Nana’s Irish Soda Bread

This is my favorite Irish soda bread. My mother-in-law makes this every St. Patrick’s day and it was passed down to her from her mother, who lived in Wexford, Ireland. I like it much more than the sweet white bread version.

Irish Bangers and Colcannon with Guinness Onion Gravy

A sweet and savory dish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your family. Another selection found worthy of sharing from Closet Cooking…Colcannon is is traditionally made from mashed potatoes and kale (or cabbage), with milk (or cream) and butter. In this version, bacon and green are added boosting both texture and flavor. Bangers are Irish or English pork sausages usually served over […]

A Traditional Irish Side: Colcannon

Here’s a traditional Irish side recipe for Colcannon from Tyler Florence of the Food Network. It’s made with mashed potatoes and cabbage and will taste killer with a plate of corned beef. Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes, scrubbed 2 sticks butter 1 1/4 cups hot milk Freshly ground black pepper 1 head cabbage, cored and finely shredded 1 (1-pound) piece ham […]

Smooth, Creamy Irish Rarebit with Tomatoes

Typically referred to as Welsh Rarebit, this recipe incorporates Guinness, allowing it to be re-named, Irish Rarebit.  Similar to an open-faced cheese sandwich, however rarebit is smoother and creamier. Adding tomatoes alongside adds bonus texture and color to this simple yet flavorful plate. See all of Our Favorite Recipes for St. Pat’s Day SIZE: yields 10 INGREDIENTS:  4 […]

They Might Be 12.5% Irish Most Days, but Today, They’re 100%!

In this beautiful, mixed-up and lately rather angry world we live in, it’s nice to know that we’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day…even if every other day my kids are only 12.5%. Why is it that so many people claim to be Irish? It’s like a clique we all want to be part of. […]

10+ Things to Do in Westfield to Make You Feel Irish!

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and there so many things to take part in downtown. Don’t let a little snow deter you. Tomorrow is supposed to be 45 degrees and the local stores have a lot of fun things to take part in. The Downtown Westfield Corporation is sponsoring live Irish music by Michael Craig Band at […]

Irish Bangers & Colcannon w/Guinness Onion Gravy

A sweet and savory dish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your family. Another selection found worthy of sharing from Closet Cooking… Colcannon is is traditionally made from mashed potatoes and kale (or cabbage),...