slotted spoon, remove fries and drain excess oil; repeat until all potatoes are cooked.
Place fries in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with cheese, chives, and salt; toss to coat then serve immediately.
Note: For a rich, classic taste, you may want to spray the finished fries with truffle oil before sprinkling with the cheese, chives, and salt. You should be able to find truffle oil in your supermarket.

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Winning Fries

Ingredients

Vegetable oil for frying
4 pounds russet potatoes
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
Salt to taste

Instructions

Fill a deep soup pot 1/3 full with vegetable oil and heat to 350 degree F. over medium heat. If you prefer to use a deep fryer, follow the manufacturers' instructions to heat oil to 350 degree F. Meanwhile, leaving the skin on, cut potatoes into the shape of French fries, and place in water. Once all potatoes are cut, drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
Once oil has reached 350 degree F., in small batches, carefully place potatoes in oil and cook until golden. Using a wire basket or slotted spoon, remove fries and drain excess oil; repeat until all potatoes are cooked.
Place fries in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with cheese, chives, and salt; toss to coat then serve immediately.
Note: For a rich, classic taste, you may want to spray the finished fries with truffle oil before sprinkling with the cheese, chives, and salt. You should be able to find truffle oil in your supermarket.

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Better then Cut Fries

Ingredients

Potato
Olive oil
Butter
Sea Salt
Pepper

Instructions

Wash and slice potato 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick almost all the way through. Drizzle with olive oil, add butter, salt,and pepper to taste. Back at 425 for 40 minutes.

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Better then Cut Fries

Ingredients

Potato
Olive oil
Butter
Sea Salt
Pepper

Instructions

Wash and slice potato 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick almost all the way through. Drizzle with olive oil, add butter, salt,and pepper to taste. Back at 425 for 40 minutes.

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Better then Cut Fries

Ingredients

Potato
Olive oil
Butter
Sea Salt
Pepper

Instructions

Wash and slice potato 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick almost all the way through. Drizzle with olive oil, add butter, salt,and pepper to taste. Back at 425 for 40 minutes.

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Better then Cut Fries

Ingredients

Potato
Olive oil
Butter
Sea Salt
Pepper

Instructions

Wash and slice potato 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick almost all the way through. Drizzle with olive oil, add butter, salt,and pepper to taste. Back at 425 for 40 minutes.

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Watermelon Star Salads

Ingredients

lettuce leaf
2 slices watermelon, 1 inch thick round slices
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup fresh blueberries or 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed

Instructions

Line 4 salad plates with lettuce leaves.
Cut each watermelon slice into 10 equal wedges; remove rind.
Arrange 5 melon wedges on each plate in a circle with points outward to resemble a star.
Spoon cottage cheese into centers of watermelon stars.
Sprinkle blueberries over cottage cheese.

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Watermelon Star Salads

Ingredients

lettuce leaf
2 slices watermelon, 1 inch thick round slices
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup fresh blueberries or 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed

Instructions

Line 4 salad plates with lettuce leaves.
Cut each watermelon slice into 10 equal wedges; remove rind.
Arrange 5 melon wedges on each plate in a circle with points outward to resemble a star.
Spoon cottage cheese into centers of watermelon stars.
Sprinkle blueberries over cottage cheese.

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Watermelon Star Salads

Ingredients

lettuce leaf
2 slices watermelon, 1 inch thick round slices
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup fresh blueberries or 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed

Instructions

Line 4 salad plates with lettuce leaves.
Cut each watermelon slice into 10 equal wedges; remove rind.
Arrange 5 melon wedges on each plate in a circle with points outward to resemble a star.
Spoon cottage cheese into centers of watermelon stars.
Sprinkle blueberries over cottage cheese.

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Watermelon Star Salads

Ingredients

lettuce leaf
2 slices watermelon, 1 inch thick round slices
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup fresh blueberries or 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed

Instructions

Line 4 salad plates with lettuce leaves.
Cut each watermelon slice into 10 equal wedges; remove rind.
Arrange 5 melon wedges on each plate in a circle with points outward to resemble a star.
Spoon cottage cheese into centers of watermelon stars.
Sprinkle blueberries over cottage cheese.

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Carne Asada Fries

Ingredients

2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 (1-lb.) package frozen fries
12 oz. flank steak, sliced into 5" sections
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Kosher salt
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole milk
2 c. shredded cheddar
Kosher salt
2 avocados
1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice
Kosher salt
1 medium tomato, diced
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1/4 c. sour cream

Instructions

Make the seasoning mix: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Make fries and steak: Preheat oven to 425°. On a large baking sheet, bake french fries in a single layer according to package instructions. Season with salt to taste immediately after they’re baked.
Meanwhile, rub steak with vegetable oil and season with 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook, flipping once, until a deep golden crust forms on both sides of the steak, about 5 minutes total. Let meat rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1” cubes.
Make cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add milk and bring to a simmer, then whisk in cheese and let thicken, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Assemble: In a small bow, mash avocados with lime juice and 1 teaspoon seasoning mix, and season with salt. Top fries with cheese sauce, sliced steak, mashed avocado, tomato, onion, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle on remaining seasoning mix and serve immediately.

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Carne Asada Fries

Ingredients

2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 (1-lb.) package frozen fries
12 oz. flank steak, sliced into 5" sections
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Kosher salt
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole milk
2 c. shredded cheddar
Kosher salt
2 avocados
1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice
Kosher salt
1 medium tomato, diced
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1/4 c. sour cream

Instructions

Make the seasoning mix: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Make fries and steak: Preheat oven to 425°. On a large baking sheet, bake french fries in a single layer according to package instructions. Season with salt to taste immediately after they’re baked.
Meanwhile, rub steak with vegetable oil and season with 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook, flipping once, until a deep golden crust forms on both sides of the steak, about 5 minutes total. Let meat rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1” cubes.
Make cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add milk and bring to a simmer, then whisk in cheese and let thicken, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Assemble: In a small bow, mash avocados with lime juice and 1 teaspoon seasoning mix, and season with salt. Top fries with cheese sauce, sliced steak, mashed avocado, tomato, onion, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle on remaining seasoning mix and serve immediately.

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Carne Asada Fries

Ingredients

2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 (1-lb.) package frozen fries
12 oz. flank steak, sliced into 5" sections
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Kosher salt
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole milk
2 c. shredded cheddar
Kosher salt
2 avocados
1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice
Kosher salt
1 medium tomato, diced
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1/4 c. sour cream

Instructions

Make the seasoning mix: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Make fries and steak: Preheat oven to 425°. On a large baking sheet, bake french fries in a single layer according to package instructions. Season with salt to taste immediately after they’re baked.
Meanwhile, rub steak with vegetable oil and season with 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook, flipping once, until a deep golden crust forms on both sides of the steak, about 5 minutes total. Let meat rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1” cubes.
Make cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add milk and bring to a simmer, then whisk in cheese and let thicken, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Assemble: In a small bow, mash avocados with lime juice and 1 teaspoon seasoning mix, and season with salt. Top fries with cheese sauce, sliced steak, mashed avocado, tomato, onion, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle on remaining seasoning mix and serve immediately.

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Carne Asada Fries

Ingredients

2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 (1-lb.) package frozen fries
12 oz. flank steak, sliced into 5" sections
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Kosher salt
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole milk
2 c. shredded cheddar
Kosher salt
2 avocados
1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice
Kosher salt
1 medium tomato, diced
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1/4 c. sour cream

Instructions

Make the seasoning mix: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Make fries and steak: Preheat oven to 425°. On a large baking sheet, bake french fries in a single layer according to package instructions. Season with salt to taste immediately after they’re baked.
Meanwhile, rub steak with vegetable oil and season with 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook, flipping once, until a deep golden crust forms on both sides of the steak, about 5 minutes total. Let meat rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1” cubes.
Make cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add milk and bring to a simmer, then whisk in cheese and let thicken, 3 to 5 minutes more.
Assemble: In a small bow, mash avocados with lime juice and 1 teaspoon seasoning mix, and season with salt. Top fries with cheese sauce, sliced steak, mashed avocado, tomato, onion, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle on remaining seasoning mix and serve immediately.

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Homemade Watermelon Drink

Ingredients

4 cups Seed-less Watermelon (peeled, Cut Into Small Piece
1 Tablespoon Sugar

Instructions

In a blender add watermelon and sugar and blend to make a smooth mixture. Do not add water. Pour the prepared drink into a serving glass. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with or without ice cubes.
Enjoy.

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Homemade Watermelon Drink

Ingredients

4 cups Seed-less Watermelon (peeled, Cut Into Small Piece
1 Tablespoon Sugar

Instructions

In a blender add watermelon and sugar and blend to make a smooth mixture. Do not add water. Pour the prepared drink into a serving glass. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with or without ice cubes.
Enjoy.

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Homemade Watermelon Drink

Ingredients

4 cups Seed-less Watermelon (peeled, Cut Into Small Piece
1 Tablespoon Sugar

Instructions

In a blender add watermelon and sugar and blend to make a smooth mixture. Do not add water. Pour the prepared drink into a serving glass. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with or without ice cubes.
Enjoy.

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Homemade Watermelon Drink

Ingredients

4 cups Seed-less Watermelon (peeled, Cut Into Small Piece
1 Tablespoon Sugar

Instructions

In a blender add watermelon and sugar and blend to make a smooth mixture. Do not add water. Pour the prepared drink into a serving glass. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with or without ice cubes.
Enjoy.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

Watermelon balls
Arugula
Feta Cheese
Walnuts
Balsamic glaze
Citrus vinaigrette

Instructions

Combine, drizzle balsamic, add vinaigrette on plate

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

Watermelon balls
Arugula
Feta Cheese
Walnuts
Balsamic glaze
Citrus vinaigrette

Instructions

Combine, drizzle balsamic, add vinaigrette on plate

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

Watermelon balls
Arugula
Feta Cheese
Walnuts
Balsamic glaze
Citrus vinaigrette

Instructions

Combine, drizzle balsamic, add vinaigrette on plate

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

Watermelon balls
Arugula
Feta Cheese
Walnuts
Balsamic glaze
Citrus vinaigrette

Instructions

Combine, drizzle balsamic, add vinaigrette on plate

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Watermelon Canapes Recipe

Ingredients

10 sliced watermelon
1/8 cup yoghurt (curd)
1 pinch cumin seeds ground
2 pinch black salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 handful cilantro

Instructions

Take yoghurt in a bowl and add freshly ground pepper and cumin. Take little black salt in small bowl.
Sprinkle or rub the black salt on the watermelon slices (cut into desired shapes)
Place a spoon of yoghurt on top carefully in the centre. Garnish with little cilantro or mint to add freshness. Serve chilled.

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Watermelon Canapes Recipe

Ingredients

10 sliced watermelon
1/8 cup yoghurt (curd)
1 pinch cumin seeds ground
2 pinch black salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 handful cilantro

Instructions

Take yoghurt in a bowl and add freshly ground pepper and cumin. Take little black salt in small bowl.
Sprinkle or rub the black salt on the watermelon slices (cut into desired shapes)
Place a spoon of yoghurt on top carefully in the centre. Garnish with little cilantro or mint to add freshness. Serve chilled.

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Watermelon Canapes Recipe

Ingredients

10 sliced watermelon
1/8 cup yoghurt (curd)
1 pinch cumin seeds ground
2 pinch black salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 handful cilantro

Instructions

Take yoghurt in a bowl and add freshly ground pepper and cumin. Take little black salt in small bowl.
Sprinkle or rub the black salt on the watermelon slices (cut into desired shapes)
Place a spoon of yoghurt on top carefully in the centre. Garnish with little cilantro or mint to add freshness. Serve chilled.

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Watermelon Canapes Recipe

Ingredients

10 sliced watermelon
1/8 cup yoghurt (curd)
1 pinch cumin seeds ground
2 pinch black salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 handful cilantro

Instructions

Take yoghurt in a bowl and add freshly ground pepper and cumin. Take little black salt in small bowl.
Sprinkle or rub the black salt on the watermelon slices (cut into desired shapes)
Place a spoon of yoghurt on top carefully in the centre. Garnish with little cilantro or mint to add freshness. Serve chilled.

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Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops

Ingredients

3 cups fresh red or yellow watermelon cubes, chilled
½ cup sugar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup
1 tablespoon liquid pectin
1 large jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons grated lime rind

Instructions

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a blender, and process until pureed. Stir in lime rind. Pour into 8 (3-ounce) ice pop molds. Freeze 6 hours or until firm.

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Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops

Ingredients

3 cups fresh red or yellow watermelon cubes, chilled
½ cup sugar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup
1 tablespoon liquid pectin
1 large jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons grated lime rind

Instructions

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a blender, and process until pureed. Stir in lime rind. Pour into 8 (3-ounce) ice pop molds. Freeze 6 hours or until firm.

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Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops

Ingredients

3 cups fresh red or yellow watermelon cubes, chilled
½ cup sugar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup
1 tablespoon liquid pectin
1 large jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons grated lime rind

Instructions

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a blender, and process until pureed. Stir in lime rind. Pour into 8 (3-ounce) ice pop molds. Freeze 6 hours or until firm.

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Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops

Ingredients

3 cups fresh red or yellow watermelon cubes, chilled
½ cup sugar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup
1 tablespoon liquid pectin
1 large jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons grated lime rind

Instructions

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a blender, and process until pureed. Stir in lime rind. Pour into 8 (3-ounce) ice pop molds. Freeze 6 hours or until firm.

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Cristinas Great French Fries

Ingredients

Canola oil for frying
4 Russet potatoes
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Directions: Scrub the potatoes well, leaving the skins on for flavor and crispiness. Place one potato on a cutting board and slice half slices lengthwise. Then, take each slice and cut into finger size strips. Repeat with remaining potatoes and pat dry the slices. Fry until golden. Remove and drain well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with ketchup.

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Cristinas Great French Fries

Ingredients

Canola oil for frying
4 Russet potatoes
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Directions: Scrub the potatoes well, leaving the skins on for flavor and crispiness. Place one potato on a cutting board and slice half slices lengthwise. Then, take each slice and cut into finger size strips. Repeat with remaining potatoes and pat dry the slices. Fry until golden. Remove and drain well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with ketchup.

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Cristinas Great French Fries

Ingredients

Canola oil for frying
4 Russet potatoes
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Directions: Scrub the potatoes well, leaving the skins on for flavor and crispiness. Place one potato on a cutting board and slice half slices lengthwise. Then, take each slice and cut into finger size strips. Repeat with remaining potatoes and pat dry the slices. Fry until golden. Remove and drain well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with ketchup.

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Cristinas Great French Fries

Ingredients

Canola oil for frying
4 Russet potatoes
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Directions: Scrub the potatoes well, leaving the skins on for flavor and crispiness. Place one potato on a cutting board and slice half slices lengthwise. Then, take each slice and cut into finger size strips. Repeat with remaining potatoes and pat dry the slices. Fry until golden. Remove and drain well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with ketchup.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon Sugar
8 pounds Watermelon cubed
2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh
2 tablespoon Olive oil
pinch Salt
pinch pepper
1/4 cup Mint leaves chopped (up to 1 cup)
2/3 cup Feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup Sweet onion thinly sliced

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking it, scraping down the sides as needed, until it has reduced and is the consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. (It will thicken as it cools and only yield a few tablespoons.) Set it aside to cool while you prepare the salad.
2. Cut the watermelon into cubes or use a melon baller and scoop it into balls. Add it to a large bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the watermelon, add the chopped mint, onion, and feta cheese, and toss to combine.
4. Drizzle the salad with the balsamic syrup and serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon Sugar
8 pounds Watermelon cubed
2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh
2 tablespoon Olive oil
pinch Salt
pinch pepper
1/4 cup Mint leaves chopped (up to 1 cup)
2/3 cup Feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup Sweet onion thinly sliced

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking it, scraping down the sides as needed, until it has reduced and is the consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. (It will thicken as it cools and only yield a few tablespoons.) Set it aside to cool while you prepare the salad.
2. Cut the watermelon into cubes or use a melon baller and scoop it into balls. Add it to a large bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the watermelon, add the chopped mint, onion, and feta cheese, and toss to combine.
4. Drizzle the salad with the balsamic syrup and serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon Sugar
8 pounds Watermelon cubed
2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh
2 tablespoon Olive oil
pinch Salt
pinch pepper
1/4 cup Mint leaves chopped (up to 1 cup)
2/3 cup Feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup Sweet onion thinly sliced

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking it, scraping down the sides as needed, until it has reduced and is the consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. (It will thicken as it cools and only yield a few tablespoons.) Set it aside to cool while you prepare the salad.
2. Cut the watermelon into cubes or use a melon baller and scoop it into balls. Add it to a large bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the watermelon, add the chopped mint, onion, and feta cheese, and toss to combine.
4. Drizzle the salad with the balsamic syrup and serve immediately.

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Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

2/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon Sugar
8 pounds Watermelon cubed
2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh
2 tablespoon Olive oil
pinch Salt
pinch pepper
1/4 cup Mint leaves chopped (up to 1 cup)
2/3 cup Feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup Sweet onion thinly sliced

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking it, scraping down the sides as needed, until it has reduced and is the consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. (It will thicken as it cools and only yield a few tablespoons.) Set it aside to cool while you prepare the salad.
2. Cut the watermelon into cubes or use a melon baller and scoop it into balls. Add it to a large bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the watermelon, add the chopped mint, onion, and feta cheese, and toss to combine.
4. Drizzle the salad with the balsamic syrup and serve immediately.

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Wonder Watermelon

Ingredients

1 cup romaine lettuce
2 cups watermelon rind and seeds removed
2 bananas peeled
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup ice

Instructions

1. Place romaine, watermelon, bananas, and yogurt in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
2. Add ice as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
Calories: 82
Fat: 0g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 15mg
Fiber: 2g
Carbohydrates: 18g

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Wonder Watermelon

Ingredients

1 cup romaine lettuce
2 cups watermelon rind and seeds removed
2 bananas peeled
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup ice

Instructions

1. Place romaine, watermelon, bananas, and yogurt in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
2. Add ice as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
Calories: 82
Fat: 0g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 15mg
Fiber: 2g
Carbohydrates: 18g

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Wonder Watermelon

Ingredients

1 cup romaine lettuce
2 cups watermelon rind and seeds removed
2 bananas peeled
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup ice

Instructions

1. Place romaine, watermelon, bananas, and yogurt in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
2. Add ice as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
Calories: 82
Fat: 0g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 15mg
Fiber: 2g
Carbohydrates: 18g

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Wonder Watermelon

Ingredients

1 cup romaine lettuce
2 cups watermelon rind and seeds removed
2 bananas peeled
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup ice

Instructions

1. Place romaine, watermelon, bananas, and yogurt in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
2. Add ice as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
Calories: 82
Fat: 0g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 15mg
Fiber: 2g
Carbohydrates: 18g

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