FATHER’S DAY, THE IRISH WAY

Families are being invited to celebrate Father’s Day in true Irish style on Sunday 7 September across Ganley Group Hospitality’s three Irish venues: The Bay Hotel in Mornington, The Fifth Province in St Kilda, and The Windsor Castle in Windsor.

MORE TRADITIONAL IRISH RECIPES TO FEAST ON ST PADDY’S DAY

With St Patrick’s Day fast approaching, PubTIC has assembled another seven recipes, for a mouth-watering Irish menu, continuing from part one. Classic recipes, naturally including those featuring Guinness, will ensure a fun-filled celebration on the Irish day of festivities. Beef

GUINNESS BREAD

This rich and flavourful bread, made with the smooth depth of stout, delivers a hearty, slightly tangy loaf that's perfect for any occasion—whether served warm with butter or as a side to a stew or soup. Twelve servings. 1 cup

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

This basic yet delicious soup pairs well with soda bread or Guinness bread. Serves eight. 1 cup butter 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 litre chicken stock 4 cups yellow potatoes, peeled

IRISH SHEPHERD’S PIE

This hearty Irish shepherd’s pie is a comforting classic that brings the flavours of Ireland straight to the table. Serves eight. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1kg lean lamb mince 1 onion, diced ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 3

STOUT-BRAISED LAMB SHANKS

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

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

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

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

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