Tag: corned beef

Irish Braised Corned Beef

My great-great-grandfather emigrated from County Down, Ireland in 1835. I can only imagine how big the world surely seemed to a six-year-old boy on the grandest adventure of his lifetime! Fast forward four generations. Young Robert’s direct descendants are still farming the land his parents settled, and others tend farms nearby. Though not familiar with original Irish customs, my family and cousins’ families continue …   Continue Reading

Beef 101: How to Cook with Corned Beef

Corned beef is a seasonal favorite and though it’s most often enjoyed with cabbage, carrots and potatoes, go beyond typical traditional this year and mix it up! Try a sandwich, hash or wrap. These tasty recipes may add a little extra spring in your step!  Continue Reading

Get lucky!

Take corned beef. If you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at all, chances are you’re serving, or eating, this seasonal favorite. It’s kind of like pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving or hard-boiled eggs at Easter. You can find, and enjoy, these things year-round, but there’s definitely a peak season to indulge!  Continue Reading

Corned beef, No Blarney!

Whether you’re Irish or just Irish-at-heart, chances are good you’ll be enjoying corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day. Though it’s most often enjoyed with cabbage, carrots and potatoes, why not go beyond the traditional this year? Mix it up with these recipes for a little extra Irish spring in your step! Click for a Corned …   Continue Reading