Boiled corned beef with root vegetables is a classic New England dinner, as well as a cherished St. Patrick's Day supper.

In colonial days, the heart of family life was the common room or kitchen with its great fireplace and hearth. It's no surprise that the kitchen was considered the most cheerful and most used room ...

— From, "American Cookery" by James Beard (Little Brown & Co., 1972). Makes 8 servings. Ingredients 4-5 pounds corned beef brisket 6 white onions 4-5 small to medium turnips, trimmed and cut ...

5-6 cloves garlic. 1⁄2 teaspoon whole black or green peppercorns. 12 white boiling onions. 1 pound carrots. 3 pounds potatoes. 1 large head cabbage (plain or Savoy) ...

A popular example of this style of cooking is a traditional New England boiled dinner of corned beef and root vegetables. Skip to content Open sections menu Sections. News. Today's Paper; ...

New England Boiled Dinner, just like our hardy New England forefathers, is substantial, simple, straightforward and generous with the kind of hearty utility found in L.L. Bean boots. Early ...

1. Set the oven at 325 degrees. Have on hand a large pot with a tight fitting lid. 2. In the pot, place the beef, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves, and onion.