THE VILLAGE VOICE

"May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand." ~ Irish Blessing CORNED BEEF WITH ROASTED CABBAGE, RAINBOW CARROTS, YUKON GOLD POTATOES & HORSERADISH CREAM Simple 'One Plate' Supper compliments of Once Upon a Chef  https://www.onceuponachef.com For Corned Beef and Vegetables 1  4-lb flat cut corned beef with seasonings packet (do not trim fat) 4  Tbsp. melted unsalted butter 2  Tbsp. prepared horseradish 1  1/2  tsp salt 1/4  tsp. freshly ground black pepper 6  diagonally sliced carrots 1  1/4  lb. halved small gold potatoes 1 very small head of green cabbage, sliced into slabs Italian Parsley for garnish  For Horseradish Cream Sauce 1  cup sour cream 2  Tbsp. prepare...

For each petal on the shamrock This brings a wish your way - Good health, good luck, and happiness For today and every day. (Irish Blessing) SHAMROCK ( Oxalis regnellii ) __________________ IRISH WHISKEY SOAKED DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE (adapted from Dec. 3, 2008 New York Times) ______ 1 cup room temperature unsalted butter (additional butter for greasing pan) 2 cups all purpose flour (additional for dusting pan) 5 oz. unsweetened chocolate 1/4 instant espresso powder 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup Irish whiskey (other whiskey, bourbon or rye - additional for sprinkling) 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. baking soda Confectioners' sugar for garnish fresh mint sprigs Preheat oven to 325º. Grease and flour a 10 cup capacity Bundt pan or two 8-9 inch loaf pans. Melt chocolate in double boiler over simmering water or in microwave. Let cool. Add espresso and cocoa powders in large glass measuring cup. Add enough b...

"Life's too short not to be Irish!" ~ an Irish saying ~ Irish Blessing on Waterford crystal shamrock ______ "May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand." ~ Irish Blessing ____ BAILEYS IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE ~ Trust me ... favorite St. Patrick's Day treat adapted from tattered Bon Appetit (1989) __________ Crust: 2 cups crushed Oreo cookies (or Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers) 1/4 cup sugar 6 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter Filling: 2 1/4 lbs. room temperature cream cheese 1 2/3 cup sugar 5 room temperature organic eggs 1 cup Baileys Original Irish Cream 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 cup premium semisweet chocolate chips Coffee Cream: 1 cup chilled whipping cream 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. instant coffee powder Chocolate curls or English toffee bits For crust : Preheat oven to 325-degrees. Coat 9-i...

"Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine , sugar and fat." ~ Alex Levin MURPHY'S IRISH COFFEE ~ a healthy jigger of Brandy (Brian's claim to smoothness instead of Irish whiskey) ___ freshly brewed rich black coffee 1 healthy tsp. brown sugar 1 healthy jigger Brandy (or Irish whiskey) fresh whipping cream 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla freshly grated nutmeg, chocolate or cinnamon In chilled bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar & vanilla. Continue whipping until medium-firm peaks forms. Warm Irish coffee glass in hot water. Wipe dry. Pour brandy (or Irish whiskey) & brown sugar into the glass and stir. Slowly pour fresh coffee filling the glass to within half an inch or so from top of glass. Carefully top with whipped cream. Garnish with grated fresh nutmeg, chocolate shavings or cinnamon. Toast loved ones and enjoy sipping through the rich cream. (Thanks Brian!) ______________ ...