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Cream Gravy in the Navy

Posted on April 22, 2019April 10, 2019 by Jeff the Chef

This Cream Gravy (aka Milk Gravy) recipe comes from the 1945 U.S. Navy Cookbook. The Navy made theirs with meat drippings; I've used bacon fat. ... Read More

Knickerbocker Soup

Posted on March 25, 2019September 30, 2024 by Jeff the Chef

Knickerbocker Soup is a U.S. Navy tradition, filled with beans, carrots, and tomatoes and garnished with bacon. ... Read More

Ham and Potatoes, Navy Style

Posted on January 22, 2019February 4, 2022 by Jeff the Chef

Ham and Potatoes, Navy Style. This is simple, easy-ish, everyday fare that reheats well. Let's face it, it kind of tastes reheated when it's actually fresh. But don't underestimate it completely. ... Read More

A Ship-Load of Mid-Century Navy Food

Posted on September 24, 2018March 27, 2019 by Jeff the Chef

I found a ship-load of all-American, mid-century Navy Food just a short drive away, and now I'm bringing it to sweet home, Chicago. ... Read More

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Cream Gravy in the Navy

Knickerbocker Soup

Ham and Potatoes, Navy Style

A Ship-Load of Mid-Century Navy Food