Steamed, Boiled, and Roast Vegetables Boiled Potatoes Boiled potatoes are usually boiled with the skin on and then removed once the potatoes are done. Served whole or cut into large pieces served with butter, salt, and pepper to taste. Roast Potatoes Roasts potatoes are peeled first, drizzled with oil, then put in a baking pan […]
Irish Stew 500g or 1 lb of mutton (or lamb) 1 kg or 2 lb potatoes 250g or 1/2 lb onions 250g or 1/2 lb carrots sprigs of parsley, chopped 250 ml or 1/2 pint water or stock salt and pepper Cut the meat into medium-sized chunks. Peel and thickly slice the vegetables. Put the […]
Irish Tea 2-3 teabags of black tea milk sugar Boil one kettle full of water. Place 2-3 teabags of black tea into a tea pot and then add boiled water. Let steep for 3-5 minutes. Fill a teacup 1/4 -1/3 full of milk and add tea. Some people prefer to also add sugar. This is […]
Potato Cakes 3 boiled potatoes 2 tsp flour 2 tbsp milk butter salt and pepper In large mixing bowl mash potatoes until a consistently lumpy texture. Add the flour and milk until the mixture is moistened but not wet. Mash in butter, salt, and pepper to taste. Shape into disks about 4 inches wide and […]
Soda Bread 1/2 kg or 1 lb plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp sugar (optional) 2 cups or 1/2 liter or 1 pint buttermilk Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and sugar into a large bowl. Aerate by scooping handfuls up and down in the bowl. Add enough buttermilk […]
Potato Soup 2 potatoes 1 small onion 2 rashers (pieces) of streaky bacon 250 ml or 1/2 pint milk 1 tbsp flour 1 bay leaf salt and pepper chopped parsley Prepare and finely chop or grate the vegetables. Remove the rind from the bacon and cut up finely. Sauté the bacon, potatoes, and onion for […]
It is a popular belief that the foods of Ireland are bland due to the wide use of potatoes. However, the history of Irish cooking shows a wide use of fresh ingredients with a variety of foods before and after the potato became a dietary staple. For centuries, while the Irish people struggled with poverty, […]
May the luck of the Irish lead to happiest heights and the highway you travel be lined with green lights. I drink to your health when I’m with you. I drink to your health when I’m alone. I drink to your health so often, I’m starting to worry about my own! May your heart be […]
May you die in bed at 95, shot by a jealous spouse. May the good Lord take a liking to you, but not too soon! May you live to be 100 years, with one extra year to repent. May the doctor never earn a pound out of you. May God grant you many years to […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Gaelic: Beannachtam na Feile Padraig! English: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick was a gentleman, Who through strategy and stealth, Drove all the snakes from Ireland, Here’s a toasting to his health. But not too many toastings Lest you lose yourself and then Forget the good Saint Patrick And see all those […]
