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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

Datasembly’s annual report averaged prices for 13 foods: turkey, ham, gravy, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, russet potatoes, corn, green beans, frozen apple pie, whipped topping, butter, cranberry sauce, eggnog and biscuits.

From Washington Times Dec. 20, 2022

On December 18, Seabiscuit stepped onto the russet soil of Santa Anita for the first time.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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

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

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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