Hodge Podge
While hodge podge can mean a combination of any number of things, here in Nova Scotia it means supper is on. This traditional local dish is a delightful way to incorporate fresh seasonal ingredients for a simple-to-make but delicious one-pot meal. This recipe combines beans, carrots and peas, but the beauty of the dish is its ability to adapt to what’s fresh and seasonal.
Ingredients
| 1 cup | green beans, ends trimmed |
| 1 cup | yellow beans, ends trimmed |
| 1 cup | fresh peas, shelled |
| 10 | baby carrots, halved |
| 4 | potatoes, cut into chunks |
| 1/2 cup | butter |
| 1/2 cup | heavy cream |
| 1/2 cup | whole milk |
Directions
- Place beans, peas, carrots and milk to a medium-sized pot. Season with salt and pepper and then bring to a boil.
- After it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer, checking often.
- Add the potatoes, butter and cream. Simmer for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Taste and then season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Serves 4
Recipe Provided by:
Habour City Bar & Grill, Delta Halifax Hotel
Photo Credit:
Perry Jackson Photography
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