Peasant societies generally have very well developed social support networks. Especially in harder climates, members of the community who have a poor harvest or suffer some form of hardship will be taken care of by the rest of the community. Loyalty runs very deep.
1 Cook and stir until smooth. 2  Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, and then the dried beef. 3  Stir into the noodles in the casserole dish, and top with crushed potato chips. 4  Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sauce is thick and bubbling, and top is toasted.
1 Remove the lamb and place in a casserole, cover with a half of the potatoes, onions, leeks and carrots. 2  Add the remaining oil to the frying pan, heat again then add the remaining lamb and brown all over. 3  Add to the casserole and cover with the remaining vegetables. Add to the casserole and cover with the remaining vegetables. 2  Add the flour to the frying pan and stir really well to soak up any fat and juices. 3  Cook on a gentle heat for 3 minutes then add stock a ladle at a time until you have a thick, lump-free sauce. 4  Pour this sauce over the lamb and vegetables.