Food

STOUT-BRAISED LAMB SHANKS

Posted on March 7th, 2025 by Jane Louise
The aroma of these lamb shanks will draw in diners from all corners of a venue. Serves four. vegetable oil 4 lamb shanks 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste beef stock 1 x 440ml bottle stout fresh thyme

SEAFOOD POT PIE

Posted on March 7th, 2025 by Jane Louise
A fantastic alternative to red meat, the seafood pot pie can be adjusted to suit for availability, using all fish or all shellfish, or a combination as desired. Serves six. ½ cup unsalted butter 1 ½ cups thinly sliced yellow

STEAK AND IRISH STOUT PIE

Posted on March 7th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Like many Irish recipes, the ingredients differ from chef to chef. While this is a simple recipe, others can include extra vegetables such as celery, along with Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves for extra dimension. Serves eight. 1kg round steak,

BEEF AND GUINNESS STEW

Posted on March 7th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Like most Irish stews, beef and Guinness stew is simple to make yet complex in flavour. Serve with a plain mash or colcannon. Serves six. 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces 1.2kg boneless beef chuck, cut into 5cm pieces

ST PADDY’S DAY TRADITIONAL IRISH RECIPES

Posted on March 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Irish cuisine blends hearty flavours with rich traditions and is, of course, a must-have for any St Patrick’s Day celebration. Whether it's enjoying a pint of Guinness paired with a plate of corned beef and colcannon or sipping on a

SODA BREAD

Posted on March 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise
A perfect match for Irish soups and stews. 20 serves. 4 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup butter, softened 4 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 large egg ¼

COLCANNON

Posted on March 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Rich and creamy, colcannon is the perfect side dish. Serves six. 500g potatoes 500g green cabbage, sliced 2 small leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced 1 cup milk, or as needed salt and pepper to taste 1 pinch ground mace ½

BOXTY

Posted on March 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Eaten all year round, Boxty is a potato pancake which is tender on the inside while crispy on the outside. Serves six. 1 ½ cups grated raw potatoes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes 1 large egg

BACON AND CABBAGE SOUP

Posted on March 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise
A simple, chunky soup. Pairs well with soda bread or Guinness bread. Serves four. 250g bacon, diced 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 can diced tomatoes with juice 1 cup chicken stock, or as needed Salt and black pepper

DUBLIN CODDLE

Posted on March 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Legend has it that this sausage and potato stew was left on the stove to ‘coddle’, while some family members were out sinking pints rather than sitting at the dinner table. Serves four. 8 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into 2.5cm