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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

Datasembly measured prices for russet potatoes, roasted turkey gravy, eight buttermilk biscuits, cut green beans, jellied cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie mix, frozen pastry pie shells, whipped topping and sweet corn.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2023

They favor plaid for autumn with matching sweaters in colors named after fruit, like apricot and russet apple.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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

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

From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2022

While I tend to go for Yukon gold potatoes when making salads because they keep their shape well, russets are traditional in this dish and add to the creaminess without requiring a lot of mayo.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 14, 2021

Hildy and Prentisstown and russets and sheep and settlers and leaky pipe and Hildy.

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




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