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Colcannon
(Irish mashed potatoes and kale)
Irish colcannon is a mixed up mash of buttery potatoes and cooked kale and often scallions. Serve colcannan as a filling cold weather side dish.
Shepherd’s Pie
(English-Irish meat pie with mashed potato topping)
Shepherd’s pie is a traditional and satisfying British and Irish meal of meat and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until bubbling and browned.
Scones
(Scottish quick teacakes)
Scones form an essential component of a Devonshire or Cornwall cream tea when served with strawberry jam and clotted cream.
Mashed Potatoes
(Irish and American potato puree)
Mashed potatoes are popular on both Irish and American dinner tables, particularly with meals of roast beef or fried chicken.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
(Irish-American braised brisket with vegetables)
Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional St. Patricks Day dish for Irish Americans, but not for the Irish themselves. The meal became popular in the United States in the 19th century.
Dublin Coddle
(Irish potatoes braised with sausages and bacon)
Dublin coddle is a simple and filling mix of potatoes, sausages and bacon that often serves as a hearty Irish dinner.
Boxty
(Irish potato pancakes)
Boxty, a simple potato pancake, comes from the northern regions of Ireland. It goes well with a breakfast of sausages, bacon and eggs or as a side dish to Irish stew.
Barmbrack
(Irish fruit bread)
Barmbrack is a tea bread popular in Ireland, especially around Halloween. This lightly sweet bread, studded with dried fruit, is best served toasted with a good smear of butter and a hot cup of Irish tea.
Irish Stew
(Irish lamb and potato stew)
Even though this dish — known as ballymaloe, or stobhach gaelach in the Irish language — started out as a meal for hard times, its delicious flavor belies its humble origins.