[Beef and guinness pie]

This golden beef pie is classic comfort food; perfect for a cosy night in by the fire.

Shepherd's pie

This is a proper, traditional shepherd's pie recipe, made with chopped, cooked lamb rather than mince. One of the original waste-not-want-not meals.

Boxty

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

Irish stew

Don't wait for St. Patrick's Day to celebrate this classic. The lamb should be so tender it falls off the bone and the gravy lightly thickened by the potatoes. Being Irish, there is always at least as many potatoes as meat!

Irish soda bread rolls

When you need bread in a hurry, Irish soda bread is the answer. Don't be tempted to replace the buttermilk with regular milk, as the lactic acid combined with the bi-carb will ensure the bread rises sufficiently.

Creamy potato and leek soup

Smoked cod and cheddar pie

Slow-cooked lamb shank pie

Make the tender lamb filling a day early for an easier cook. The combination of juicy lamb and a buttery pastry makes for a meal so memorable, it'll be worth all the effort you put in.

Slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew

Warm, hearty and packed with mushrooms and bacon, this beef stew is slow-cooked in a fragrant red wine sauce to tender perfection.

Colcannon

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

Irish fruit cake

This fruit cake is a traditional Irish favourite. Although the inclusion of Irish whiskey makes it authentic, scotch, dark rum or brandy are fine substitutes.

Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake

Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding

This rich, custardy bread and butter pudding is both light, thanks to the flaky croissants, and rich with chocolate and Irish cream. Serve with a dollop of cream or ice-cream.

Irish coffee

Sweet and spiked with liqueur, you can offer Irish coffee in place of traditional dessert.