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Easy Oven Fries Recipe and a Chicago Cutlery Giveaway!

September 19, 2012 By Dana White |

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I shared last month that I’ve been selected as an ambassador for Chicago Cutlery knives.

Truly, these knives have been SO MUCH FUN to use over the past month.  The cutting and chopping and slicing and dicing around here rose to a fevered pitch as we did our all-veggies-for-two-looonnnng-weeks diet, and these knives were a huge help.

The handle design and ultra-sharp Japanese steel blades mean that I can  slice more quickly and precisely than I could with the knives I’ve always used before.

We’ve always loved this classic and simple oven fries recipe, but I’ve often just made the potatoes chunky.  With these knives, it was easy to be precise and cut thin and uniform slices.  This helped them brown more easily (and prettily) and Hubby commented (without ANY compliment-fishing from me) about how much more he liked the oven fries this way.

Oven Fries Recipe:

Ingredients

Potatoes (You can use any kind, but I like to use red potatoes, generally using one potato per person with a couple of extra to ensure there will be leftovers!)

Olive oil

Seasoning of choice (This can be fresh garlic, seasoning salt, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese, whatever sounds good to you!)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Slice the potatoes thinly, turning the last section on its flat side to continue slicing.

Spread evenly on a baking sheet with a lip and drizzle with olive oil.

Sprinkle on seasoning.

Toss the potatoes right on the baking sheet to spread the oil and  seasoning evenly.

Bake in the pre-heated oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and easily pierced with a fork.  (Or until they taste just right, which may mean you have to test them yourself several times.  Yum!)

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or steak.

There are really so many variations you can do with this.

And now for the giveaway!

~~~This giveaway has ended~~~

I’m so excited that one of you who comments will get to win your own Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Chef Knife with a retail value of $34!

All you need to do to enter the giveaway is leave a comment on this post!  One comment per person, and you can read my full giveaway policies here.  This giveaway will close on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at 9 p.m. Central time.  The winner will be chosen randomly via my “And the winner is . . . ” wordpress plugin.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning notification email or the prize will be forfeited and another winner will be chosen. (Giveaway is over, Winner was announced)

Sorry to my international friends, but this giveaway is only open to those in the continental U.S.

I wrote this review while participating in a Brand Ambassador Campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Chicago Cutlery and received products to facilitate my post and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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  1. Ashley Tolson says

    September 19, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Love reading your posts

  2. Christie says

    September 19, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Now I want oven fries!

  3. Melody says

    September 19, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    The fries look great and the knives sound great 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win some!

  4. Britney says

    September 19, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    My knives are pretty puny so a quality knife would be a great addition to my kitchen.

  5. Amy S says

    September 19, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    I agree, I want oven fries, and we are IN DESPERATE NEED of new knives. LOL. Ok, maybe not desperate, but our old ones have cut me so much, even after being sharpened, so it would be nice. Thanks for the giveaway!!

  6. Kelley G says

    September 19, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    I would love a new set of knifes, thanks for all you do to keep us motivated!

  7. Misti says

    September 19, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    I think oven fries will be going on our menu really soon! Now that the weather has cooled down a little, I’m not against turning on the oven. I need a new knife & never think about it until I’m getting ready to make dinner!

  8. Challice says

    September 19, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    Sounds really yummy!

  9. Shannon L says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:05 am

    I LOVE potatoes! Yukon Gold are my favorite! This looks so yummy and easy to make. And so much easier with a good set of knives. Thanks for sharing another wonderful recipe!

  10. Daphne says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:26 am

    Love oven fries! Any kind will do. Have you tried sweet potatoes,savory or sweet, yum! Thanks for the giveaway.

  11. Brenda a. says

    September 20, 2012 at 2:02 am

    Those fries look great!

  12. Valerie says

    September 20, 2012 at 4:20 am

    Recently found your blog and am enjoying very much!

    Would love to have some knives – my mother’s Chicago Cutlery has been around for 25+ years and is still going strong!

  13. [email protected] says

    September 20, 2012 at 4:22 am

    I really need new knives there is no way mine would cut potatoes that thin, mine would be more like “easy oven chunks”

  14. Mindy says

    September 20, 2012 at 5:30 am

    I can’t way to try your oven fries. The look great. My husband does the cooking in our family (hehe) and I would LOVE to give him these knives!!!

  15. Carrie says

    September 20, 2012 at 5:55 am

    I haven’t made oven fries with red potatoes previously…will have to try very soon. It would be nice to have some new sharp knifes to use! Thanks for the chance to win.

  16. Michaeleen says

    September 20, 2012 at 6:35 am

    We love oven fries, especially with the yummy reds coming out of the garden! (Thanks for the chance at the give-a-way!)

  17. Jill Hartley says

    September 20, 2012 at 6:42 am

    Wow what a great prize! Those fries look amazing!

  18. Darcy says

    September 20, 2012 at 6:48 am

    I never thought about slicing potatoes for oven fries. I’ve always chunk them. I’m thinking it’s time to try something new! Oh, and new knives would definitely be nice!

  19. Allison says

    September 20, 2012 at 7:06 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever owned a sharp knife! I will definitely have to try your oven fries recipe!

  20. Aimee says

    September 20, 2012 at 7:20 am

    Tum! Those sound delicious. Thanks for the giveaway and the great recipe!

  21. Julia says

    September 20, 2012 at 8:07 am

    We have parmesan garlic oven fries (just sliced differently) every weekend as a casual fun supper on family game night. And I use my Chicago Cutlery knife to slice them! 🙂 My husband got it for me for Christmas one year and I wasn’t that excited about it until I used it. Ohmyword. LOVE using that knife. Makes even slicing up watermelon a breeze!

  22. Diane S says

    September 20, 2012 at 8:14 am

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. They sound great and easy, which is always appreciated. Thanks for the giveaway too.

  23. April V says

    September 20, 2012 at 8:23 am

    YUM. I love fries–especially homemade! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

  24. karen says

    September 20, 2012 at 8:40 am

    I’ve tried to make fries but it never works…I will have to try that recipe. thanks.

  25. patricia says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:11 am

    I’m ready to make some oven fries with my new knife.

  26. Brandy E. says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Those look great. But like many others I may lose a finger trying to do this with my old knives. I could try something radical and actually sharpen them I suppose. 🙂

  27. Amber C. says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Thanks for the recipe, and the chance to win some new Knives!

  28. Kate F. says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:36 am

    I could really use a nice knife.

  29. Rebecca Carulli says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Just noticing how dull/old all my knives are. Would love a new one.

  30. Karissa says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I need a set of knives so bad!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

  31. Shannon says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I sooo badly need some nice knives! Mine are all junk:( I hope I win!

  32. Allison says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:52 am

    I am definitely going to try these frys tonight. I have a few picky eaters and I am sure they will love them.

  33. Hali wylie says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:53 am

    I need to try this! We would love it!

  34. Nicole says

    September 20, 2012 at 10:00 am

    I want to try these fries as a side this week! Thanks the recipe and the chance to win the chef knife! 🙂

  35. Ashley says

    September 20, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Chicago Cutlery is all I own. I got my first set from my grandmother. Love them. I need to sharpen them, but I love them.

  36. mary t says

    September 20, 2012 at 10:21 am

    our knifes are really old from the daily cooking , so we would love to win some new one to makes fries like yours

  37. Mandy says

    September 20, 2012 at 10:24 am

    LOVE potato fries! Thanks!

  38. Karen from CO says

    September 20, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Thanks for the oven fries recipe!! And what a great giveaway!

  39. Valerie Barber says

    September 20, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Those look yummy!

  40. Tara H says

    September 20, 2012 at 10:51 am

    Ooohh! I’d love to win a set of these! And those potatoes look great too!!

  41. alley koupon says

    September 20, 2012 at 10:55 am

    What a perfectly timed post! I am planning chicken for dinner tonight, but was just stressing over what to have with it. Duh, i have a bag of potatoes sitting on the counter & never even considered them as an option! My slob-vision always gets the best of me like that! Lol
    Thank you for your blog. It has helped me tremendously, it’s nice to not feel alone.

  42. Sue says

    September 20, 2012 at 11:11 am

    After 33 years of marriage, my knives need replacing badly. I make those potatoes all the time – a family favorite for sure.

  43. Becca A says

    September 20, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Chicago is the only knives my parents had in their house. I got one for a wedding present many years ago and would love to win the chef knife.

  44. ashley c says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    this woukd be such a great gift idea for my brother who just got his first place

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  45. Cathie says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    I think I will make these as an after school snack today for the kiddos! Potatoes are soooo economical I love it! Also, I REALLY REALLY need new knives! I have never had a good set and as much as I cook these day (4 kiddos now) it’s kinda ridiculous!

  46. Deb says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    The Fries sound yummy and the knives would be wonderful! Thanks!

  47. Kassi says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    I love making these! They are so good! Love your blog too!

  48. Sue H. says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Great blog, kiddo!

  49. PegOBrien61 says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    A sharp knife is a beautiful thing….

  50. Kathy L. says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Mmmm. Chips. A new knife would be niiice! (I really enjoy your blog.)

  51. Barb says

    September 20, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    I’ve been looking for good knives for a LONG time. I hope I get to give this one a try! Thanks!

  52. Ashley C. says

    September 20, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    I shall stock up on band-aids in case I win this.

  53. Melinda says

    September 20, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    We love making oven fries! What a great giveaway!

  54. cheryl burns says

    September 20, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    I need to go on a veggie diet too and I have a real weakness for knives, nice knives!

  55. Christina Street says

    September 20, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Mmmmm…..the hubby would really enjoy some new knives.

  56. patricia says

    September 20, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    I love this brand.

  57. Kristin says

    September 20, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    My old knives really suck, so thanks for the opportunity!!

  58. Hedy @ Penny for my Thoughts says

    September 20, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    I LOVE your asian slaw recipie. I use broccoli slaw, and apple cider vinegar.

  59. Theresa says

    September 20, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Oven fries are the best!

  60. Sarah B. says

    September 20, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    I love your recipes – realistic, but still delicious. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  61. Jessica W says

    September 20, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Ooooo, pick me, pick me! I SO need a good knife!

  62. Carolina_D says

    September 21, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Oh, I’m so glad I found this post before the contest was over…I’m usually late for everything. I REALLY need knives. Of course, almost everyone who left a comment seems to REALLY need them too? I guess most of us just can’t afford to splurge on good knives in this economy. Anyway, thanks for the chance you’re giving us to win a set for free. (And yes, I will try your oven fries recipe, even though I generally make do with frozen fries these days. Seasoning them with parm and garlic sounds yummy!)

  63. Marissa says

    September 21, 2012 at 8:03 am

    I soooo need a good knife. I love your blog by the way. Our brains work very similarly.

  64. Kristi says

    September 21, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Good knives make a huge difference in the kitchen!

  65. Elaine in Ark says

    September 21, 2012 at 9:54 am

    I’ve recently started using my knives more. I watch a few cooking shows, and occasionally they demonstrate knife techniques, and I amaze myself when I can actually do it! Unfortunately, I have crummy knives and can’t justify the expense right now of getting newer and better ones.

  66. Dianne says

    September 21, 2012 at 9:58 am

    I have been looking for a good easy recipe for oven fries. Will have to give this a try. I can definitely use new knives.

  67. Beth Stratton says

    September 21, 2012 at 10:25 am

    Love oven fries…good with adobo seasoning or would be awesome with Greek seasoning and some lemon juice at the end…yummo! To store my knives I bought flat knife blocks at target and lined them up inside a drawer love it…my favorite thing in my kitchen…will post on Pinterest. Could be happy to upgrade to the Chicago cutlery. *smile*

  68. Rita says

    September 21, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Those look delicious! I only have one knife that I can cut things well with. It would be nice to have more so I don’t have continually rewash that knife if I need to cut different things.

  69. Jennifer Keesler says

    September 21, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    A new knife would be GREAT!!!

  70. Victoria says

    September 21, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    My husband has been hinting that we should get a new knife set. This would be perfect 🙂

  71. sara says

    September 21, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    This would be great for the rest of my fall canning!

  72. Ladonna says

    September 22, 2012 at 4:34 am

    Love the Chicago knives…I have a set that I use daily and I am going to try this potato recipe on my family….

  73. JoDi says

    September 22, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    We love oven fries. I make them all the time. They’re so much healthier than the deep fried kind, and they still get nice and crispy! 🙂

  74. Miriam says

    September 23, 2012 at 12:55 am

    We love oven fries here too!

  75. Betty H says

    September 23, 2012 at 5:41 am

    I would love a new set of knifes

  76. Addary says

    September 23, 2012 at 11:35 am

    If one does not win this give away is there a link to maybe purchase a set of these? Come on Nony, you can’t keep the good stuff all to your self. 😉 If the knives work as well as the TP recommendation then I am on it.

    • Addary says

      September 23, 2012 at 11:37 am

      Sorry, I missed that link. My slob brain found it when I read the article again.

      • Nony says

        September 23, 2012 at 2:17 pm

        It’s okay! I totally understand!

        • Carol Newsome says

          September 23, 2012 at 2:35 pm

          Love those Chicago cutlery knives!! Makes chopping
          Soo easy!!

  77. Shawn M says

    September 23, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    I so need these knives!

  78. mandee says

    September 23, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    i would love a new set of knives!

  79. Melissa Witte says

    September 23, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Great recipe and great give-away!

  80. happygirl says

    September 23, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Thanks so much for the opportunity!

  81. Heather says

    September 23, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    I could really use a new sharp knife!

  82. Joan says

    September 23, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Would love to win a new REAL knife!

  83. Rachel says

    September 23, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    I would LOVE to win! And the fries look great! 🙂

  84. Carolyn G says

    September 23, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    There is nothng like good knives in the kitchen

  85. Amber says

    September 23, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    What a fabulous give away! Thank you for the new recipe- and the opportunity to win new knives!

  86. safepethaven says

    September 23, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    I love a good knife for best & easiest food prep; I’ve had a few indiv pcs of Sabatier cutlery for almost 40 years & they are still like new, though I should sharpen them more frequently. As for all white potato recipes, I love taters but they flare up my joint pain, so I modify by substituting yams & sweet potatoes, squash etc. The best is to use sweet potatoes & treat them like oven fries — yummy!

  87. Mandy M says

    September 23, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    yummy fries….time to go get some dinner:)

  88. Leah yates says

    September 23, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    I have wanted to get a knife similar to this one. Would be curious to know if the winner loves it too.

  89. Deeann says

    September 23, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    I am so in need of new sharp knives, mine are so dull! What a great give away, I don’t know anyone that couldn’t use a new set of knives!!! I love your site by the way!

  90. stacy says

    September 24, 2012 at 7:48 am

    It would be so awesome to win some knives! Thanks for the chance!

  91. Dierdre says

    September 24, 2012 at 9:06 am

    Good recipe and reminder that a good knife can make ALL the difference in the kitchen!

  92. Stephanie M says

    September 24, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I’d love to win these! I’ve been married 15 years and still don’t have any decent knives.

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