Make Crispy, Creamy Diner-Style Home Fries At Home

1. 1

   Place the potatoes, garlic, peppercorns, rosemary sprigs, thyme, and bay leaves in a heavy bottom pot and cover with cold water. Add salt to taste.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer and cook until potatoes are still firm but cooked through about 20 minutes. Strain and cool the potatoes on a baking sheet. (if you can, use a slotted spoon to remove potatoes from the pot rather than pour into a colander to keep potatoes and garlic from getting smashed).

3. 3

   Discard the herb stems.

4. 4

   When potatoes are completely cool, tear each one in half. (The cooling can take place overnight, if you just poach the potatoes before bed.)

5. 5

   In a heavy skillet, add a couple tablespoons of canola oil and crisp the potatoes in batches along with garlic cloves.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with rosemary and sea salt.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.