I mentioned on Saturday that I was making gur cake. I really didn't expect the response I would get on all my social media channels from Dubs (Dublin natives), Corkonians (who call it chester cake) and Deise natives (from Waterford, who call it donkey gudge cake apparently).
Cottage Pie and its cousin Shepherd's Pie are the crown jewels of Irish and British country cooking and everyone should know how to make one.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and put a smile on your face and a jig in your step with Traditional Irish Potato Boxty or potato cakes! Boxty are delicious potato pancakes, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside and made with a combination of mashed potatoes and raw grated potatoes.
This traditional Kerry Irish Apple Cake is a family favorite and can be served any time.
These traditional desserts from Ireland are simply delicious. Get the recipes here.
If you grew up with an Irish grandma, these nostalgic recipes will feel like a big hug from your Grandma.
A Scottish Bridie is simple hand-held meat pie made in a horseshoe shape. It usually contains beef, and sometimes onion, and a few various seasonings. Forfar Bridies are named after the town of Forfar, in Angus, where it’s said a baker called Mr Jolly invented them around the late 19th century in Back Wynd, which is now known as Queen Street (story as told in The Scots Kitchen).
Hearty and comforting, these traditional Irish foods can be created at home, but you should definitely eat them when traveling in Ireland.
Picture this: It’s a cozy evening, and you’re yearning for a comforting snack that’s not just delicious but also a taste of tradition. That’s when Irish curry sauce with chips steps onto the scene, offering a symphony of flavors that’s truly irresistible. This favorite late night snack combines the ultimate cozy comfort food of golden brown fries dipped in unique combination of pub food meets gourmet food. This sweet and mildly spicy sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for fries. Make a plate of your favorite Irish chips (Pub style fries, steak fries, or french fries) and get ready to enjoy the satisfying sweet flavor of mildly spicy and absolutely irresistible curry sauce with your fries. Yum!
Local's guide to the best British food. Traditional English, Scottish, Welsh & Northern Irish dishes and desserts you have to try in the UK.
Boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake that uses both cooked mashed potatoes and grated raw potatoes. It typically consists of flour, eggs and baking soda. The baking soda gives it that pancake-like rise while the raw grated potatoes imparts a nice 'bite' similar to a latke.
Explore vegan Irish favorites: Irish stew, Boxty, Shepherd's Pie, Soda Bread, Colcannon, and more. 15 Vegan Irish Recipes.
Looking for new traditional recipes? These Irish dinner recipes are easy to make and delicious. Enjoy these family dinners and dinners for two.
The best cucumber sandwich recipe I've had. Makes 7 regular sandwiches or 21 small crustless English Tea Cucumber Sandwiches.
The warmth, heartiness, and richness of Irish food is a true reflection of the warmth, friendliness, and sense of community in Irish pubs across the globe.
The breakfast of champions. A plate of ALL the cooked breakfast bits... The full, traditional Irish breakfast or a "fry up" as it's more commonly known.
Want to prepare an authentic Irish meal for St. Patrick's Day? Here are the foods Irish people really eat on the holiday, plus two they don't.
These Irish comfort foods have the spirit of tradition with a fun twist. St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and on this lucky holiday, it would be awesome to have some delicious recipes to complements a pint of beer. Irish food is rooted in tradition and is typically stews or long braises which to me…
Traditional Irish recipes from Irish stew, colcannon, and soda bread to rustic apple cake and homemade Irish Cream!
A recent visit to the beautiful tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka and buying some factory tea has inspired this post and had me in the kitchen baking a Barmbrack, a traditional Irish Tea…
Many Americans are surprised to learn that corned beef and cabbage is seldom eaten in Ireland. It is in fact an Irish American tradition. In my homeland bacon and cabbage is probably the most traditional of all Irish dinners. In this section I'll share some old favorites for an Irish dinner like fish and chips, and I'll also add some modern day Irish favorites like chicken curry, even if these recipes are inspired by international cuisine.
This Scotch Egg Recipe is a fun easy pub snack that is full of flavor, easy to make and is the perfect fun appetizer to serve at gatherings.
From late-night indulgent dishes to recipes passed down from generation to generation, here are the weird Irish foods you have to try!
Learn how to make Irish dingle pie with this comfort food dinner recipe. This hearty pie is packed with root veggies and leftover roasted lamb—all baked under a beautiful golden crust of hot water pastry. Splurge and enjoy a slice of Ireland!
Want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some traditional Irish food? From Shepherd's Pie to Irish Soda Bread, you'll love this delicious St. Patrick's Day food.
The warmth, heartiness, and richness of Irish food is a true reflection of the warmth, friendliness, and sense of community in Irish pubs across the globe.
Need a hearty meal to stretch for the whole family? This Irish Meatball Stew recipe is packed full of enough veggies and meatballs to feed up to 8 people!
This classic British dish always delivers.
When the theme “Sweet as Pie” was announced for this months Sweet Adventures Blog Hop hosted by KC of the Capers of a Kitchen Crusader… apple pie came to mind. Warm apple pie with…
After a little trial and error, I managed to re-create this traditional Irish specialty, and while I make my Irish Boxty with a creamy mushroom filling, get creative and serve your boxty with a chicken or beef filling or a range of other vegetables to suit your taste. Slàinte!
Sail through easy ideas for dinner with our creative easy meal ideas, easy dessert recipes that are sinfully simple to whip up, and stellar breakfast & brunch favourites that'll leave your pallet singing. Embrace the authentic, bold and inviting flavours of Ireland today!
Savory Irish Potato Pie Recipe - Crispy crust layered with potatoes, onions, and bacon. The Saint Patrick's Day favorite is a must have at an Irish dinner!
Put a delicious twist on a traditional Irish dish by swapping the bacon for ham and baking it in the oven with puff pastry on top. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party. Ham and cabbage pie is a comfort food everyone will love!
This authentic English scone recipe is adapted from the Buckingham Palace cookbook. It's a simple plain scone that is meant to be served with clotted cream and jam. It's ideal for afternoon or cream tea.
Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes is an Emerald Isle staple and vies with champ and colcannon as a favorite potato dish. It's often served for breakfast but a can make a tasty side any time of the day.
Irish Apple Cake is a soft vanilla spice cake with a crunchy sugar topping that's loaded with tart apples. Serve the cake with creamy vanilla custard sauce, buttery whisky sauce, or both.
