Inspiration from the kitchen...

In honor of St. Patrick's day, Miss Cecil's cooking class is learning how to prepare a simple version of a traditional Irish dish. The recipe is below. Check back in a few hours for pictures and to hear how it turned out!

Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients:
-4 Slices bacon
-1 (3-4 lb.) Corned beek brisket, cut into cubes
-Beef broth
-Red potatoes
-1 Head green cabbage, coursely chopped
-Salt and pepper to taste
-Water if needed

Directions
Cook the bacon in large pot over medium heat until almost crisp. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside. Add the beef brisket, enough beef broth to cover the meat and let simmer until it is tender. Add the potatoes, cabbage, and carrots, stir everything so that it gets coated with all the juices. Add about 1/3 cup of water if needed, salt and pepper. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the bacon into small pieces and then add into the pot. Cook until desired doneness.