This is the menu that will be served all over the country on St. Patrick's Day tomorrow. By the way, did you know that Corned Beef and Cabbage is not a classic celebratory dish in Ireland? It's considered too common. But for some reason we consider it the most 'Irish' of American dishes. Enjoy it with a couple of types of mustard (Dijon and grainy mustard are my favorites) and be sure to drink some good Irish beer.

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Butter Braised Cabbage couldn't be easier: gently cook chopped cabbage in a bit of butter and salt for a meltingly tender, richly flavored side dish perfect to serve with roast meats of all kinds - including corned beef or roasted lamb. Or serve Potatoes & Cabbage, which are cooked with a bit of cream and topped with cheese for a hearty dish perfect for a vegetarian nod to St. Patrick's Day.

This menu pairs classic Corned Beef with a few more untraditional choices. Since Corned Beef is so rich, I like to serve it with something crisp and cool. Cole Slaw is the perfect choice, and you can use it again to make Corned Beef and Slaw Sandwiches in a couple of days. Irish Soda Bread made into biscuits instead rounds out the meal nicely, and carrots glazed in the slow cooker add color and texture. For dessert, a simple pie is perfect.

• Classic Corned Beef
• Dilled Cole Slaw
• Irish Soda Drop Biscuits
• Crockpot Glazed Baby Carrots
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

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Let's look beyond Guinness this year for our St. Paddy's day stout fix. Here are the different styles of stout from cream to Russian imperial. Browse through Bryce Edding's A Layman's Guide to Stout for fascinating info.

Or is emerald green beer what you're looking for to make St. Patrick's Day complete? Here's a step-by-step guide to making green beer.

St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching. I've been making lots of corned beef recipes. I was delighted to find natural corned beef at my co-op and have been enjoying its rich taste. These quick and easy recipes are all perfect to make for St. Patrick's Day or are a wonderful way to use up leftovers. I especially like Corned Beef Shepherd's Pie, which we ate tonight.

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Today's recipes come from Elaine Lemm, our Guide to British and Irish Foods. She knows what she's talking about! St. Patrick's Day can be long with all the celebrations and parades, so make sure you start out with a good breakfast. A Full Irish with bacon, eggs, sausage and potato, Fadge and a couple of slices of Soda Bread will keep you going.

Yes, you can make sandwiches in the crockpot. Of course, what you're making is the filling, but isn't that what sandwiches are all about? Use pita breads, English muffins, plain old white bread, hamburger buns, whole wheat bread, or focaccia to hold these flavorful and delicious sandwich fillings. In fact, make a couple fillings with your collection of crockpots and have a party! Yum.

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Today's treats come from Colleen Graham, our Cocktails Guide. Celebrate with an Irish Martini! Simply add a bit o' Irish whiskey and you have transformed your favorite Vodka Martini into a lucky libation. Or choose a cocktail that will get everyone in the spirit of the Irish: Everybody's Irish! The mix of Irish whiskey with Chartreuse and creme de menthe results in a green cocktail that is quite delightful.

Then Jen Hoy, our Guide to Macrobiotics, has some healthy choices that are great choices for St. Patrick's Day or for recovering the day after! Mango Pineapple Green Smoothies are delicious and gorgeous too. And the Ultra Green Smoothie is refreshing and easy to make.