With rationing and limited foods, “mock” recipes were very popular. Want goose for Christmas? Try this recipe for Mock Goose! Basically it’s a potato casserole and if not cooked long enough can be a little soupy. But, it’s Christmas. Pretend it’s meat!
Mock Goose
- 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp dried sage
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (or water remaining from boiled vegetables), heated
- 1 tbl flour
- 4 oz grated (or shredded) cheese, divided
Place a layer of potatoes in a greased pie-dish, cover with apple slices and a little sage, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle on grated cheese. Repeat the layers, leaving the potatoes and cheese to cover. Pour in 1 cup of hot stock, cook in a moderate oven (350°F) for 45 minutes. Blend one tablespoonful of flour with remaining 1/2 cup of hot stock; pour into the dish and cook for another 30 minutes.
Original Recipe from ‘Christmas in War-Bound Britain’ adapted for today’s cooking.