Nova Scotia’s Hodge Podge, with Tuna
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (red, gold, or mix) , halved
- 16 carrots ,scrubbed but not peeled, halved lengthwise
- 1 small turnip , peeled and cut in sticks
- 1 stick butter
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream (or half and half, or milk)
- 12 oz green beans (or 6 oz green beans & 6 oz yellow beans), trimmed
- 1 lb green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 10 oz pearl onions (fresh or frozen)
- 1-2 cans tuna , packed in oil
Pour on the milk and cream, then season
with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 20-25
minutes (until the potatoes are nearly tender). Do not boil or the milk will
separate.
Stir in the green beans, peas and pearl
onions. Cover and cook 10 more minutes, or until vegetables reach desired
consistency.
Stir in tuna and let mixture rest, covered
30 minutes before serving.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL