russet
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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
The latter are russet potatoes, scored, baked and fried crispy, and served with bravas sauce and garlic aioli.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
Stunted stalks of corn, just waist-high, their leaves already russet colored and curling in on themselves, stretched forlornly in broken rows across parched, brown fields.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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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
Also, sweet potatoes, as the name suggests, have more natural sugar than russets, which can cause the pancakes to burn, so make sure not to turn the heat up too high.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
Once the russets are steamed, they should not be overworked so they stay fluffy.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
You can go over the top, but at the end of the day, all you need is butter, cream, salt, and pepper to make russets or Yukon gold potatoes taste like a warm hug.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2021
“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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