Food is an essential part of the St. Patrick's Day celebration, with traditional Irish dishes like corned beef, cabbage and Irish soda bread being served in homes and in restaurants around the U.S. Guinness is also a talisman of the Irish heritage that runs through the history of the U.S., and many a pint of that hearty and delectable brew are purchased and poured every March 17.
If you're looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style this year, these mouthwatering meals are sure to add some Irish flair to your celebration.
Featured in A Return to Ireland: A Culinary Journey from America to Ireland by renowned Irish chef Judith McLoughlin (available here in The Beer Connoisseur Store), these dishes are sure to provide the "meat-and-potatoes" quality that Irish cuisine is so renowned for.
Chef McLoughlin's book features over 100 recipes and gorgeous photos of Irish landscapes, and it aims to take you on a culinary journey from the Irish-American immigrant recipes to the flavors of modern Ireland. Read on to explore the first excerpted recipe.
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Padraig’s Roasted Potato Cups
Serves 4
Potato Cups Ingredients
1¼ pound baby potatoes (red and gold varieties)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
Mushroom Filling Ingredients
1½ tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons shallots (finely chopped)
8 ounces portobello mushrooms (finely chopped)
2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
1½ ounces aged Irish cheddar cheese (1 tablespoon grated/the remaining shaved)
Salt and pepper to season
