Some of the most important conversations I’ve ever had occurred at my family’s dinner table. ~ Bob Ehrlich
SUNDAY SUPPERS #1 – NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER
One of the the traditions I would love to see make a comeback in our country is time spent around the table at dinnertime. Wouldn’t it be great if cell phones were put away, the TV was turned off and families paid attention to one another? There are many things that have fallen by the wayside in this technological, social media age. It is an easy trap to fall into and I have not been without my share of shortcomings. I want to get better.
With this in mind I am starting a new series on Sunday Suppers. Each recipe will be simple to prepare without a lot of fuss to make sitting down as a family easier and more enjoyable. I will post each Sunday Suppers recipe on Saturday in hopes that it will give you inspiration and a little extra push to take at least one meal out of the week to enjoy with your family without distraction.
Do you have a tradition for meal time in your family?
What is your trick to keep your family engaged during dinner time?
Blessings to you and your family and enjoy your Sunday Supper.
Shari
- 1 (3-4 lb) Corned Beef Brisket
- 6 carrots, scrubbed well and cut in half
- 3 large turnips, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks
- 1 cabbage, cored and cut into 6 wedges
- 1 large onion, cut into 6 wedges
- 6 medium potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
- Sea Salt to taste, optional.
- Place brisket into large dutch oven, add seasoning packet and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 2½ to 3 hours, until tender.
- Add carrots, turnips, cabbage and onions and more water, if necessary. Simmer additional 30 minutes.
- Add potatoes, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Season with sea salt, if necessary.
- Remove brisket, thinly slice across grain. Place on platter with vegetables.
- Serve hot.
New England Boiled Dinner adapted from The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook
: New England Boiled Dinner
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I totally agree with you! I make sure that we eat dinner together as a family every single night. Dinner time is sacrosanct-no TV , no phones, no distractions!
Thanks for sharing your post at the Say G’day Saturday linky party. I am featuring it at my Friday Favorites post tomorrow.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
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Thank you Natasha. You are so sweet to feature my recipe. I am honored and good for you that family dinner is a priority; it will pay huge rewards for you in the future!
That looks like a good warming meal. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
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Thanks! I will do my best to stop in.
Blessings,
Shari
This looks so good! I’m drooling right now. Pinned. We had so much fun partying with you at our last party. We hope to see you tonight’s party at 7 pm. We love to see what you have been working on! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
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Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed the post and I will be sure to stop in again this evening.
Blessings,
Shari
Stephanie says
This looks amazing! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Thanks Stephanie. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a great weekend!
This looks wonderful! Thanks for linking up at the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party.
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Thanks Monique. Have a great weekend!
This Irish girl loves a good corned beef/boiled dinner. YUM!
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Me too and I’m not Irish!
Meals together can really bring the family together. This is a terrific Sunday Dinner.
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Thanks Nicky. I agree. Sunday dinners are a special time and I am glad to see so many have continued with this great tradition.
Even as a southern girl, I love corned beef and cabbage. I cook mine in the crock pot so it’s super easy, too! I also agree with you about family dinners. Before the kids left home, we had a sit-down dinner together every night possible. However, now that it’s just Mr. E and I, we gravitate toward the couch during dinner. I know this is a bad habit, for multiple reasons, but I haven’t gathered up the willpower to break it yet. Great post!
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Thanks Miki. It is the same with hubby and I though we are working to break the habit. Sometimes it seems this is the only face to face time we carve out. Working on being more intentional. Thanks for the kind words and coming by to share them.
Blessings,
Shari
Oh yes – we value time around the table as a family and as our children have grown up (with some still growing up), we’ve found it not quite as easy as it once was. Having a delicious meal that everyone is looking forward to doesn’t hurt either. I’m looking forward to your series and putting the New England Boiled Dinner on our new menu! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Karen. I am enjoying planning out all the recipes for delicious new takes on old fashioned meals. It should be fun!
This brings back so many memories. My mom used to make corn beef brisket exactly like this with the cabbage and veggies, which is one of my favorite meals. I make this meal every now and then and it reminds me of her.
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This is one of our favorites. So many warm memories too.
Shari,
Your corn beef supper recipe looks delish! I grew up eating corn beef and cabbage which is cooked just like this without all the other yummy vegetables. I think your way would be much better. The other vegetables would absorb all the seasonings from the corn beef package and be delish.
I believe family are stronger and bond together better when they cook together, eat around the table together and share God Word together.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
I agree wholeheartedly Diane. Spending time together around the table is so important.
We feel the same way – you need some time each week just to sit down, chat, bond, catch up, etc., and over dinner or a brunch is the best time! We love corned beef but haven’t tried this, this New England Boiled dinner is going on our menu!! Thanks for sharing ?
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It is delicious Kristina and I love all the things I can make with the leftovers too!
Shari, you are hitting the target with this scrumptious recipe and the push for dinners together as a family. It is SO important and worth the effort it takes. Thank you for the recipe and the inspiration. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
Thanks! I agree it is important and worth every effort to make dinners family time again. I appreciate you stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari
We love corned beef here and we’ll rightfully so, because Kevin is 100% Irish and I am also part Irish. So, totally speaking my language with this recipe, as well as the family Sunday night dinners, too ?
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We enjoyed this recipe last week and took the leftovers and made a corned beef hash. It was delicious!
I agree — completely — about the importance of sitting together, as a family, at dinner! We try to do so every night, and have a no cell phone policy at the table. The exception is Friday nights, when we watch a movie or a TV show while eating dinner. It’s a fun “treat” and not an every day occurrence.
Your New England boiled dinner looks easy and satisfying! Take care!
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Good for you. When my kids were young we worked hard to sit at the table for dinner. I hope to instill this habit into our grandkids as well. I have no doubt your kids see Friday as a special treat and will be a favored memory as well. Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to share.
Blessings,
Shari