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Traditional Irish recipes

It may be a bit tricky to pick but trust us when we say that Irish cuisine is comfort food at its very best. With melt-in-your mouth beef and lamb dishes, beautiful breads and rich cakes, you're sure to be in for a warming, hearty and nourishing meal every time. And this wouldn't be an Irish recipe collection without Ireland's most famous brew! Try our Guinness-marinated rump steak or beef and Guinness pies for dinner and then finish off with a traditional Irish coffee for dessert.
Irish soda bread rolls
Boiled whisky fruit cake
Baking

Boiled whisky fruit cake

This recipe is an updated version of an old favourite cake dating back to the 1960s. Store in the fridge, well-sealed, then cut while it’s cold: it soon comes to room temperature. Note
colcannon
Gluten-free

Colcannon

Made from buttery mashed potatoes with either shredded cabbage or kale, colcannon is a classic Irish dish.
Boxty
Baking

Boxty

Delicious and simple! Boxty is a traditional Irish pancake, made of mashed and grated potato.

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