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.
Rub beef all over with salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 the butter in a large heavy-based, flameproof casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrot, celery, bay leaves and thyme. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables soften.Remove dish from heat.ub beef all over with salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 the butter in a large heavy-based, flameproof casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrot, celery, bay leaves and thyme. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables soften.