Loaded fries, French fry nachos, poutine - whatever you call them, gathering a pan or skillet or plate of fries and loading them with with all sorts of cheesy, saucy, delicious toppings is never a bad ...

I’m not alone in wanting to test the outer limits of the potato’s versatility. One of my first moves in a new restaurant is to scan for “loaded fries” and see how the kitchen interprets the form. At ...

You don't have to choose savory toppings for your loaded fries. If a dessert-inspired take sounds tasty, consider using these sweet ingredients.

Few ingredients are as willing as the potato to become exactly what you want them to be. I’ve long taken it up on the offer. As a pre-teen, freshly sprung from an orthodontist’s chair, my idea of ...

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