Hash Brown Potatoes

Name: Hash Brown Potatoes
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 5 medium baking potatoes, like russets (about 4 pounds), scrubbed; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup diced yellow onions; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper