How do you make authentic American Home Fries? Please read on before answering. Thank you.?

I've been to the west and East coasts of America but this was one of the nicest things I ate. It was simple but gorgeous. I used to have it with eggs at six in the morning in a beach restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. If I remember right - diced, fried potaoes, onions, and thinly sliced peppers... Do you add garlic or not? Any other tips? My mouth is watering......