Chuck's Potatoes Au Gratin

This is yet another example of making what you want, with what you have in the kitchen.

• Butter, 1 T (opt).
• Celery, 1 stalk.
• Cornflakes or similar cereal, crumbled / crushed, 1 C (opt).
• Onion, 1 medium.
• Potatoes, 5 - 6 medium, sliced and quartered.
• Soup, anything creamy (I used tomato), 1 can.
• Milk, 1/4 C or so.
• Cheese, 1 C (I used Parmesan grated).
• Cumin, 1/4 t.
• Ginger, 1/2 t (OK, I like ginger).
• Pepper, 1/4 t (I add pepper to everything).
• Salt, 1/4 t (If you wish).
• Tumeric, 1/4 t (It's good for you).

1. Slice the potatoes, 1/4" thick - then quarter the slices.
2. Dice the onion, and the celery.
3. Mix celery, onion, and potatoes in a large casserole dish, and microwave until the potatoes are chewy (15 - 30 minutes).
4. Grate or mince the cheese, if necessary.
5. Mix the cheese, milk, soup, and spices - pour the mixture over the vegetables, and mix well.
6. (Opt) Melt butter / margarine, mix with cornflakes, pour over the soup / vegetable mixture.
7. Bake in oven or microwave, until potatoes are soft, and cheese is nicely melted (another 15 - 30 minutes).