Steak Fries

I am embracing the fact that we have a large grill on our patio. Usually, I would do mashed potatoes for the side of grilled meat. This time, I am adapting Bobby Flay's recipe for "Old Bay" Grill Steak Fries. Online reviews recommended simply buying Old Bay spice at the store. The only difference would be that here you get to adjust the flavor to your liking. Otherwise it might be cheaper just to buy the ready made spice.

Feeds many:

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon ground bay leaves
2 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 1/2 dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
6 or more russet potatoes, scubbed - the recipe recommends idaho but russet is what I usually have
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil

additional optional ingridients that I did not use: white pepper, cloves, red pepper flakes, mace, cardamom.

Directions:

• Place potatoes in a pot of cold water, add scrubbed potatoes. Salt water. Make sure that the water covers all potatoes. Cook potatoes until they are tender but still firm. You can use a toothpick to teste potatoes. Make sure not to over cook them as then they would fall apart.  Drain, let cool and cut each potato lengthwise into 8 slices.
• While potatoes are cooking or cooling, combine all spices in a small bowl
• Heat grill to high
• Brush potatoes with oil and season with the spice rub. Grill until golden brown and cooked through. Use a grill plate or foil for several batches.