One year, when St. Patrick's Day was coming near, I knew what would happen if I served plain cabbage again the kids would all take one look and go "yuck"! So I decided to try this recipe. It's now become more or less a family tradition for us come every March 17. In fact, my husband (we're the parents of four and grandparents of five) likes it so much I fix it for him year-round. Friends enjoy it a great deal, too it makes a great-looking platter!.