Yesterday I did what any good Irish girl would do to celebrate St. Patrick: I found a pub. The Angry Wives, a round-the-clock gaming pub in Summerlin, was a sea of green on St. Patrick's Day 2009.
Into an extra large crock-pot place all your veggies. On top of the veggies place your brisket. Cover the entire lot with your can of corned beef dishes broth. Allow to simmer, on low, for a good 8 or more hours. Serve with a fine brown or Dijon mustard for dipping. If you are Irish then this would be the perfect St. Patrick's Day meal when paired with soda bread and a good beer.
Aspartame, also known by the brand names NutraSweet and Equal, is a sweetener found in so-called diet foods such as low-calorie desserts, gelatins, drink mixes, corned beef and cabbage soft drinks. It may cause cancer or neurological problems, such as dizziness or hallucinations.
For most families the second plan is much better. Base your menu on meat as usual, but plan to extend that meat dish when necessary with vegetables, or using cereal grains to make a meat loaf or meat patties for Salisbury steak with sauces slow cooker corned beef and cabbage gravies. We don't really realize but a small amount of meat can be extended to feed four people in two different meals. We just have to look at our portion sizes differently. The amount of meat to be eaten at a meal should be the size of the palm of your hand.
Brunch needs a starter protein. Smoked salmon is lighter than meat, but more satisfying than the salad appetizer. Also known as lox, smoked salmon is served with capers, cream cheese and red onion.
In the morning remove the congealed fat from the liquid by gently lifting it off the surface with a slotted spoon or spatula. Carefully decant the liquid back into the crock pot leaving the spices in the bowl. Discard the spices.
For a 2 to 3 pound slow cooker slow cooker corned beef and cabbage briscuit, place the briscuit in a large sauce pan or dutch oven. Pour enough water in to the pot to just over the brisket, the water should be cold.
If your budget allows, spend some significant money to make Father's Day a three- or four-day event. Spend some nights and days in New York or San Francisco, taking in the sights, attending theater performances and eating at the best places in town. If Dad would like the glitz and gambling of Las Vegas, make it a family weekend he'll remember with appreciation for many years to come, especially if you pay for it all.
Hours, menu choices, etc. might change, so be sure to call this St. Paul deli restaurant or visit D. Brian Deli's website for the most current information.