23 Traditional Irish Foods to Eat on St. Patrick's Day
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- 01 Feb 2023
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We’ve all come to know and love the traditional Irish foods eaten on St. Patrick’s Day. You know the menu: corned beef, cabbage and potatoes.
What you might not know is that traditional St. Patrick’s Day food in Ireland includes a much more expansive menu. Some of these dishes are recipes you might prepare as your weeknight dinners without even realizing their heritage within Irish cuisine. They also make excellent traditional Irish foods to add to your St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
What dishes will you include on your table for St. Patrick’s Day this year? You might be surprised at how large the selection is. There are breads, stews, pies and desserts — and even a few beverages. The list below brings together a collection of traditional Irish foods that will expand your options and add a dash of true Irish spirit to the holiday.
Learn to Make Traditional Irish Foods
If you need a little help getting your adventure with traditional Irish foods off the ground, you can always sign up for classes with a talented chef. Cooking classes in Los Angeles, cooking classes in Boston and other cooking classes near you are the perfect way to dive in. If you prefer to learn from the comfort of your own kitchen, there are online cooking classes that’ll have you covered, too.
Traditional Irish Foods
1. Shepherd’s Pie
A classic found on dinner tables throughout Ireland, shepherd’s pie combines beef and vegetables in a crust of mashed potatoes. It’s a traditional Irish food that gathers distinctly Irish ingredients in a single dish. And it can even be made with a plant-based twist in this vegan shepherd's pie recipe!
2. Colcannon
The name may sound mysterious, but this savory potato side dish couldn’t be easier to make. Potatoes thickened with milk or cream serves as the base. Cabbage, leeks, scallions and garlic are added as seasoning, to taste. A generous topping of brown butter makes this traditional Irish food a sure St. Patrick’s Day winner. Read More…
