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I know what you’re thinking: again with the potatoes! Well calm down. Take three deep breaths. Try these, and you’ll forgive me.
Also, for the record, I promise we’re not all desserts and treats here. Uh…really. It’s just been an interesting posting month. Honest.
Anyway.
This is an easy side dish, perfect for weekends in. Combine spices, potatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil, and all that’s left is to bake and then savor the goodness. Savor it, people.
The spice mixture will give you enough for four potatoes. We used half of the spice mixture with two potatoes one night and the second half another night and it worked out beautifully. Store remaining spices in an airtight bag or a jar for up to one month.
We served these with baked chicken tenders. Sooooo good. We used russet potatoes, on account of that’s what we had on hand. But branch out! Embrace your freedom! Try it with sweet potatoes if you so desire. I so desire, and will be doing so shortly.
*Beware, these really are spicy! Feel free to decrease the cayenne and paprika if you want.
Spicy Oven-Baked Fries
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
2tsp salt
2tsp paprika
1 1/2tsp pepper
1tsp garlic powder
1tsp onion powder
1tsp sugar
1/4tsp cayenne
1/4tsp oregano
4 medium potatoes, washed and left unpeeled.
olive oil
Combine all spices in a bowl. Slice potatoes into 1/2″ thick slices. Toss with spices and 1-2 Tbsp olive oil. Stir to coat well.
Spread fries accross a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray. (If using all four potatoes at once, you will need two baking sheets).
Bake at 400 degrees 15-25 minutes (depending on how crispy you like them). If you remember, toss potatoes halfway through the cooktime.
Savor. The. Goodness.
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I tried these and girl are they so good. So what books do you recommend a girl reading to plan/get ready for pregnancy? I have really enjoyed taking a step into your world. You are amazing and you and Michael are going to be great parents.
Lynn–thanks so much for your sweet comments. I should probably do a blog post about this, but I read a TON of books during my pregnancy. For a first time pregnancy, I really appreciated the Mayo Clinic Healthy Pregnancy book because it’s written by very well-respected doctors and has LOTS of reference information. I also have a copy of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, but I found myself using the Mayo Clinic book more. I would recommend that every potential parent read a few books about sleep habits, so you can kind of wrap your brain around that before you have a newborn and things are crazy. I read The Baby Whisperer, On Becoming Babywise, and Healthy Sleep Habits Healthy Child. Baby Whisperer and Babywise were my preferred books of those two. Thanks again for your comments! I’ll be sure to write more about this soon.