Colcannon Recipe Tag

Colcannon, traditional fare in Ireland is a delicious dish; the cabbage, kale, leeks and potatoes provide a wallop of nutrients: Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, minerals, protein and fiber. An old Irish Halloween tradition was to conceal charms in the colcannon that would reveal someone's future, such as remain a bachelor or a spinster or become rich. Serve colcannon paired with a corned beef brisket (this week's Fresh Meal Solutions) and you have the perfect celebratory meal for St. Patrick's Day, for the Irish in all of us, at least for a day! Colcannon 1/2 head of green cabbage, shredded 1 bunch dino kale, coarsely chopped 2 1/2 lb. baby potatoes 1 C. cream 1/2 C. salted butter 2 medium leeks, most green trimmed off 2 tsp. black pepper 2 tsp. salt Wash potatoes well. Fill a large pot half full of water, add 1 teaspoon