To Fry Sliced Potatoes.
Peel and slice thin. Dry well in a cloth. Fry in lard, stirring till crisp. Take up and lay on a sieve to drain. Sprinkle a little salt over them.—Mrs. R.
Potato Cakes.
Mash potatoes, just boiled. Add salt, pepper, butter, and cream, make into cakes, and fry brown on both sides.—Mrs. P. W.
Potato Pudding.
May be made by putting potatoes prepared exactly as above directed, in a pudding dish, and baking.—Mrs. S. T.
Potato Hash.
Cut cold boiled potatoes in slices. Put in a pan with boiling water, adding pepper, salt, and butter. Stew till thick, and serve.—Mrs. Dr. G.
To Boil Sweet Potatoes.
Boil large, smooth potatoes till quite done. Peel and slice lengthwise. Pour melted butter over them. Some persons like a dressing of pepper, salt, butter, and cream. Others prefer butter, sifted sugar, and grated nutmeg.