ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Home fries

Okay kiddo, do you know what fries are? Those are yummy potato sticks that are fried until they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Home fries are like fries, but they are cut into chunks instead of sticks, and they are usually cooked with other ingredients like onions and peppers.

So let's start from the beginning. When you have potatoes, you need to wash them first. Then you cut them into small pieces with a knife or a special tool called a potato cutter. These pieces are called home fries.

Next, you need to cook the home fries. You can use a stove or an oven to do this. Some people like to fry them in a pan with butter or oil until they are brown and crispy. Other people like to cook them in the oven with herbs and spices until they are soft and tender.

Now, this is where it gets fun. You can add other things to your home fries to make them taste even better. Some people like to add onions, peppers, or spices like paprika and garlic. You can even add meat like bacon or sausage!

Finally, once your home fries are cooked and seasoned to perfection, it's time to enjoy them. You can eat them as a side dish with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are a delicious and filling way to enjoy potatoes!

So that's it, kiddo. Home fries are just like fries, but cut into chunks and cooked with other ingredients. Yum!