The DeLish Bite

Potatoes. They are without a doubt one of the most versatile vegetables available, especially during the cold winter months when we turn to rustic and hearty recipes to keep us warm and toasty! Although we often turn to basic roast potatoes or mashed potatoes, there are so many different ways to prepare this delicious vegetable. Below is one of my all time favorite ways to prepare Yukon gold potatoes. These are amazing, straight from the oven, served alongside a juicy and rare steak! About Yukon Gold's: Yukon Gold potatoes have a slightly shorter availability span than other potatoes. They are available from August through February. Select potatoes that feel firm to the touch, with no bruised or bald spots, cuts, sprouts or green areas. Store in a paper bag in a cool dark place. Try to use within a week. Do not wash prior to storing as you will remove the protective coating. Lightly scrub just prior to using to remove and grit. Yukon Gold Frites with Lemon Mayonnaise Ingredients 6 large Yukon Gold potatoes Olive oil or vegetable oil Red chili flakes Sea salt Cracked black pepper Lemon Mayonnaise 1 cup (250 mL) good quality mayonnaise Zest of 1 lemon Juice of ½ lemon ¼ cup fresh chopped herbs (optional) Sea salt Cracked black pepper Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Slice Yukon Gold's in half lengthwise and then slice each half into 4 to 5 wedges. 2. In a large bowl, combine wedges, a good glug of olive oil or vegetable oil (they olive oil is more heart healthy but the vegetable oil will give you crispier frites!), a generous pinch of red chili flakes and generous pinches of good quality sea salt (like Maldon) and fresh cracked black pepper. Toss well to coat potatoes. 3. Spread in an even layer (this is important!) on a parchment lined baking sheet (use 2 if you need to). Bake in 425 F oven for 40 to 45 minutes until golden and crisp. 4. For lemon mayo, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Adjust seasonings and lemon to taste. Food Styling by Lindsay Evans (www.delish.ca) and photography by Tracy Cox (www.tracycoxphoto.com)