Have you ever had Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day? It was one of the most popular dishes served in the Irish pub where I worked but did you know that it’s not really a traditional meal for St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland? You see, back in the day, pork was a much …
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One of my favorite things about visiting England was checking out some of the local pubs. No, not for a few drinks, but for some delicious British pub food. I tried out several different quintessential pub dishes during my visit – cottage pie, bangers and mash, and of course, steak and ale pie. When I …
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How to Make Soft Pretzels
I’ve been making these soft pretzels since university when my roommate taught me how. This recipe was handed down through her family (she taught me a lot of fabulous German recipes too!!!) and we used to go to the cheese shop at the local mall to buy port wine cheese spread to put on them. …
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Colcannon, a Tasty Irish Side Dish
Colcannon is a tasty Irish side dish that’s great to serve for St. Brigid’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, or any day you want something that is a little bit different. It’s ideal for taking to a potluck and is always a hit! Simple to make, it’s like mashed potatoes kicked up a notch. As with …
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Traditional Irish Soda Bread
Even though I’m not Irish, for me, it’s just not St. Patrick’s Day without Irish Stew and Irish Soda Bread. I used to work in an Irish pub and these were on the regular menu. And for good reason too – they make for such a yummy hearty meal any day. Nowadays, instead of heading …
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Leprechaun Cheese Ball Recipe
Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in your home? I used to work in an Irish bar so it kind of became a tradition for us – although back then it was all about serving up mugs of green beer and dancing Irish jigs. Later, as a Catholic mom and schoolteacher, it was more of …
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