Recipes

Our tested Irish recipes

Every dish here has been cooked in a home kitchen before it is published. Start with a classic, then try something new. If you are new to Irish cooking, our soda bread and Irish stew are the best places to begin.

A round Irish soda bread with a cross cut into the top

Classic Irish Soda Bread

Four ingredients, one bowl, no waiting for dough to rise. A reliable loaf for any day of the week.

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A bowl of hearty Irish stew with lamb, potatoes and carrots

Slow-Cooked Irish Stew

Lamb, potatoes and onions simmered low and slow until the broth turns rich and glossy.

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A bowl of creamy colcannon topped with melted butter

Colcannon with Spring Onions

Mashed potatoes folded with cabbage and scallions, finished with a well of golden butter.

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Golden boxty potato pancakes stacked on a plate

Boxty Potato Pancakes

Crisp on the outside, soft within. A traditional potato pancake that is easier than it looks.

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A bowl of Dublin coddle with sausages, bacon and potatoes

Dublin Coddle

A gentle one-pot supper of sausages, bacon and potatoes, simmered until tender and comforting.

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A block of golden Irish butter on a wooden board

Why Irish Butter Tastes Different

A closer look at the butter that makes so many Irish dishes taste the way they do.

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