Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries.  Homemade.  Just do it.

2-3 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/4" strips                    1T brown sugar
1/4 t nutmeg                                                                                    1/2 t cinnamon
pinch of salt                                                                                    1T olive oil




1) Preheat oven to 420 degrees.
2)  Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, coating potatoes evenly.  Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.  Bake until slightly browned, about twenty minutes.

Rustic Greek Fries

The last few posts have been a little heavy, I admit.  And while the Gospel really is the most important thing any of us will ever consider, part of that is taking joy in what God has given us.  And God has given us food.  More specifically in this case, french fries.  I love me some of them french fried potaters.  Mm hm.  

3-4 red skin potatoes, OR 2-3 Russet potatoes          1/2 t  dried basil
2 T olive oil                                                                1/4 t lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced                                                 1/4 t salt
1 t dried oregano                                                       1/4 t black pepper


1) Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
2) Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. thick strips; place in large bowl.
3) Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl, whisking until thoroughly mixed.  Pour over potatoes and toss until potatoes are evenly coated.
4) Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Bake until golden brown, about twenty minutes, stirring once.  If you'd like, sprinkle some crumbled feta on top before serving.  Yum.