BEEF AND GUINNESS STEW
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
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ST PADDY’S DAY TRADITIONAL IRISH RECIPES
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
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
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
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
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
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
