Kittencals Easy Seasoned Home Fries Recipes

KITTENCAL'S CHILI, SIMPLE AND DELICOUS

Steps:

• In a large pot brown the ground beef with onion and green bell pepper until no longer pink; drain all fat.
• Add in garlic, oregano and chili flakes; cook stirring until browned (about 12-15 minutes, for the best flavor the meat must be slightly browned).Add in chili powder and cumin; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add in stewed tomatoes with the juice, tomato sauce and seasoned salt; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
• Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 1-1/2 hours stirring occasionally (can simmer longer, the long the better!).
• Stir in the beans with their liquid and continue to cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Ladle into bowls then top with cheddar cheese and dollup of sour cream if desired.

KITTENCAL'S FREEZER FRIES (OAMC)

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes into about 1/2-inch wide strips, or to desired thickness.
• Place them in a large bowl and cover them with cold water, drain and cover them again with cold water (for extra crispy fries mix 1-2 tablespoons sugar with the cold water until completely dissolved before adding in the potatoes).
• Place the bowl in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours, even overnight or up to 2 days.
• When read to make, drain as many as you are going to fry in a large strainer and leave the rest in water (you will be working in batches).
• Have another large bowl ready to put the fryed fries into, and have a large slotted spoon ready also to remove the fries from the oil.
• In about a 5-quart non-stick Dutch oven or a deep fryer, heat 10-12 cups oil until hot with 1 tablespoon salt or more if desired (must use the salt in the oil!) I just throw one French fry in, if it bubbles then to the oil is ready, this will take about 8 minutes to heat until hot.
• Carefully place the drained fries into the hot oil (no need to pat them dry!) and fry only until the edges begin to turn a little brown, and fries feel soft (do not cook them totally).
• Remove with a slotted spoon and place into a large bowl.
• Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
• When the fried potatoes are room temperature prepare one or two large cookie sheets.
• Spread the fries on the sheets (you may pile them on top of each other they will come apart when defrosted) and place in the freezer until completely frozen, then just pop them into a large zip-lock freezer bags and store in the freezer.
• **NOTE** Of coarse you can make some right away if desired, after they have come down to room temperature just re-fry them again until desired crispness.
• After freezing just drop the frozen fries into hot oil, there is no need to thaw them first.

EASY GARLIC FRIES

Steps:

• Prepare french fries according to package directions (bake or fry, your choice!).
• Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
• Pour cooked french fries in a large bowl and pour garlic mixture over. Toss well; add additional salt if desired, and serve!

KITTENCAL'S EASY SEASONED HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Cube the potatoes in about 3/4-inch squares.
• Place into a large bowl then cover with cold water, rinse then cover once again with water.
• Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 48 hours (the longer soaking time the better!).
• Drain very well in a colander (I like to pat the potatoes dry using paper towels).
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add in garlic powder, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper (if using).
• Place the potatoes in the skillet and stir to coat with the butter.
• Cover with a lid and cook for 8-10 minutes.
• Remove the lid and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently with a spatula for even browning and crisping.
• Season with more seasoned salt to taste and black pepper.
• Delicious!

EASY HOME FRIES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes to clean them, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
• Place all potato pieces onto a microwave-safe plate and cover with plastic wrap. Place plate in the microwave and cook for approximately 4 minutes (on the standard setting, which I believe is "high").
• While the potatoes are cooking in the microwave, place a griddle (or frying pan) on the stove top and turn the burner(s) on to medium heat. Add a small amount (1 tablespoon) of olive oil to the pan.
• When the potatoes are done in the microwave, carefully remove hot plate and take off plastic wrap. Watch out for steam. Drizzle the rest of the olive oil over the potatoes and then sprinkle the dried rosemary and garlic powder over them.
• When the griddle is heated, dump the potatoes onto it. After 2-3 minutes flip them over using a spatula. Continue to flip and stir them every couple of minutes as they cook, until they are done to your tastes. I usually leave them on for a total of 10 minutes.
• Remove from griddle and serve.