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Potatoes, Mock New, in Cream

Wash and peel a number of small old potatoes, and cut them down to the size of new ones. Boil them in salt and water for eight or ten minutes, then pour off the liquid, cover with a cloth, and let them steam by the side of the fire for ten minutes. Almost cover them with cream, sprinkle a little salt over them, and let them simmer very gently until they are done quite enough, but whole. Lift them out carefully with a spoon, pour the cream over them, and serve very hot. If preferred, white sauce may be used instead of cream. Time, half an hour. Probable cost of potatoes, 1d. or 1 1/2d. per pound. Allow half a dozen for each person.