Spice It Up

A monthly cooking challenge to spice up your kitchen… Try something new! Each month, pick up a FREE spice sample and simple recipe.

February’s Spice: Coriander

Recipe: Coriander-Spiced Oven Fries

INGREDIENTS

• 3-4 large russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
• salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray
3. Slice potatoes into fries
4. Toss the fries with olive oil, ground coriander, and dried thyme
5. Arrange the fries on the baking sheets in a single layer
6. Bake for 20 minutes
7. Flip the fries and rotate the pans and bake for 20 more minutes or until the fries are golden brown and crisp
8. Season with salt and black pepper and serve

Cookbooks with other coriander recipes:

• 5 Spices, 50 Dishes by Ruta Kahate
• Flavorwalla by Floyd Cardoz
• Cooking the Indian Way by Vijay Madavan
• Healthy Air Fryer by America’s Test Kitchen
• Curry & Kimchi by Unmi Abkin & Roger Taylor

The winter storytime session runs January 18th-March 16, 2022.
Join us for books, songs, and a fun craft or activity! Storytime is designed for ages 2-5.
Saluda Library: Tuesdays @ 10:30
Columbus Library: Wednesdays @ 10:30

A dance party with Ms. Laura from Polk County Parks & Rec will follow storytimes on the 1st Tues. and 1st Wed. of the month.
Feb 1  & 2
March 1 & 2