FRENCH FRIES

Ingredients:

6 large baking potatoes, cut into strips
Oil for deep frying
Salt

Method:

* Cut the potatoes into strips of about 1/3 to 1/2-inch thickness and width
* Soak potatoes in ice cold water for 1 hour at room temperature. Drain well; pat dry with paper towels.
* Heat oil in deep fryer to about 375°.
* Place potato strips in a single layer in deep fry basket; fry in hot oil for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.

Almond Snack Mix

Ingredients:

1 (17 ounce) box Rice Chex
2 3/4 cups sliced almonds
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
1 teaspoon almond extract

Method:

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (hard ball stage). Remove from the heat stir in extract. Pour over cereal mixture mix well. Spread onto wax paper-lined baking sheets. Store in an airtight container.

Cheesy Popcorn

Ingredients:

* 6 cups popped popcorn; plain flavor
* 2 tbsp butter or margarine; melted
* 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; grated
* Salt to taste

Method:

Place popcorn in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle butter over popcorn and sprinkle cheese evenly. Stir. Serve immediately.