Irish Dinner Recipes

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Mary Ellen's Corned Beef, Carrots and Cabbage with Spicy Mustard Broth

If you ever traveled to Ireland in decades past, you'd have been hard-pressed to find a pub menu minus boiled meat and potatoes. No more! Innovative chefs at interesting new restaurants in the major cities are playing with the tried and true. Ready to do a little experimenting of your own? Below are a few of my favorite Irish recipes, all with a modern twist!

Mary Ellen's Corned Beef, Carrots and Cabbage with Spicy Mustard Broth

This is my mother's recipe and, of course, I think it's the best corned beef and cabbage there is. Not only is it delicious, but she always makes it look so down-home and inviting ‑- she serves the vegetables and the beef on a big platter with a pitcher or a small pot of the broth alongside. And you can't forget the loaf of crusty bread. This dish is a great choice for weekend gatherings, because you can throw everything in the pot and leave it to cook until guests arrive. What's more, the leftover beef can be shredded, mixed with grated potatoes and grated onions, fried and served over eggs for breakfast the following morning. If the corned beef you buy comes in a plastic wrapper with corning herbs, include them in the broth.

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