FRIED POTATOES AND ONIONS

Ingredients:

Enough peanut oil to wet the entire bottom of your pan
2 tbs unsalted sweet  cream butter
1 lb Idaho Russet or Red  potatoes (I like Reds – but that is just a personal preference)
Salted water
½ medium-sized sweet onion like Vidalia
Salt and Pepper to taste
Garnish with paprika and fresh basil

PREPARATION: