What is a brunch staple? Every single person answers that question differently. For some it is eggs, for others it is pancakes or a nice cocktail. For me, brunch would not be brunch without some crispy hash browns or golden home fries. I need those carbs.
Home fries are great for sopping up that extra runny yolk. They are also great if, let’s say, you had an amazing time the night before and are now paying the consequences. Not sayin’, but I’m just sayin’.
Here is probably a dose of too much information for you all…
When I had made these to my crispiness liking, I took my pictures for the blog. Then, I sat there and ate almost half the bowl using my fingers as utensils. I just kept telling myself, “Oooo that was a good bite, just one more.”
These home fries are that good. They are “sit on the floor, eat without silverware, and worth trying to justify your craziness to your judgmental pug” GOOD!
Now that I have over shared, on to the brunch week giveaways! Be sure to enter the giveaway using the rafflecopter at the bottom of this post!
Prize #1:
From California Walnuts one lucky winner will receive:
A KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer model number: KSM150PSGA. Mixer comes with: 2-piece pouring shield, 5-quart stainless steel bowl, flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip.
A Walnut Prize Pack containing 1lb burlap bag of fresh California Walnuts, 1 portion control tin, 1 heart shaped cookie cutter, 1 flexible cutting mat, 1 mini spatula, 1 chip clip and 1 water pouch. .
Prize #2: (but with lots of winners)
From Lodge Cast Iron one lucky winner will receive:
One lucky winner from the rafflecopter below will receive a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, three silicone pieces (a hot handle holder, a pot holder and a trivet).
In addition, one lucky participant from our TweetChat on Sunday May 5th from 2-3pm Eastern will also win a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet and the three silicone pieces. PLUS five lucky participants will get a set of the three silicone pieces. (Search for hashtag #BrunchWeek to follow along. Use the hashtag in tweets during the chat to enter to win).
AND, everyone who comments in our PinChatLive on Saturday May 11th between 2-3pm Eastern will also be entered to win one prize of a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet and a set of three silicone pieces and 4 prizes that contain three silicone pieces each. (For the PinChatLive go to The BrunchWeek Pinterest Board at 2pm on May 11th and comment on the questions pins there. Refresh your screen often so you don’t miss any new questions).
Prize #3:
From Flavors of Summer one lucky winner will receive:
A Flavors of Summer Entertaining Package including (get this!) a $100 gift card to Sur la Table! In addition to the amazing gift card, this entertaining package includes a variety of goodies including cookbooks, kitchen utensils, entertaining partyware like a chip and dip server, beverage container and more. From free products, to fun stuff for decorating – you’ll be able to make the most of your next summer party.
Prize #4:
From Black Gold Farms one lucky winner will receive:
A Martha Stewart Collection Kitchen Prize Package including a 3 quart Enameled Cast Iron Casserole, Magnetic Spice Grinders, a Pot Clip, Cheese Grater and a Silicone Head Spatula.
Prize #5:
From the Food and Wine Conference and #SundaySupper:
The Food and Wine Conference is being held in Orlando, Florida from July 19-21st at the unbelievably beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek. Speakers include Sara Moulton (of Food Network fame), Michael Green (a true celebrity in the wine and spirits world) and Jaden Hair (cookbook author and creator of Steamy Kitchen). This prize is for a single Full Conference Pass with a value of $250. (Accommodations can be booked at the Rosen Shingle Creek at a highly discounted rate for all conference attendees).
Prize #6:
From Bob’s Red Mill one lucky winner will receive:
A Bob’s Red Mill Kitchen Prize Pack: A beautifully emblazoned Bob’s Red Mill canvas tote bag containing the Bob’s Red Mill Cookbook, assorted Bob’s Red Mill products, a Salter® Baker’s Dream Aquatronic Baking Scale, Norpro® Silicone Heat Resistant Spatula, Best® Standard French Whip and a $40 Bob’s Red Mill Gift Card.
Prize #7:
From Whole Foods Orlando one lucky winner will receive:
The Whole Foods Orlando Breakfast In Bed Basket: Mixing Bowl, Allegro Organic Breakfast Blend Coffee, Allegro Coffee Mug, Cooking Whisk, Microplane, Delamotte Champagne, 365 Organic Amber Maple Syrup, Whole Pantry Cinnamon Sticks, French Brioche and a $25 Whole Foods Market Gift Card
Prize #8:
From Whole Foods Orlando one lucky winner will receive:
Whole Foods Flavorful Delights Basket: Full of fun items and ingredients to play with in the kitchen: 5 qt Colander,, Servino Homemade Pastas, 365 Organic Balsamic Vinegar, Macadamia Oil, Marmigiano Regiano, Key Lime Savory Oil, Branfords Original Hot Sauce, Cheese Grater, Vosges Black Pearl Bar Chocolate, Vosges Fire Bar Chocolate, R.C. Buck’s Gourmet Rub – Sweet Orange Habanero, Divina Pickles – Sweet Watermelon Rind, Composta Di Fragole – Strawberry Compote with Modena Balsamic Vinegar, Sabatino Tartufi – Truffle and Honey
Prize #9:
From Stonyfield Organic one lucky winner will receive:
A Stonyfield Kitchen Prize Pack: A Prize Pack full of yogurt fun From Stonyfield Organic Yogurt is just ONE of the amazing prizes in our #BrunchWeek 2013 giveaway.Preserve Colander, Preserve portable yogurt carrier, Preserve cutting board, Stonyfield cookbook, Stonyfield oven mitt, Travel sandwhich carrier made out of 100% reused plastic bottles, Stonyfield water bottle, Stonyfield tote bag, 10 free cups of Stonyfield Greek.

Traditional Home Fries
Ingredients
- 5 Large Potatoes peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces
- Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
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Add the cut potatoes to a medium pot, cover with water, add a little bit of salt, and bring to a boil over medium/high heat. Boil potatoes until just about fork tender, seven minutes.
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Drain potatoes. Add potatoes to a few paper towels or a kitchen towel and pat dry. Let them slightly cool for a few minutes. Make sure to give the potatoes enough room so they do not keep cooking.
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Add the canola oil and one tablespoon of butter to a large nonstick skillet. Heat over medium/high heat until the butter melts and stops foaming.
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Add the potatoes to the pan. Turn the heat up just a bit. Toss the potatoes using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until they are all coated with the oil/butter mixture. Continue to cook the potatoes for about ten minutes, turning every few minutes until golden on all sides.
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Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Using the spoon/spatula or a potato masher, roughly mash the potatoes. You still want to be able to see some of their individual shapes. Add small dots of the remaining tablespoon of butter to the tops of the potatoes.
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Cover the pan with a lid. Cook for four to five more minutes until the bottom is deeply golden and crusty.
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Add the potatoes to a serving dish and eat right away!
Here is a round up of the other great Brunch Week recipes:
Brunch Recipes with Eggs
Asparagus and Leek Frittata by Rachel Cooks
Baked Ham and Egg Cups by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Deviled Egg Spread with Home Rolled Crackers by Vanilla Lemonade
Veggie Quiche Cups by Take A Bite Out of Boca
Asparagus and Eggs in Mornay Sauce by Noshing With The Nolands
Brunch Recipes with Potatoes
Traditional Home Fries by Sarcastic Cooking
Meat, Poultry and Fish Brunch Recipes
Chicken Pockets by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Turkey Dill Crepes by Kokocooks
Breads, Grains, Cereals and Pancake-type Yums
Cherry Coconut Granola by Katie’s Cucina
Brioche by poet in the pantry
Gold Goddess Steel Cut Oats by The Vintage Cook
Quick and Easy Early Morning Parfaits by Cravings of a Lunatic
Caramelized Onion & Bacon Croque Monsieur by The Kitchen Prep
Belgian Liege Waffles by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Fruit and Vegetable Brunch Recipes
Warm Salad Three Ways by Cook the Story
Spreads for Brunch
Black & Blue Thyme Jam by Cooking In Stilettos
Brunch Dessert Recipes
Crumb-Top Blueberry Muffins by Love and Confections
Banana Walnut Scone (Gluten Free/Dairy Free) by Around My Family Table
Croissant & Chocolate Bread Pudding by White Lights on Wednesday
Honey Poached Pear “Sundae” by Amanda’s Apron
Strawberries and Cream Muffins by The Domestic Mama & The Village CookLemon Poke Cake by Real Housemoms
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
May 14, 2013 at 11:58 amLove home fries and these ones look so goo!
Anita at Hungry Couple
May 9, 2013 at 4:46 pmIt’s very uncouth to sit and eat with your fingers. I stand at the kitchen counter. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
May 8, 2013 at 9:57 pmThis is seriously spectacular. I love a good potato recipe.
DessertForTwo
May 8, 2013 at 7:44 pmomg so many prizes! I’m in!
katie
May 8, 2013 at 4:05 pmYum! I love breakfast potatoes!
Natalie S
May 8, 2013 at 3:35 pmThese potatoes look great!
Cate @ ChezCateyLou
May 8, 2013 at 3:18 pmYour pictures are gorgeous! I can smell the delicious potatoes through the computer screen 🙂
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out
May 8, 2013 at 1:24 pmMmmmmm, taters.
Tara
May 8, 2013 at 12:18 pmNothing better than home fries at brunch or any time of the day!!! Yours look so very good!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
May 8, 2013 at 11:59 amMake these for me. Please. I need em in my liiiife!
Leslie
May 8, 2013 at 11:46 amHome Fries! I love them, but I haven’t had the patience to make them well.
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato)
May 8, 2013 at 10:44 amYes! So perfect for sopping up that extra runny egg yolk, like you said. Your home fries look excellent.
Susan
May 8, 2013 at 9:42 am“justify your craziness to your judgmental pug” <———– YES!!! Also double yes on home fries, the best part of brunch and I get really upset when my egg dishes don't come with any.
Suzanne
May 8, 2013 at 9:07 amThese look great! I would totally pop them in my mouth sans utensils as well.
Jane's Adventures in Dinner
May 8, 2013 at 8:54 amBrunch just isn’t the same without homefries-great!
Carrie @ poet int he pantry
May 8, 2013 at 8:42 amHome fries are one of my favorite parts about brunch! I never can seem to get them quite crispy enough–I think I get too impatient and crowd them in the pan. Yours look lovely!
Rachel Cooks
May 8, 2013 at 8:27 amThese look perfect!