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Baked French Fries

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Baked French Fries

Baked French Fries

Ingredients

  • 4 large Russet potatoes
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons high-heat cooking oil**
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste

Instructions

    1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    3: Wash and dry the potatoes.
    4: Cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch matchsticks*.
    5: In a large bowl, toss the potato strips with the oil and salt. Add additional seasonings if desired.
    6: Arrange the potato strips in an uncrowded, single layer on the baking sheet.
    7: Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, stirring around halfway through. Cook until golden brown and crispy.
    8: Let cool a minute or so before serving. If desired, serve with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or a homemade sauce.

Notes

*To cut the potatoes into matchsticks:
1: Slice a thin piece off one side of the potato to create a flat surface.
2: Place the cut side down and cut the potato into thick slices about 1/4 inch wide.
3: Stack a few slices on top of each other. Slice through the stacks to create long, thick strips resembling matchsticks. Aim for consistent thickness.

Thicker fries will take longer to cook. The Skinnier one will cook faster.
**Choose an oil that can take a high heat, like grapeseed, canola, peanut, or avocado oil.
You can add additional seasonings, such as garlic powder, garlic granules, pepper, paprika, chili powder, or more.
No need to peel the potatoes unless you want to.
1 large russet potato is about 8—10 ounces.

© Karen Breyer

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Taco Seasoned Oven Fries

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Taco Seasoned Oven Fries

Taco Seasoned Oven Fries

Ingredients

  • 2 large or 3 medium potatoes, baking
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons oil (Olive, vegetable or grapeseed)
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, ground (or to taste)

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line baking pan with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
    2: Clean and pat dry the potatoes.
    3: Cut the potatoes lengthwise in 1/2 inch thick wedges.
    4: Place cut potatoes in a bowl. Add oil. Mix together until all sides of the potatoes are oiled.
    5: Place potato wedges skin side down on baking pan.
    6: Sprinkle with taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
    7: Bake 25 - 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and are browned to your desired doneness. Add more salt if desired.

Notes

Thicker potato wedges will take longer to cook and smaller ones cook faster. You can take the smaller ones out earlier if they get done sooner.
Adjust the seasonings to your taste.

© Karen Breyer

Try these amazing Taco Seasoned Oven Fries! They are easy to make and healthy too. Make these fries with only a few ingredients. This is a budget-friendly recipe that everyone will love! These Taco Seasoned Fries are perfect for a side dish or snack. Eat them plain or dip them in sour cream, guacamole, ketchup or ranch dressing. This is a super tasty recipe that everyone will love! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make these Taco Seasoned Oven Fries. Watch this cooking video and make these delicious Taco Seasoned Oven Fries today!

Baked Potatoes

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Yield: 4 servings

Baked Potatoes

Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet potatoes (medium to large)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt (if desired)

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    2: Scrub potatoes under running water to clean. Pat dry.
    3: Pierce the skin of each potato with a fork in several places. This allows the steam to escape.
    4: If desired, rub the potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt (I don't do this).
    5: Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet or on a rack.
    6: Bake uncovered for about 1 hour.
    7: The potatoes are done when they feel gentle to pressure and have little resistance when poked with a paring knife.
    8: Serve with toppings of your choice. Try butter, sour cream, chives, chili and more.

Notes

Bake as many potatoes as you like. 4 potatoes medium/large potatoes weigh about 2 1/2 pounds.
You can bake the potatoes with or without oil and salt.
Larger potatoes will take longer to cook and smaller ones cook faster.
If needed, you can hold the baked potatoes in a warm spot for about an hour before serving.
You can line the baking pan with foil or a silicone baking mat for easier clean up.

© Karen Breyer

Try this perfect Baked Potato recipe! These Baked Potatoes are soft, fluffy and melt in your mouth. They are an excellent side dish for many meals. I love to top them with butter, salt and pepper. Baked Potatoes are also great as a base for a main dish. Top them with sour cream, chives, chili, broccoli, cheese, lentils or more for a delicious, filling dish. An extra bonus is that Baked Potatoes are healthy, inexpensive and everyone loves them. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to cook the perfect Baked Potatoes. Watch this cooking video and bake some delicious Baked Potatoes today!

Butternut Squash Soup

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Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 4 cups (1 1/2 pounds) butternut squash, 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 teaspoons chicken broth/seasoning , instant
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup milk, regular or vegan
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

    1: Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
    2: Add the onion, butternut squash, allspice and thyme. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
    3: Stir in chicken broth/seasoning and water. Bring to a boil.
    4: Reduce heat to low. Simmer about 15 minutes.
    5: Remove from heat. Cool about 20 minutes.
    6: Puree the mixture with an immersion blender or in a blender or food processor.
    7: Gradually add the milk while you are pureeing the soup.
    8: Add salt and pepper to taste. If needed, reheat to desired temperature. Serve.

Notes

You can use cooking spray instead of olive oil if desired.
You can use 2 cups of liquid chicken broth in place of the chicken seasoning and water.

© Karen Breyer

Try this creamy, delicious Butternut Squash Soup recipe! It is easy to make and healthy too! This Butternut Squash Soup is perfect as a main or side dish. Serve it with a salad, sandwich, toast or bread. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Butternut Squash Soup. Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Butternut Squash Soup for dinner today!

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