Fries used to be the sidekick. Now they're headlining. In recent years, the humble fry has been transformed, with the trend of loaded fries capturing the attention and taste buds of people worldwide.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I suppose is all started with poutine, which is the French Canadian classic of French fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. Or ...

Life is short. Why not have fries for dinner?

This recipe proves that you can enjoy amazing cheesy fries without a deep-fryer! The crisp fries get their signature Italian-inspired flavor from nutty Pecorino cheese and aromatic seasonings.

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