Shameless French Fries in All Flavors

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 French Fries are often a favorite of kids (and adults too!) They are the ying to a burger or chicken tenders yang. With more families watch the quality of food and nutrition that makes it to the dinner table these days french fries are more of a treat than a stable.  But, this does not always have to be the case... French fries do not have to be made with potatoes and they do not have to be fried. They can be made with all types of vegetables and baked in the oven with a deceiving crisp of deep fired goodness.

  It all starts with a simple batter or coating for the "fries." My favorite is a simple base of Kenyon's Cornmeal, flour, salt, and eggs. It is a the foundation for a crispy coating that will impress event the pickiest of eaters and you can build on it by adding your own seasonings like, fresh herbs, dried peppers, and grated cheeses.

Coating Ingredients:

• 8 ounces of sliced vegetable (sticks) 
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 2 tsp of salt
• 1/2 cup of Kenyon's Cornmeal
• 1/4 cup of unbleached flour   

In a medium shallow bowl beat the eggs and set aside. In a large shallow bowl combine the salt, cornmeal, flour and seasoning of your choice.
 First dip (or dredge) the vegetables in the egg and then coat them in the cornmeal four mixture. Place the coated vegetables on a lined cookie sheet. Bake the fries at 425*f for 15 to 20 minutes or until the coating is crispy and golden brown.

Serve with BBQ, ketchup, or any sauce of your choosing!

Here are a few of my favorites...

Quick and Easy Cheaters Aioli:

Spicy Siracha Aioli

• 1 tsp of roasted garlic(from a jar or tube)
• 1 tbsp of olive oil (not EVOO)
• 3/4 cup of light Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp of Siracha Sauce

 In a bowl combine all of the ingredients together and serve. 

Chipolte Aioli

• 1 tsp of roasted garlic(from a jar or tube)
• 1 tbsp of olive oil (not EVOO)
• 3/4 cup of light Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp of Chipolte Pepper Flakes

 In a bowl combine all of the ingredients together and serve. 

Tarragon Aioli

• 1 tsp of roasted garlic(from a jar or tube)
• 1 tbsp of olive oil (not EVOO)
• 3/4 cup of light Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp of dried Tarragon or 2 tbsp of fresh chopped

 In a bowl combine all of the ingredients together and serve.