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Savor the famous tempura-fried pork tenderloin sandwich at this long-standing Kansas City food counter.
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My Hunt for the Original McDonald's French-Fry Recipe
Veteran line-cooks, experts, and die-hard fans tell the story of the fries that birthed an empire, then disappeared—until now.
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The Global Diversity of French Fry Dips Is a Window Into the Way We Eat Today
Ketchup and mayo are just the beginning.
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Charming Crochet Versions of Fish, Fries, and Other Foods
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Chicken Salt
Curry powder gives this savory seasoning its golden hue.
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Fry Sauce
It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.
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The Original McDonald's French Fry
The beef fat–fried version that first caught Ray Kroc's eye is now extinct.
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