It's a real treat for me to find recipes that don't completely wreck my kitchen. Dirty dishes seem to follow me everywhere I go. I guess it's one of the hazards of my chosen profession. Both of the recipes this week are super delicious and super easy. Best of all, they both only use a very few dishes. Happy Cooking!

“May the leprechauns be near you, to spread luck along your way.

And, may all the Irish angels smile upon you St. Patrick's Day.”

Corned beef is a long-standing American St. Patrick’s Day tradition. In Ireland, the St. Patrick’s Day meal would most likely be ham and cabbage. Corned beef is a beef brisket or round roast cured in brine which leaves the beef bright red and flavorful.

Mardi Gras is often called Fat Tuesday! It’s the last night of eating rich and fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins the next day on Ash Wednesday. This week's recipes are perfect for a Mardi Gras themed dinner party. You'll just need to add a green salad, a really special wine and a mask or two. A Mardi Gras mask is an essential item.