How to Make Julia Child's Home Fries . Julia’s approach to home fries is unfussy, deeply satisfying, and proof that even the simplest dishes can shine (with a little butter, of course).

For fries, slice each lengthwise into approximately ⅜ to ½-inch sticks. For Jo-Jo’s, slice each lengthwise into 8 equal wedges. Place the potatoes in a medium bowl.

If you ask 100 people what home fries look like, odds are they’ll all have a slightly different answer. Cubed or sliced, mushy or crispy, with peppers or without — the variability is never-ending.