Burger King Hopes to Reclaim Its Throne With New Fries


Updated 12/02/11 1:20 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Burger King Offers New French Fries For Free

Like condiments, french fries are ripe for a makeover. Just ask the top fast food chains: in the past year, Jack in the Box has overhauled its fries to mimic those at McDonald's, and Wendy's has announced that its new fries are actually better than those from the Golden Arches. The latest chain to jump on the french fry reformulation bandwagon? None other than Burger King. The number two Read more

Baked Fries With Sea Salt and Truffle Oil


Updated 04/22/11 9:34 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Baked Fries Recipe

Want to turn up the volume on baked fries? Be like girlA and drizzle them with truffle oil! Here I go again with the truffle oil . . . guarantee you’ll love these! Truffle oil on French fries just go together like PB&J. I brought these to a get together and they were gone in minutes! You can peel the potatoes if you’d like, but I’m not fond of the peeling process. If they don’t have Read more

Would You Rather Eat McDonald's or Wendy's Fries?


Updated 04/22/11 5:29 PM · Posted by · 12 comments

Wendy's Claims to Have Better Fries Than McDonald's in National Taste Test

Burger King isn't the only fast food chain hoping to run away with a chunk of McDonald's sales; so is Wendy's. After overhauling its fry recipe for the first time in 41 years, Wendy's is claiming its newly reformulated natural-cut fries with sea salt have beat out McDonald's in a nationwide taste test. According to a statement from Wendy's, 56 percent of consumers taking the test chose Wendy's, Read more

Chick-fil-A and Heinz Ketchup Team Up Today to Offer Free Fries


Updated 03/04/11 12:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Free Waffle Fries Today, March 4, 2011, at all Chick-fil-A Locations

Last year, Heinz unveiled a newly redesigned packet that allowed condiment lovers to choose between squeezing or dipping when it came to enjoying ketchup. Now, Heinz's dual-function ketchup packet has partnered with Chick-fil-A to celebrate with Free FryDay. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time today, ask for Heinz's new Dip & Squeeze packet, and you'll receive a free medium order of Chick-fil-A Read more

Pumpkin: Skip the Pies For Fries


Updated 10/12/11 10:26 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Fast and Easy Pumpkin Fries Recipe

Everyone's tried a pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving — but pumpkins are useful for so much more than just pie. This year, my family will free up the oven by deep-frying the bird — and since the oil will be hot, why not try something new and cook up some pumpkin fries? I served my first few batches of pumpkin fries with a spicy aioli, but a cranberry dipping sauce would be a great alternative as Read more

Savory Sight: Manchego French Fries


Updated 06/29/10 2:18 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Photo of French Fries With Manchego Cheese From Dish in Mill Valley

Reader Angelica uploaded this insane pile of manchego cheese-topped fries to the Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community. Do you have an image of something delicious that you recently made or enjoyed? Upload it and it may be featured here! From Dish in Mill Valley! Read more

Equipment Lab: T-Fal Actifry


Updated 03/04/11 3:22 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 15 comments

Appliance Review: T-Fal Actifry

When the Actifry was first conceived three years ago, I marveled at the concept of making perfect French fries with nothing more than a spoonful of oil. Now that the French invention's finally hit the American market, T-Fal, the company behind the appliance, sent me one to try out. According to T-Fal, home cooks can save over 200 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving in comparison to fast food Read more