St Patrick's Day - what are you making?
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St Patrick's Day - what are you making?
Hey all!
Even thought I love Corned Beef and cabbage, I am straying from the usual and making Finnan Haddie or lamb chops and colcannon this year. Of course, I will start the preparations with a dram of good Irish whiskey (and Bailey's for dessert LOL).
I am also making Martha's Irish Soda Bread which is the best recipe I've ever made OR tasted! I'll put that one on the other category though.....
Here's the colcannon recipe I like. BTW I use cabbage.
Colcannon
6 servings 6 servings
45 minutes 25 mins prep
1 1/4 lbs kale, washed with stems removed (can also use cabbage)
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
1 cup leeks, cleaned chopped (white part only)
1 cup milk
1 pinch mace, ground
salt & pepper
1/2 cup butter, melted
In a large pot, simmer the kale along with oil and 2 cups water for 10 minutes.
Drain kale and let cool a bit before chopping it finely, then set aside and cover to keep it warm.
In a small pot, bring potatoes and water to a boil and simmer until tender.
In another small pot, simmer leeks in milk for 10 minutes, then turn off heat and cover to keep warm.
Drain the potatoes and puree them into the large pot. Add leeks with the milk, and cooked kale. Beat with a spoon or whisk until fluffy, then season with mace, salt and pepper.
Top with melted butter and garnish with parsley if desired.
Yields 6 servings.
Even thought I love Corned Beef and cabbage, I am straying from the usual and making Finnan Haddie or lamb chops and colcannon this year. Of course, I will start the preparations with a dram of good Irish whiskey (and Bailey's for dessert LOL).
I am also making Martha's Irish Soda Bread which is the best recipe I've ever made OR tasted! I'll put that one on the other category though.....
Here's the colcannon recipe I like. BTW I use cabbage.
Colcannon
6 servings 6 servings
45 minutes 25 mins prep
1 1/4 lbs kale, washed with stems removed (can also use cabbage)
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
1 cup leeks, cleaned chopped (white part only)
1 cup milk
1 pinch mace, ground
salt & pepper
1/2 cup butter, melted
In a large pot, simmer the kale along with oil and 2 cups water for 10 minutes.
Drain kale and let cool a bit before chopping it finely, then set aside and cover to keep it warm.
In a small pot, bring potatoes and water to a boil and simmer until tender.
In another small pot, simmer leeks in milk for 10 minutes, then turn off heat and cover to keep warm.
Drain the potatoes and puree them into the large pot. Add leeks with the milk, and cooked kale. Beat with a spoon or whisk until fluffy, then season with mace, salt and pepper.
Top with melted butter and garnish with parsley if desired.
Yields 6 servings.
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Thanks Caliloo!
I'm not Irish (well, about 1/8 on my mothers side) but I make Corned Beef -n- Cabbage with a side of potatoes every year as an excuse to invite family and friends over. I have 3 slabs of corned beef in the fridge and will be doing it on Saturday evening this year. I always make plain boiled potatoes, but this year I think I'll try your colcannon.
I'll also make Irish Soda Bread. This year I'm cheating, I got a mix at the specialty food store!
One change this year, the kids in my circle of friends are getting older and bringing girlfriends/boyfriends, and this year there are some new people who are unsure of corned beef and cabbage, so I'll probably do a plain beef roast for those who won't try the corned beef.
I'm not Irish (well, about 1/8 on my mothers side) but I make Corned Beef -n- Cabbage with a side of potatoes every year as an excuse to invite family and friends over. I have 3 slabs of corned beef in the fridge and will be doing it on Saturday evening this year. I always make plain boiled potatoes, but this year I think I'll try your colcannon.
I'll also make Irish Soda Bread. This year I'm cheating, I got a mix at the specialty food store!
One change this year, the kids in my circle of friends are getting older and bringing girlfriends/boyfriends, and this year there are some new people who are unsure of corned beef and cabbage, so I'll probably do a plain beef roast for those who won't try the corned beef.
JaneG
Start slowly . . . then taper off.
Start slowly . . . then taper off.
LOL Jane!
I can't imagine anyone not having had Corned Beef & Cabbage I guess that's my Yankee upbringing rearing it's head. I grew up calling it NE Boiled Dinner and ate it year around. I even love it in the middle of summer.
And yes, I usually make beets on the side even though the rest of my family won't eat them, I still like them for red flannel hash!
Good luck with the corned beef newbies! Please report back on how it goes.. I am interested in how they like it!
Alexa
I can't imagine anyone not having had Corned Beef & Cabbage I guess that's my Yankee upbringing rearing it's head. I grew up calling it NE Boiled Dinner and ate it year around. I even love it in the middle of summer.
And yes, I usually make beets on the side even though the rest of my family won't eat them, I still like them for red flannel hash!
Good luck with the corned beef newbies! Please report back on how it goes.. I am interested in how they like it!
Alexa
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Thanks Caliloo, the colcannon was a hit. I have never used Kale before, it added a nice look and flavor to the potatoes. I'm definately adding this one to my recipe book and doing it again.
I did 3 corned beef briskets and one pot roast (and a pot full of cabbage). There was only a little dab of corned beef left and half the pot roast. Even the guy that is a VERY picky eater tried one piece of corned beef. I consider that a success!
Thanks again!!
I did 3 corned beef briskets and one pot roast (and a pot full of cabbage). There was only a little dab of corned beef left and half the pot roast. Even the guy that is a VERY picky eater tried one piece of corned beef. I consider that a success!
Thanks again!!
JaneG
Start slowly . . . then taper off.
Start slowly . . . then taper off.
Oh Jane!
Yippee! I am so glad you liked the colcannon! We really like it too, and as I mentioned, I usually make it with cabbage instead of kale.
I have one veggie eating kid (and one who looks horrified when there is something green on his plate ) so I think I will give the kale a try one of these nights. I bet the little one will love it too.
Glad the corned beef was a success too. I'll probably make that too in the next few weeks.
Alexa
Yippee! I am so glad you liked the colcannon! We really like it too, and as I mentioned, I usually make it with cabbage instead of kale.
I have one veggie eating kid (and one who looks horrified when there is something green on his plate ) so I think I will give the kale a try one of these nights. I bet the little one will love it too.
Glad the corned beef was a success too. I'll probably make that too in the next few weeks.
Alexa
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I have never been offered corned beef and cabbage in my life ... I think it is an American invention
(I saw it on a menu in an irish Pub in the Carribean once )
Your Colcannon is very similar to 'champ'
Champ is a mashed potato with chopped spring onions (scallions) creamed with a little milk and served with a knob of butter salt and pepper. Restaurants over here are now serving it as an alternative way to eat potato with your meal (don't use too much milk or it will be too creamy)
The Colcannon sounds tasty
(I saw it on a menu in an irish Pub in the Carribean once )
Your Colcannon is very similar to 'champ'
Champ is a mashed potato with chopped spring onions (scallions) creamed with a little milk and served with a knob of butter salt and pepper. Restaurants over here are now serving it as an alternative way to eat potato with your meal (don't use too much milk or it will be too creamy)
The Colcannon sounds tasty
Sam
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Funny you should mention that about corned beef Sam. Here is a quote from one fo the food history sites I like to visit....
Alexa
I guss it *is* an American invention!It is also associated with Saint Patrick's Day when Irish Americans eat a traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage. According to the History Channel, while cabbage has long been a traditional food item for the Irish, corned beef serving as a substitute for Irish bacon first became traditional in the late 1800s. Irish immigrants living in New York City's Lower East Side sought an equivalent in taste and texture to their traditional Irish bacon (similar to Canadian bacon), and learned about this cheaper alternative to bacon from their Jewish neighbors.
Alexa
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It's almost time again . . . Saturday is St. Patrick's Day!
You're all invited over at 4:00 on Saturday with the rest of my family for Corned Beef and Cabbage and all the rest. Tomorrow I stop at the bakery and pick up the Irish Soda Bread, but the rest I'm making.
Who else is keeping up the tradition?? Caliloo???
You're all invited over at 4:00 on Saturday with the rest of my family for Corned Beef and Cabbage and all the rest. Tomorrow I stop at the bakery and pick up the Irish Soda Bread, but the rest I'm making.
Who else is keeping up the tradition?? Caliloo???
JaneG
Start slowly . . . then taper off.
Start slowly . . . then taper off.
Yep - Corned beed and cabbage will be "et" on Saturday night. As usual, I am making carrots, parsnips, potatoes and boiling onions with it. I love the veggies as much if not more than the beef!
I am also having friends in for a Brunch on Sunday. That is going to be a combined American and Irish feast! I am setting up a coffee/tea station complete with Baileys and Jamesons, a juice bar with Bloody Mary mix and vodka and the buffet table with:
Roast Leg of Lamb with mint stuffing
Poached Salmon with a Guinness glaze
Potato, Sausage and Egg casserole
Colcannon
Hash Brown casserole
Marinated veg tray (asparagus, carrots, sugar snaps, etc)
Salad Caprese
Fruit Ka-bobs with dip
Bread Basket (Irish soda bread, muffins, bagels)
Cream Cheese, butter, jams & jellies
Several people wanted to bring something so I've asked them to bring dessert. I know there will be a Baileys Cheesecake arriving, but beyond that I have no idea!
Happy St Pats Day everyone - and whatever you do STAY SAAFE!
Alexa
I am also having friends in for a Brunch on Sunday. That is going to be a combined American and Irish feast! I am setting up a coffee/tea station complete with Baileys and Jamesons, a juice bar with Bloody Mary mix and vodka and the buffet table with:
Roast Leg of Lamb with mint stuffing
Poached Salmon with a Guinness glaze
Potato, Sausage and Egg casserole
Colcannon
Hash Brown casserole
Marinated veg tray (asparagus, carrots, sugar snaps, etc)
Salad Caprese
Fruit Ka-bobs with dip
Bread Basket (Irish soda bread, muffins, bagels)
Cream Cheese, butter, jams & jellies
Several people wanted to bring something so I've asked them to bring dessert. I know there will be a Baileys Cheesecake arriving, but beyond that I have no idea!
Happy St Pats Day everyone - and whatever you do STAY SAAFE!
Alexa
Spring - An experience in immortality.
- Henry D. Thoreau
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THanks Paul!
THis is one of the opportunities for me to let my friends and family know how much they are appreciated - I love cooking for them!
And to be honest - I am a private chef in real life, so I love cooking for all sorts of "events" from picnics to formal dinners. Brunch just happens to be one of my absolute favorites.
Alexa
THis is one of the opportunities for me to let my friends and family know how much they are appreciated - I love cooking for them!
And to be honest - I am a private chef in real life, so I love cooking for all sorts of "events" from picnics to formal dinners. Brunch just happens to be one of my absolute favorites.
Alexa
Spring - An experience in immortality.
- Henry D. Thoreau
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