East Coast Hodge Podge Recipes

EAST COAST HODGE PODGE WITH SEAFOOD

Steps:

• Place potatoes and carrots in a pot with some well salted water.
• Cook just until crunchy tender.
• Add peas and beans and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Drain water and add butter.
• Mix butter and vegetables well under medium heat for another 3-4 minutes.
• Season then add the milk.
• Gently simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Add seafood, bring back to a simmer then cover and turn off heat.
• Leave for about 5 minutes, stir to make sure seafood is cooked through, rebalance seasonings to taste.
• For a thicker mixture smash a few potato pieces with the back of a spoon.

EAST COAST HODGE-PODGE

Steps:

• Start by washing and trimming all the vegetables. Baby Carrots should be washed, have their tops trimmed, and be cut in half. Green and yellow beans should have their 'stem' end trimmed off, and then also be cut in half. Fresh peas should also have their stem end trimmed off, and cut in half. The new potatoes should be cut into quarters or bite-sized pieces, depending on their size. Baby potatoes may be left whole if they are bite-sized.
• Once all the veggies are cleaned and chopped, add the potatoes and carrots to a large pot or deep pan, along with 2 tbsp of butter, a good pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water, and bring the pot to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer, and cover the pot. Cook for 10- 12 minutes.
• Once the potatoes and carrots are half cooked (poke with a knife to check), add the cream, 1 tbsp of butter, herbs, and remaining veggies. Cook uncovered for 4-5 minutes until the beans and peas are barely tender and bright in colour.
• Season the hodge-podge with salt, freshly cracked pepper, and more herbs if you so choose. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter, and serve hot.

TRADITIONAL MARITIME HODGE PODGE

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion and whole garlic clove. Cook and stir until the garlic has softened, and the onions begin to turn golden-brown, about 8 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a small bowl; remove the garlic clove, mash, and return to the onions. Place the green beans, wax beans, and carrots into the saucepan. Pour in the chicken broth and enough water to just cover the vegetables; season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes.
• After the beans have simmered 15 minutes, stir in the new potatoes and cook until tender, about 30 minutes more. Stir in the garlic, onions, 1/4 cup butter, and cream; return to a simmer. Dissolve the flour in 1/2 cup of water and stir into the soup. Cook and stir until the soup has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with crumbled bacon.

NOVA SCOTIAN HODGE PODGE

Steps:

• Place the green beans, wax beans, carrots and turnips into a saucepan and add enough water to cover the vegetables. Lightly salt the water, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 1/2 hour, then add the potatoes and cook for another 1/2 hour. Stir in butter and if desired, cream.
• Mix together the flour and 1/2 cup water, and pour into the soup. Cook for a few more minutes to thicken. Remove from heat and serve hot.

REDSKIN HODGE PODGE

Steps:

• Place the potatoes and garlic into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Combine potatoes and garlic with 1/4 cup melted butter, milk, heavy cream, and salt. Mash the potatoes until smooth, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix the chicken and corn in a 9x13-inch baking dish, then spread the mixture into an even layer. Spread the mashed potatoes on top; set aside. Combine the cornbread mix, sugar, and egg in a bowl. Spread the mixture over the mashed potatoes.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over the cornbread, and allow to melt completely before serving.

HODGE PODGE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onions and drain.
• Add other ingredients and simmer.
• Do not drain any of the canned ingredients.
• "Great for crockpots".

NOVA SCOTIAN HODGE PODGE

Steps:

• Place the green beans, wax beans, carrots and turnips into a saucepan and add enough water to cover the vegetables. Lightly salt the water, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 1/2 hour, then add the potatoes and cook for another 1/2 hour. Stir in butter and if desired, cream.
• Mix together the flour and 1/2 cup water, and pour into the soup. Cook for a few more minutes to thicken. Remove from heat and serve hot.