Irish
Here you’ll find traditional Irish recipes, and popular Irish recipes. Many of these recipes have been passed onto me by my family members.
Irish folklore mentions food cooked in cauldrons and spits – I promise none of that! Irish cuisine has come a long way since then, and although the humble spud is often front and centre of Irish meals, we do cook and eat other foods.
Our foods include freshwater fish, oceanic seafood, grass fed dairy and meats, grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. Don’t forget the drink, I’ll have a few beverages in here too!
Let’s delve into the world of Irish Cheddar. I’ll show you my taste test results, tell you how to serve & what to pair with Irish Cheddar.
Traditional Irish Soda Bread is one of the easiest and quickest breads there is to make. Comprised of flour and buttermilk, along with sugar, salt and baking soda, thrown in for good measure. No kneading or proofing. You can have…
Back bacon, streaky bacon (regular bacon in the States,) sausages, wheaten bread, soda bread and potato farls (flat potato bread) make up the core of the Ulster Fry. Additions include fried eggs, mushrooms and British baked beans to complete it.
Made with tart, crisp Granny Smith apples mixed into a simple batter to produce a moist, traditional Irish Apple Cake. There is no addition of spices or flavorings, so the true flavors of each ingredient can be tasted and appreciated….
Irish Pancakes or Boxty is a popular Irish dish made from potatoes and flour, then cooked on a griddle or in a skillet. Some recipes use only grated raw potatoes, others use mashed potato, but this recipe uses both!
Irish Wheaten Bread is a quick, no knead bread shaped into a ‘bannock’ (round shape) with two criss cross slits made in the top of it before baking. It is a healthier option to soda bread as it uses whole…
Easy Cottage Pie is a marriage of deeply savory beef in gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and finished in the oven until that beautiful golden hue appears.
These Potato Skins are double air fried and filled with cheeses, smoked bacon crumbles and topped with scallions.