tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post919819243114518690..comments2024-03-28T20:33:58.050-04:00Comments on Mystery Lovers' Kitchen: Julie's EAT HEALTHY French friesKorina Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533228666706765470noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-76052486507662523462011-03-19T08:27:48.055-04:002011-03-19T08:27:48.055-04:00Hi, Nanc! Thanks so much! Those crinkle cutters ar...Hi, Nanc! Thanks so much! Those crinkle cutters are great for so many things. Don't know what I'd do without mine. Thanks for the hints. I will absolutely try this again using your directions! Wonderful!Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-19002046803277536292011-03-18T22:48:48.384-04:002011-03-18T22:48:48.384-04:00DUH...after they are done douse with some malt vin...DUH...after they are done douse with some malt vinegar and dunk 'em in ketchup!! My fave is Brooks Tangy Ketchup...Nanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977306538398462043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-3114121132436462542011-03-18T22:45:45.491-04:002011-03-18T22:45:45.491-04:00Julie...I never knew what to use those crinkle cut...Julie...I never knew what to use those crinkle cut thingies for!!! Now I need one ;-) I'm with Krista as far as going up to 400. I actually make a pretty decent oven fry (thanks to Henrietta). So...here's what I do...sicle the taters (love using the word "tater"...), spray them with Pam on both sides...I, like Cleo use sea salt and some black pepper. They are in the oven Nanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977306538398462043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-41621685739076184572011-03-18T15:40:47.620-04:002011-03-18T15:40:47.620-04:00Krista - good idea. I think I'll try the highe...Krista - good idea. I think I'll try the higher temp oven next time. <br />I do love experimenting. Can't wait to see what you have planned for Monday!Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-18537917175705357822011-03-18T13:56:08.383-04:002011-03-18T13:56:08.383-04:00Julie, I love your experiment. I keep experimenti...Julie, I love your experiment. I keep experimenting with oven "fried" chicken. <br /><br />Have you thought about baking the potatoes at 400? Just wondering if that would help with the crispy factor. Keep us posted!<br /><br />Oddly enough, I'm posting about an experiment on Monday. Aren't we daring? ; )<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-54513734054218253512011-03-18T10:33:24.413-04:002011-03-18T10:33:24.413-04:00Erika - very easy, and the best part is being able...Erika - very easy, and the best part is being able to personalize it to your own tastes. I plan to try it again a few more times until I get it perfect for us!Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-78031099031628404812011-03-18T10:32:28.262-04:002011-03-18T10:32:28.262-04:00I meant lemonade out of lemons!
Sheesh!!
Thank go...I meant lemonade out of lemons!<br />Sheesh!!<br /><br />Thank goodness it's Friday!Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-91449915705342811542011-03-18T10:31:53.707-04:002011-03-18T10:31:53.707-04:00Sheila - I hate soggy and that's probably why ...Sheila - I hate soggy and that's probably why I really always enjoy the thinner cut versions of fries. And I always eat my fries first. Once they lose that super-hot edge... ugh.<br /><br />MJ - You should see some of the winners I've come up with. Last week I made the world's worst potatoes and yesterday the world's worst broccoli. I blame it all on the computer. Forgot they wereJulie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-8573960378561290532011-03-18T10:30:02.135-04:002011-03-18T10:30:02.135-04:00Love friends! I'm looking forward to giving th...Love friends! I'm looking forward to giving this a try. Sounds easy and yummy. Thanks, Julie!Erika Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158252715858754463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-13806788075911565792011-03-18T10:28:53.760-04:002011-03-18T10:28:53.760-04:00Elizabeth - I absolutely love this thing. It had a...Elizabeth - I absolutely love this thing. It had a huge bias to overcome. I was sure it would be just another useless gadget. But it's a keeper!Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-27941957549797264512011-03-18T10:17:12.091-04:002011-03-18T10:17:12.091-04:00I want a crinkle-cutter too! Thanks for sharing th...I want a crinkle-cutter too! Thanks for sharing the ups and downs of this experiment. Glad to hear that I'm not the only person with experiments that aren't spectacular. I will be trying your second version. It sounds great and we love fries.Mary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-14623424662365342032011-03-18T10:10:26.913-04:002011-03-18T10:10:26.913-04:00Yanno, my daughter hates crispy, and I hate soggy....Yanno, my daughter hates crispy, and I hate soggy. You should see us when we eat lunch out--we swap fries. So if this recipe came out uneven, we'd probably all be happy.<br /><br />Voted for Ollie. Now I want a crinkle-cutter!Sheila Connollyhttp://www.sheilaconnolly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-63709309529146202832011-03-18T09:12:33.287-04:002011-03-18T09:12:33.287-04:00I go to Pampered Chef parties from time to time--I...I go to Pampered Chef parties from time to time--I'll have to remember the crinkle cutter! This sounds like a great alternative to our usual greasy fries. Thanks, Julie!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-16435351210754928302011-03-18T09:05:56.937-04:002011-03-18T09:05:56.937-04:00Dru - Ooh... no-salt cajun sounds perfect! I'l...Dru - Ooh... no-salt cajun sounds perfect! I'll have to try that, too!Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-82627919848334243112011-03-18T09:04:57.776-04:002011-03-18T09:04:57.776-04:00Phil - I'll have to pick up some Morton Nature...Phil - I'll have to pick up some Morton Nature's Seasons. Sounds just like what I need!<br /><br />Avery - I have to agree. Cheese makes everything great. Which is one of the reasons why everyone is going to love LOST AND FONDUE!<br /><br />Cleo - My husband likes ketchup but I can take a pass. Unless, of course, I'm mixing it with horseradish to make homemade cocktail sauce. But I Julie Hyzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601637878498393081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-79830918656603334442011-03-18T08:40:34.319-04:002011-03-18T08:40:34.319-04:00I love baked french fries and I use pam to coat an...I love baked french fries and I use pam to coat and no-salt cajun seasoning.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-43231118275830347312011-03-18T07:08:10.070-04:002011-03-18T07:08:10.070-04:00I'm a Fry Fiend, so this is much appreciated. ...I'm a Fry Fiend, so this is much appreciated. Looking forward to trying your recipe.<br /><br />Belle<br />@}--{------------Belle Sloanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908844261031580131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-13266463084159086742011-03-18T01:22:39.304-04:002011-03-18T01:22:39.304-04:00Julie - Fun post! Like you, I prefer the non-stick...Julie - Fun post! Like you, I prefer the non-stick spray thing when going for healthier faux frying in the oven. Works well on most veggies. I'm a sea salt girl, those big flavorful grains are truly delicious on potatoes. I'm also a huge fan of ketchup on fries (Heinz and no other), and Marc and I will sometimes stir up other dipping sauces (roasted garlic mayo, ranch, chipotle, etc...), Cleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-87171765791198037832011-03-18T01:03:16.417-04:002011-03-18T01:03:16.417-04:00Julie, I love trying things out and finding out wh...Julie, I love trying things out and finding out what works and what doesn't, and isn't it true that the family taste-test is the most important? If they won't eat it and it's going to waste, then it's not worth the effort. Good for you for trying and trying again. I prefer salt. Plain salt. Maybe add in some paprika and pepper. Potatoes are "simple folk." They likeDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-75717530876853949512011-03-18T00:31:51.649-04:002011-03-18T00:31:51.649-04:00We use Morton Nature's Seasons on nearly every...We use Morton Nature's Seasons on nearly everything. Give that a try!Phil Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277362299574839602noreply@blogger.com