Top ten yummy Irish recipes for St Patrick’s Day 2013

From a full Irish breakfast to chocolate Guinness cake - Irish comfort food for every meal this St Paddy’s Day

Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for one more minute.

Add ¾ cup of Guinness, ¾ cup beef stock, 1 teaspoon dried thyme and ½ teaspoon salt.

Cook until mixture is slightly thickened and then add ½ cup thawed frozen peas and cooked beef.

Spoon into baking dish and spread potato mixture on top.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned. 

9. Colcannon

Boil 4 cups of 1 inch chopped potatoes in salted water. In a separate pot, add 3 tablespoons and if you’d like, 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook until the butter is melted.

Add 4 cups of chopped cabbage or kale and toss well to coat.

Add 1 cup of chopped seitan, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and cook over medium heat until cabbage or kale is tender and reduced in size.

Add the potatoes to the cabbage or kale and mash as you would mashed potatoes. Add 3 sprigs of thyme (leaves only) and 2 tablespoons of soy milk.

Add salt and pepper to taste and serve warm. Serves 4 as a side dish.

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10. Corned beef and cabbage sandwich

Layer thinly carved corned beef brisket on a slice of marbled rye bread.

Top with drained sauerkraut, a drizzle of Thousand Island dressing, and sliced Swiss cheese.

Top with another slice of marbled rye bread and grill in a heated nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both side and cheese in melted.
 

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