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
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
