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
Classic Jewish latkes for Hanukkah are made with russet potatoes, occasionally Yukon golds, and are usually very simply seasoned with salt, pepper and onion.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
Ser Cortnay's spade-shaped beard was russet as well, though he'd gone wholly bald on top.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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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
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
LaPorta cuts russets into a cold brine, where the potatoes soak overnight.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 23, 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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