Tag Archives: irish

St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Collection

Posted on March 14, 2016 by HelenFern

Wow – is it almost St. Patrick’s day, already??  Three more days and it’s time for all those Irish treats.  Need some recipes?  Well then, read on!  (we have six for you!)

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Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Posted on March 12, 2015 by HelenFern

Irish soda bread here in the U.S. almost always has a lot of sugar, raisins and caraway seed.  Although some traditional Irish soda breads do have the seed, they are not sweet, but rather savory breads.  Goes great with Irish … Continue reading →

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Irish Coddle

Posted on March 10, 2015 by HelenFern

Coddle, a potato and meat stew,  dates back to the 1700s in Ireland and is linked to the cities rather than the countryside.  Irish Catholics didn’t eat meat on Fridays, so they would prepare a potato and meat stew on … Continue reading →

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Irish Potato Soup (and it’s gluten free)

Posted on March 8, 2015 by HelenFern

I’m usually fairly modest when it comes to tooting my own horn, but ya know – This soup is pretty doggone good!!  My husband called it the best potato soup he’s ever eaten!  (and it’s so easy to make!) It’s … Continue reading →

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Irish Coffee

Posted on March 5, 2015 by HelenFern

A wonderful way to end your day – or a Sunday brunch – and just in time for St. Patty’s Day! I love Irish coffee and was happy to see it’s quite easy to make! Irish coffee has been around … Continue reading →

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