When Artists Cook- French Fries

Hi Everyone.  I am happy to share that I am part of a blog series called “When Artists Cook”.  Each week an artist will share their art which is focused around food, recipes, cooking, and more. This month I am sharing one of my favorite recipes of oven baked french fries.  I could eat these every day!

 Herb Mandala

(c) Colleayn T. Klaibourne 2012

Mandala of oregano & basil growing in my garden.

Twinkling H2O watercolors on watercolor paper

This is a peak of some of the paintings, information and recipe I’ve added.  You’ll find the full post at: http://diondior.blogspot.com/2012/08/when-artists-cook_15.html.  To see other great works of art by Dion Dior and other artists in the series please visit: http://diondior.blogspot.com/  Dion’s work is so vibrant, colorful and happy. I’m sure you’ll love her blog as well.

4 large russet potatoes (peeled if you have fructose intolerance)

3 Tbsp. Olive Oil

½ – ¾ tsp. Celtic sea salt

¼ tsp. garlic salt

1/8 tsp. ground cumin

¾ tsp. basil leaves

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

¼ tsp. chili powder

Peel and cut potatoes into strips.  In a large mixing bowl, drizzle potatoes with olive oil and add salt and herbs.  Stir until the potatoes are evenly coated.  Place potatoes on a non-stick cookie sheet that has the lips on each side.  I like to spray the pan first with an olive oil spray.

Bake at 420° for 45-55 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes.  Some days the fries cook faster than other days.

Feel free to modify the salt and herbs to your taste.  I am on a high salt diet, so feel free to cut this back if needed.

I love using herbs from my garden.  The recipe below is with dried herbs, but if you have fresh cut herbs it makes the French fries even better.

I love dipping them in Mayo seasoned with Salt, Garlic Salt, Italian Seasonings, Basil and Oregano.

Eat often!