Had your fill of dyed green eggs and lime Jello? Here's a list of some more sophisticated Irish treats, in honor of Saint Patrick's Day.
1) Beef Stew. Chunks of tender beef, potatoes, a shake of Worcestershire sauce, all hot and bubbling. Is there anything better on a cold damp day?
2) Irish chocolate cake. As dark and moist as the soil of the Emerald Isle, kicked up a notch with a dash of Irish cream liquor.
3) Cream scones. Lightly sweet and crumbly, with a shiny top, these with raspberry jam and clotted cream make me wish America had more of a tea time tradition.
4) Irish cheddar fondue. Sharp Irish Cheddar with a glug of stout; try it with steamed Brussels sprouts or chunks of Irish brown bread for a humble, warming dinner with friends.
5) Bread-and-butter pudding. Chunks of slightly stale bread, lavishly buttered and soaked in custard, become a sublime comfort dessert.
6) Steak and kidney pie. Cooking kidneys is not for the faint-of-heart (hint: soak, soak, soak), but this rich, velvety pie will really stick to your ribs.
7) Irish oatmeal. These steal cut oats beat the pants of the insipid instant variety. Try them with fruit and yogurt.
8) Corned beef and cabbage. The ultimate nostalgia food for Irish-Americans, and a perfect slow-cooking Sunday dinner for the rest of us.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
3-14-2008 @ 11:51AM
KazamaSmokers said...
I think corned beef and cabbage is Irish-American.
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3-14-2008 @ 12:13PM
Kiwi Carlisle said...
Also, you've got the wrong stew there. It should be LAMB stew, not beef.
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3-14-2008 @ 6:15PM
badfrog said...
Here:
http://www.recipesource.com/ethnic/europe/irish/
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3-14-2008 @ 6:16PM
badfrog said...
Not to pile on, but find a serious Irish cookbook. From Ireland. My uncle Turlough does not eat this way.
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3-17-2008 @ 3:25PM
Stan said...
How about some Bewely's Irish Breakfast tea to go with all that food? I found several different types of black tea at http://www.tealaden.com. They also have my personal favorite- Barrys
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