Corned Beef Dinner

Ingredients:
1 corned beef brisket, about 4 pounds
1 small bay leaf
6 peppercorns
2 to 3 rutabagas, cut in chunks
1 pound carrots, or about 8 to 10, trimmed, scraped, and left whole
12 small whole onions, peeled
6 medium potatoes, peeled
1 medium head of cabbage, cut in wedges
Preparation:
Place meat in a deep stock pot or kettle; cover with water. Add bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring to a boil; skim off foam. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours. Add vegetables; simmer for about 45 minutes longer, or until vegetables and meat are tender. Serve corned beef surrounded with vegetables.
Corned beef dinner serves 8 to 10