Potato Leek Soup is an Irish favorite. It is just what you need on these cold nights when old man winter still refuses to release you from his icy clutches. Making this soup is so easy. You only need about 30 minutes. The ingredients are simple: butter, leeks, potatoes, salt, pepper and stock (vegetable or chicken)....
Irish
When the weather gets cold I turn to Irish food. It is comforting and delicious. If you've never tried a Guinness Stew, I have a recipe for it; it's a favorite at my house.
There is also a dish called Dublin Coddle, which is also a type of stew using vegetables and bangers, a delicious English sausage. We love to eat this between Fall and Winter.
Before traveling to Ireland, I knew very little of their cuisine. Even after years of living in the UK for boarding school, my exposure to Irish cooking was minimal. I will say that the canteen served a lot of shepherd's pie. For four years, we were served that dish on a weekly basis. Suffice to say I've not craved it since. Hah!
Irish pub food was an eye opener though. It's a far cry from American pub faire. Ireland is coastal, so many of their offerings include fish and bitter greens. I was amazed when I first tried carrot coriander soup, salmon tarts, and Dublin coddle. It was nowhere near what I was expecting.
All in all Irish food is delicious, hearty, and very comforting.
Irish Soda Bread - Step by Step
Irish soda bread is a staple in Irish homes. This simple yet delicious bread is easy to make and full of flavor. All you really need is a few basic ingredients: salt, flour, baking soda and buttermilk. The "trick" to achieving a perfect texture is not to over knead it, as this will make it...
Salmon Tartlets
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Salmon tartlets (or salmon en croute) are not mini-quiches! Now that I have that out of the way, let's talk about this dish. It's made in small tart pans. I bought these little gems on a shopping trip with my friend. It was one of those things, they were on sale, I bought...
Dublin Coddle - Irish stew
Dublin Coddle? Aah, a most delicious hearty Irish dish of sausages and vegetables that will warm your heart and your stomach all at once. A funny name? Yes, maybe. But before I go into the particulars about this post, I will share a funny Dublin story with you. [feast_advanced_jump_to] You might be wondering about the...
Irish Potato Soup Recipe
One potato, two potato. I'm being a bit silly, I know. Anyhow a heartwarming Irish potato soup recipe is what I have for you today. Actually, this Irish potato soup recipe is not my original. It came from a book (shaped like a potato) my Irish mother in law bought in Ireland a number of...
Guinness Beef Stew
This easy beef and Guinness stew recipe is slow cooked in Guinness and beef broth along with vegetables. The result is tender, juicy pieces of meat so tender you can eat them with a spoon in an aromatic broth of herbs and spices. This is so easy to make and will feed a crowd. [feast_advanced_jump_to]...
Carrot Coriander Soup
Carrot Coriander Soup. Hmmmm..., now that sounds interesting! I have two stories to tell you: one about soup, the other about carrots. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Prior to writing this post, my carrot soup knowledge was fairly limited. So, I began my research into the origins of this popular root vegetable. To my pleasant surprise and yours now, I...
Irish Butter Cookies
You've heard the expression "It's better with butter", you can now add Irish to this old saying. Am I exaggerating? No! Irish butter cookies will prove this to you. Irish butter cookies are to die for! They will literally melt in your mouth, thanks to the magic of Kerrygold butter. No this is not a...
Guinness and Cheddar Fondue
[feast_advanced_jump_to] You can make this Guinness and Cheddar cheese fondue recipe with a few simple ingredients. It is the perfect addition to a Friday night among friends or your next appetizer party. Warm and delicious! It's A Party Appetizer Guinness and Cheddar Fondue went over really well at a party!! Every year one of the...
Traditional Irish Brown Bread
Irish Brown Bread is as typical as a pint of Guinness. It is a close cousin, or stepbrother to the Irish soda bread made with white flour. Although today both are equally popular, brown bread was initially more common because white flour was more expensive. [feast_advanced_jump_to] People with less resources favored brown bread since it...
Irish Cider Tarragon Mustard Recipe
Many moons ago I made Guinness mustard. It was an experiment of sorts, and it actually turned out really well. Recently I went home to Panamá to visit family and friends, and taught my oldest sister how to make it. She was very impressed. I felt like a true culinary genius. Now, I guess I...
Scailtin - Irish Whiskey Milk Punch
Is it whiskey punch, or milk punch with a punch? Given its name it must be the latter. In any case, scailtin (Irish whiskey milk punch) is a great drink for a cold winter night. For this recipe I used Jameson because for some reason it seems to be more popular than Bushmills. This old...
How to Make Guinness Mustard
Because we're almost to St. Patrick's Day, I thought it was a good idea to show you guys how to make Guinness mustard. I'm serious about his homemade mustard! So here we go! I never in a million years thought I would be making my own whole grain mustard, let alone this Guinness recipe because...
10 St. Patrick's Day Favorites
Hey there! St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, so I decided to do a round up of 10 St. Patrick's Day favorites. No need to head to the pub for any of these. They can all be made at home. Irish pub food is amazing. It's flavorful, hearty and there is something for everyone in...
Irish Coffee
On a recent trip to Ireland, after a visit to the Foynes Flying Boats museum our tour guide with the willing help of my brother-in-law demonstrated how to make a true Irish Coffee. I find Irish Coffee to be absolutely delicious, given my undying love for two wonderful things: coffee and whiskey! [feast_advanced_jump_to] There, you...