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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

The latter are russet potatoes, scored, baked and fried crispy, and served with bravas sauce and garlic aioli.

From Seattle Times Nov. 24, 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

This is for a couple of reasons - they have less natural starch than russets, and the starch is what helps them get crispy.

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

Once the russets are steamed, they should not be overworked so they stay fluffy.

From New York Times Nov. 12, 2021

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

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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