On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:42:33 -0800, Dan Abel > wrote:

>I looked them up:
>
>Dictionary
>
>bubble and squeak
>noun Brit.
>cooked cabbage fried with cooked potatoes and often meat.
>ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from the sounds of the mixture cooking.


I have used the Frugal Gourmet (Jeff Smith) recipe from the git-go.
It may not be authentic, but it's very tasty.

BUBBLE AND SQUEAK
recipe copied from cooks.com with comments from me

3 lg. boiled unpeeled potatoes
4 c. cabbage, chopped and blanched
1 sm. onion, peeled and chopped
1 sm. zucchini, grated
4 slices bacon, diced and browned
Bacon drippings
1/4 c. diced ham
Salt and pepper to taste

Smash (smash not mash) the potatoes with the heel of your hand (I do
what he did on TV, just put half a potato in the palm of your hand and
squish it with your fingers). They should be chunky. Mix in rest of
ingredients except for bacon drippings. Heat skillet with the bacon
drippings and press the potato mixture into the skillet. Brown over
medium low heat until golden brown on the bottom, 25-30 minutes.
Invert on plate and serve.

I didn't bother adding ham after the first few times I made Bubble &
Squeak. It was fine without extra meat and it was my DDs favorite
meal.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that
interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West