Jess's Recipes

Ingredients 1 medium onion, cut into wedges 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 pound baby carrots 3 cups water 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet, cut in half 1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges Directions Place the onion, potatoes and carrots in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine water, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, vinegar, pepper and contents of spice packet; pour over vegetables. Top with brisket and cabbage. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Irish Soda Bread 3 1/2 cups flour 2/3 cups sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 TB baking powder 1 1/2 cups raisin 1 TB caraway seeds 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 4 TB melted butter 2 eggs beaten Sift dry ingredients together.  Add raisins and caraway seeds to flour mixture.  Add buttermilk and butter to beaten eggs.  Add mixture to flour mixture and combine well.  Pour into iron skillet or 9 x 2 x 2 loaf pan. Bake in 375 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until done.