Tag Archives: Corned Beef

Simple St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

For some families hanging out at a bar on St. Patrick’s Day knocking back green beer and Irish whiskey cocktails is not the ideal way to celebrate the holiday.  If you are looking for family-friendly ways to capture the spirit of the Emerald Isle, forget about heading to the local pub, and instead, leap like a leprechaun into the comfort of your kitchen.  That’s where you and your clan can have fun whipping up these easy and affordable St. Patrick’s Day-inspired dishes: Super Simple Corned Beef Ingredients: 1 boneless corned beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds) with seasoning packet 4 … Continue reading →

Simple Soup Recipes

Soup’s versatility makes it one of my all-time favorite dishes. It doesn’t take a ton of skill or time to whip up a big pot of hearty homemade soup. What’s more, a single pot can yield dinner plus leftovers for a quick and nutritious lunch the next day. The following recipes are among my very favorites. The Corned Beef Soup is ideal for using up leftover St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef. Meanwhile, the Bratwurst Soup is a crock pot classic that cooks on its own while you tend to more important tasks. CORNED BEEF SOUP Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chicken paste … Continue reading →

Reuben Casserole

My husband loves Reuben sandwiches. When we first married, that is one of the few dinners he specifically asked me to make for him. If you have never had a Reuben sandwich, it is a grilled sandwich that is corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on rye or pumpernickel bread. The origins of the Reuben sandwich are disputed. Some think a grocer in Omaha, Nebraska by the name of Reuben Kulakofsky invented the sandwich around the 1920s/1930s. However, the family of Arnold Reuben claims he invented it in New York City in 1914. No matter who created it, … Continue reading →