The cabbage is an ancient vegetable which has a lot of interesting history and lore backing it up, including its use as a hangover remedy. It's also packed with vitamins, making it one of the most nutritious vegetables. With a little imagination, you can make cabbage rise above such common dishes as cole slaw, sauerkraut, and corned beef's partner. Try Cabbage au Gratin, High-Calcium Cabbage Bread, Reuben Loaf, and more cabbage recipes.

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Believe it or not, Corned Beef and Cabbage is not a traditional Irish recipe. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with hearty classic Irish recipes. The Irish food glossary explains traditional Irish dishes such as Dublin Coddle and Poundies (pictured) along with corresponding recipes.

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Although corned beef did not originate in Ireland, it is inexorably linked with cabbage for St. Patrick's Day. Now is the best time to find corned beef on sale at your local market. Learn how to make your own homemade corned beef or try one of the many other corned beef recipes which does also include corned beef and cabbage recipes.

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Enjoy spareribs year-round, whether you have a grill or not. Oven-baked spareribs are glazed with a sauce made of bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ketchup. The sauce goes together in a snap.

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