SWEET POTATO CAKES, GEORGIA STYLE

Cook and then peel and mash sufficient sweet potatoes to measure two cupfuls.  Place in a bowl and then add

  Two tablespoons of butter,
  Two tablespoons of finely minced parsley,
  Two tablespoons of finely minced red pepper,
  Six strips of bacon, minced fine and nicely browned.

Mould into flat cakes and roll in flour and brown in the hot bacon fat.

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

Wash and cook the potatoes in their skins until tender and then drain and peel.  Now place in a frying pan

  Three-quarters cup of syrup,
  Piece of butter size of a walnut,
  One-half teaspoon of cinnamon,
  One-quarter teaspoon of nutmeg.

Bring to a boil and then add the potatoes and then let them marinate in the syrup, turning frequently for twenty minutes.  Keep the pan where the potatoes will cook slowly, adding four tablespoons of boiling water.

POTATO SOUFFLE

Rub two cups of mashed potatoes through a fine sieve to remove the lumps.  Place in a bowl and add

  Yolks of two eggs,
  One teaspoon of salt,
  One-half teaspoon of paprika,
  One-half teaspoon of grated onion,
  One-half cup of milk.

Beat to mix and then cut and fold in the stiffly beaten whites of two eggs.  Place in a well-greased pan and bake in a moderate oven for twenty minutes.

POTATO CROQUETTES

Mince fine sufficient bacon to measure four tablespoons after chopping.  Place in a frying pan and add two grated onions; brown gently and then add

  Two cups of mashed potatoes,
  One teaspoon of salt,
  One-half teaspoon of pepper.

Mix thoroughly and then mold into croquettes.  Roll in flour and then dip in beaten egg and roll in fine crumbs.  Fry until golden brown in hot fat.

WHITE POTATOES

POTATOES AU GRATIN

Cut cold boiled potatoes into dice and then season with salt and pepper and place a layer in a baking dish.  Sprinkle with fine crumbs and one tablespoon of finely minced onion, two tablespoons of finely minced parsley.  Place in a second layer and season, then pour over the last layer two cups of cream sauce.  Sprinkle with fine crumbs and a little grated cheese and bake in a moderate oven twenty-five minutes.

POTATO CUSTARDS

Rub one cup of mashed potatoes through a fine sieve into a bowl and add

  One cup of milk,
  Two well-beaten eggs,
  One teaspoon of salt,
  Pinch of mace.

Mix thoroughly and then turn into a baking dish and bake in a moderate oven until firm, usually about twenty minutes.