Truffle Fries Street-Food Style

"In a lot of ways I think food is starting to take the place in culture that rock and roll took 30 years ago, in that eating has become incredibly political. And just as the street has always dictated fashions on music and other things, its starting to happen that way in food." - Jonathan Gold

I went to eat street food in San Francisco with co-workers a few weeks ago and one of the girls got truffle fries. This was the first time I'd heard of such a thing, and they were incredible. I decided I had to make them for myself.

After searching around online to figure out what kind of truffle oil to buy, I found that truffle oil is actually a pretty controversial thing (as far as food goes, at least haha). There are a lot of purists out there who think truffle oil is an abomination because it discourages people from using actual truffles, and tastes far less superior to the real deal.

But if you've been reading my blog for a while, or know me in person, you probably know my opinion before I even knew I had one on this. Who cares! If it tastes delicious, if its easy, if it works for you, then ignore the elitists. Food should be fun. Truffle oil fries are fun. End of controversy, in my opinion at least (and as my spouse will tell you, I'm always right)!

So, to all you stuck up chefs, smirk at my lowly truffle oil if you must. I'll be too busy stuffing my face with these amazing fries to notice!

Ingredients:

3 russet potatoes

4 tablespoons white truffle oil

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon fresh grated Parmesan

Coarse salt

Directions:

 Step 1: Peel your potatoes (my least favorite step!). Then cut to your ideal fry size (this will effect cooking time—I did mine traditional fry size). Soak cut fries in cold water for one hour.

Step 2: Preheat oven to 425F. In a small bowl, combine truffle oil, garlic, and parsley. Pat dry the potatoes and put them in a large bowl. Toss potatoes and oil mixture until every fry is coated.

Step 3: Lay fries out evenly on a cookie sheet (I had to use two!). Cook for 25 minutes, then flip. Cook for an additional 25 minutes, then take fries out of the oven. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and coarse salt. Crank your oven up to 500F and cook for an additional five minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

Brinner Sausage and Egg Scrambler

“You got Brinner?, DAAAAAMN Turkle Dawg.”— Scrubs

Nothing makes my fiance happier than a good brinner. He calls this meal "the best brinner on earth," so even though I think its insanely simple and somewhat generic, I had to post it.  And I will admit, its pretty darn good!

Ingredients:
6 red potatoes
1 large yellow onion
4 precooked sausages (any brand you choose, just make sure they're gluten-free!)
3 eggs
1 tsp seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon margarine

Directions:

Step 1: Chop red potatoes into bite sized pieces. In a large skillet, melt butter and add potatoes. Cover and cook on medium for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.          

Step 2: Chop onion and add to skillet. Chop sausage into bite sized pieces and add to skillet. Cook an additional 10 minutes. 

Step 3: Push the skillet ingredients off to one side of the pan. Add eggs to the empty side, and scramble until cooked (about 3 minutes). Mix together.

Step 4: Sprinkle onion powder and seasoned salt on scrambler. Toss until pieces are seasoned. 

Serves 3-4.    

 

Roasted Red Parsley Potatoes

“Tis an ill cook that cannot lick his own fingers.” - William Shakespeare

I love potatoes. Love love love them. If I could marry a potato, well...I probably wouldn't, but the fact that I would consider it says something. Here is one of many potato recipes to come!

Ingredients:

6-8 medium red potatoes, chopped
2+1 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dry parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sprinkle with pepper

Directions:

Step 1: Use 1 tbsp of the oil to coat the bottom of the a tin foil covered baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 400F.

Step 2:  In a medium sized bowl combine potatoes, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, paprika, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss the potatoes in the mixture until thoroughly covered.

Step 3: Lay the potatoes on the baking sheet. Cook for 30 minutes.

Serves 3-4 sides.