Beef was not readily available in Ireland and was considered a luxury and that’s why the traditional Irish meal centered around ham, the bacon ... of having a boiled dinner.

A former restaurant cook and server, she also writes cookbooks. This celebration-worthy Guinness-glazed Irish ham comes together with just three ingredients and demands very little attention in ...

So let's hop in the Way Back Machine and head to St. Patrick's Day 1963, when dinner is being served — ham and cabbage with carrots and potatoes. My dad never wore his Irish heritage on his sleeve.