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russet

[ruhs-it] / ˈrʌs ɪt /






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Peeled russet potatoes, lettuce and three cups of water are then thrown into the mix, boiled and, finally, simmered.

From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026

But for some, the true treat will turn out to be the classic oval or oblong-shaped russet spud, good for baking, frying or just plain admiring.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025

Continued warm weather meant autumn came late this year, but it brought an explosion of colour with some spectacular displays ranging from gold through to russet red, like here on the Wallington Estate in Northumberland.

From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2024

“A standard russet potato is on average $1.45 each or $1.69 per pound. That equates to four eggs for every pound of potatoes.”

From Washington Times ● Apr. 5, 2023

The chinks on the window slats changed color, from russet to an intensely dark blue that deepened into impenetrable darkness, until it didn’t matter if my eyes were open or closed.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

One nice thing about using sweet potatoes instead of the more traditional russets: They contain much less water, so you don’t have to squeeze them dry.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 4, 2023

This is for a couple of reasons - they have less natural starch than russets, and the starch is what helps them get crispy.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 4, 2023

Most mornings on the job, I was tasked with peeling pounds and pounds of russets for creamy potatoes.

From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2022

Red-skinned boilers, earthy russets, yellow-fleshed Yukon, purple Peruvians and diminutive fingerlings are normally obtainable throughout the year.

From New York Times ● May 8, 2020

“They won’t be a-getting here for months,” Hildy says, passing me another serving of mashed russets.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness


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