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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!

Round slate containing assorted Irish Cheddar cheeses, garnished with fruit.
Irish Cheddar

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.

Bannock of Traditional Irish Soda Bread with sliced cheese and butter on the side.
Traditional Irish Soda Bread

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…

Plate of Ulster Fry components.
Ulster Fry

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.

Whole Irish Apple Cake with two slices cut from it.
Irish Apple Cake

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….

Three Irish Pancakes served with butter and sugar.
Irish Pancakes (Boxty)

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!

Slices of baked Irish Wheaten Bread with butter and jam in the background.
Irish Wheaten Bread

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 served in ramekins.
Easy Cottage Pie

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.

Platter of potato skins.
Air Fryer Potato Skins

These Potato Skins are double air fried and filled with cheeses, smoked bacon crumbles and topped with scallions.

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