I will take all of the cilantro, please.

Are you kidding, they've got potatoes grown in the shape of Nascar race cars at Wal-Mart now? Daaaaaaaamn.

Anyway, I like cilantro.

I've actually developed something of an affection for NASCAR. Once you start to know the personalities involved, it's hard not to develop a grudging affection for the damned thing.

russet potatoes, pls : >

"it's hard not to develop a grudging affection for the damned thing."

No. No it's not.

You know, my family are auto-racing fans from way back. My dad raced a little. And we know the Unsers (kinda), partly by way of Rick Galles, who was a good friend of my dad's in high school. But that's all indycar, which I like. Of course I also like F1.

I never got much into NASCAR, although there was no reason I wouldn't enjoy it. But I sorta always was a little snobbish about it. Yet, these days, my dad watches all the NASCAR races. But then, he watches all the races.

I used to think a lot about racing, I wish I had done it. What I really, really would like to have done (or still do) is rally racing.

<sigh> ok, so the NASCAR food thing is real.

Those are some sad looking cilantro bundles =(

But... but... I want to choose you, Capn!

* extremely conflicted since both cilantro and potatoes are yummy *

Uh, I'll take potatoes for $500.

* bounces up and down while the band plays 'excited contestant waiting music *

Cilantro and Garlic Potatoes:

INGREDIENTS:
* 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
* 4 large potatoes, cubed
* 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
* 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon cumin
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When the oil is hot, add potatoes, and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cilantro and garlic; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. After draining the potatoes, add them to the skillet along with the cumin, lemon juice and salt. Stir to coat the potatoes, and serve.

Enjoy your NASCAR potatoes with NASCAR Meats (already on MeFi, MoFi, SpoFi, Fum). For dessert? NASCAR M&Ms, of course.

But... but... I want to choose you, Capn!

Specklet, I will be your Pokemon any day of the week.

What if I just gnaw at my wrists until I bleed to death? Wal-Mart always has that effect on me.

Cilantro smells funny to me. I guess I'd take the Nascar potatoes... Is there a form on the bag I can mail in for a free hat?