When my kids were little, I did everything you can imagine to make them think little leprechauns invaded our house during St. Patrick’s Day. Believe it or not, if any of my kids are home, I still do the following to keep the tradition alive:
- Put green dye in all the toilet bowls
- Put green dye in the milk
- Sprinkle cut-out green construction paper leprechaun foot prints throughout the house and even on their beds. That freaked them out then and still does! Ha!
- Bake four-leaf clover sugar cookies sprinkled with green sugar upon their awakening for their lunches
One time I made corn beef and cabbage. My Mom used to call it a New England Boiled Dinner. It took forever and I don’t think anyone really liked it. So, here’s a recipe for a new modern version, which is quite good:
Go to your favorite butcher, (mine is at Draegar’s) and ask for a flat-cut beef brisket.
Simmer the beef in the oven, remove it, strain the stock, and let both rest in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day, simmer wedges of cabbage, long white and orange carrots (not chopped), and small red and golden potatoes in the broth. Time it so that each veggie is perfectly cooked. Just stick your fork in them for doneness.
Make a side of sauce with horseradish, sour cream, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and chopped parsley to serve with the meat. You can also simply buy this sauce at your favorite grocery store or deli.
Serve and enjoy with your little leprechauns.
Travel Tip: If you’re in NYC, watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade and join all the crazy leprechauns leaping from one Irish bar to another! Also, stay tuned for my new restaurant finds in NYC.
Erin go bragh!
