Oven Fries

[elleng]

These fries have savory, crisp, dry edges, and they’re satisfying and somewhat addictive, just like regular fries. I use a mix of regular and sweet potatoes for this. Choose waxy potatoes, like new potatoes or red potatoes, which have a lower glycemic index than starchy russets.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/17/health/nutrition/17recipehealth.html?ref=dining

[eleny]

1. Thanks for the tip about the g/index

I like making my own home fries.

[pengillian101]

2. Those look g-o-od.

Thanks for the link! I wonder what an offset spatula is? Just a regular spatula isn't good enough, or what, lol.

"Remove the pan from the oven, and loosen the potatoes from the foil using an offset spatula."



That photographer certainly is a pro, eh?

[EFerrari]

3. Maybe it means, angle the spatula? I've never seen a zigzag spatula.

lol

Pretty colors in that pic.

[kfred]

4. Offset spatulas

are used in frosting big cakes. I don't have one, I just use a normal pancake turner type thing. I think the offset has about 2 inches of metal straight out from the handle like a knife and then the metal drops a couple of inches and then goes straight out for about 6-7 inches.

[EFerrari]

5. Here's a pic:

It looks a little like a messed up putty knife. :)

[Inchworm]

8. purple potatoes scare me

:scared:

:*

[AwakeAtLast]

6. I have some new potatoes that need to be used

Guess what I'm a-gonna try! Thanks!

:hi:

[elleng]

7. You're welcome, and lucky!

I have a couple OLD reds, and an old sweet. MAY go to grocery tomorrow, if weather's ok.