Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, plus butter for baking dish
4 medium baking potatoes, sliced
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, cubed
salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup water

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and butter an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Place the vegetables in the prepared dish and dot with the remaining butter.

Mix the seasonings with the milk and water and pour over the vegetables.

Bake, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender and the top is lightly browned. This will take at least an hour and perhaps longer. You want the potatoes to absorb much of the milk and flavorings; if you use a deep dish this will take longer, but the result will be slightly richer. Serves 6. From: Carnation Cook Book, 1935, in "The Old-Time Brand-Name Cookbook," by Betty Crumpacker, Smithmark Publishers.