• Yukon gold potatoes, sliced into French fry cut (for French Fries)
• large potatoes, cut into thin slices lengthwise (for Beehives Frites)
• canola oil - enough to fill a sauce pan half full
• salt
• pepper
• handful of fresh sage leaves

Special Equipment

• slotted spoon or spider skimmer

French Fries

1. Cut potatoes into French fries and place in boiling salted water.  Cook for 3 minutes.  Remove with slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel
2. Heat enough canola oil to half-fill a saucepan
3. Gently add potatoes to hot oil and cook until golden brown over medium heat, 4-6 minutes
4. Remove with slotted spoon.  Season with salt and pepper

Beehive Frites

1. Slice potatoes into thin lengthwise slices
2. Heat enough canola oil to half-fill a saucepan
3. Gently add potatoes and sage leaves to hot oil and cook until golden brown over medium heat, 4-6 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon or spider
4. Remove with slotted spoon or spider.  Season with salt and pepper