French Fry Skordalia

• 4 cups frozen curly french fries (about 12 ounces)
• 6 to 8 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup blanched almonds
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• Pita chips and/or vegetable sticks, for dipping

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the french fries on a baking sheet and bake until golden and warmed through, about 10 minutes.
2. Put the garlic, almonds and olive oil in a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
3. Add the french fries, lemon juice, 1 1/4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pulse until almost smooth.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
6. Serve with pita chips and/or vegetables.
7. Photograph by Charles Masters

frozen curly, garlic, blanched almonds, extravirgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, vegetable sticks

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/french-fry-skordalia-recipe.html (may not work)