Happy Patrick's Day Recipe
St. Patrick's Day Feast
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Ingredients
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Main Dish
Side Dish
Dessert
Method
Main Dish
- 1
Prepare the Corned Beef
Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess salt. Place it in a large pot.
- 2
Add Seasoning and Water
Add water, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and black peppercorns to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 3
Simmer
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the brisket is tender.
- 4
- 5
- 6
Serve
Remove the brisket from the pot, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice against the grain. Serve with the vegetables.
Side Dish
- 7
Prepare the Butter Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- 8
Season
Once melted, add chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- 9
Serve
Drizzle the butter sauce over the cooked vegetables before serving.
Dessert
- 10
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- 12
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to create a vibrant green color.
- 13
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 14
Bake
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 15
Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack. Serve once cooled.
