In preparing the potato balls, use the left-over portion after making the balls into mashed potatoes. Cook the balls in boiling water, usually about ten minutes. Drain and then cover with a cloth to make mealy. Then roll in melted butter and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
Cook the potatoes in their skins and then cool and remove the skins. Now place in heavy iron frying pan
One and one-half cups of syrup,
One-half teaspoon of cinnamon,
One-half teaspoon of nutmeg.
Bring to a boil and cook for five minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and baste continually with the syrup, allowing them to simmer slowly for twenty minutes. Do not cut or slice the potatoes.
PREPARING THE TURKEY
Select a full plump bird rather than a large lean one. Remove all pin-feathers and then singe and draw. Remove the neck and wash well in plenty of warm water. Prepare the following filling: