When you hear Waterford, you’re likely to think of its famous crystal. However, Waterford is equally famous for its Blaa, which is a soft white bread roll with a floury exterior. It is the quintessential morning roll that locals fill with sausages, eggs, crispy bacon, or whatever else suits their fancy. They’re perfect for St….
St. Patrick's Day
Irish Boxty with Smoked Salmon
Boxty is a traditional Irish pancake. It is often made with a combination of mashed potatoes and raw grated potatoes mixed with flour, milk, and egg.
Irish Pan Haggerty
Irish Pan Haggerty is a delicious twist on a classic Northumberland potato dish using Dubliner cheese. It’s easy to make and will definitely wow those at your St. Patrick’s Day gathering.
Irish Potato Leek Soup
This Irish Potato Leek Soup is a crowd pleasing soup that is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! In fact, it’s probably the most delicious Potato Leek Soup that you’ll ever taste! What’s even better is that this awesome soup is easy to make, and equally good served either hot or cold.
British Breakfast Sausage
British Breakfast Sausage is different from American sausage in that it generally contains “rusk” or breadcrumbs along with water or stock. These two ingredients, along with the processing, produce a fine textured sausage that I always look forward to when I visit the UK.
14 Lucky Irish Dishes for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. I teamed up with Grits and Pinecones to bring you 14 Lucky Irish Dishes certain to put a little jig in your step and a smile on your face.
Quick and Easy Traditional Tartar Sauce
Tartar sauce is a traditional accompaniment to fried seafood. It’s quick and easy to prepare, and only requires a handful of ingredients. I’ve been making this tartar sauce for years for fried shrimp, fish and chips and other seafood delicacies. It never disappoints!
Make Ahead Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional staple of Irish cooking. It’s easy to make, and incredibly tasty. Shepherd’s Pie can be made ahead and frozen for an anytime meal. In fact, I typically have several in the freezer for those evenings when I don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Mini Reuben Croustades
If you like Reuben sandwiches, you’ll love these delectable bite-sized morsels. They’re perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Irish Colcannon
The Irish are famous for their potato dishes, and Colcannon is no exception. It’s traditionally made with mashed potatoes, cabbage (or kale), onions, and butter. As a special treat for St. Patrick’s Day, I added some crispy bacon.