Mince and Potato Hot Pot

1 lb mince
10 oz can oxtail or French onion soup
1/2 tsp herbs
seasonings
2 lbs potatoes
4 gherkins finely chopped
3 tbsp vinegar
1/4 pint water

Method: Mix together mince, finely cubed potatoes, soup, gherkins, vinegar, herbs, water and seasonings. Place mixture into a 3 pint casserole. Bake for 1&1/2 hours at 375 degrees Gas.

Source: contributed by H. Malcolm in Library Cookbook: West Torrens Public Library - Recipes Supplied by Friends, Borrowers and Staff (West Torrens: 1985 [1st edn]).

Quickie Casserole (for 2)

1 kg turkey wings
1 can condensed oxtail soup
1 small onion
1/2 clove garlic
Small measure sherry
Dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Seasoning

Method: Finely chop onion and fry in butter until soft. Add turkey and fry until lightly browned. Remove from pan. Place in casserole dish and sprinkle with a little dried rosemary. Mix the condensed soup, paprika, garlic and sherry with the remaining onion in the pan. Pour over the turkey and casserole for approx. 1 hour at 160 degrees C.

Source: Memory Lane Cookbook (Rotary Club of Naracoorte, 1986), p.54.