Irish Colcannon
Ingredients:
1lb store-bought or homemade mashed potatoes 1/4 cup cream or butter 1/2 cup chopped green vegetable such as spinach or broccoli
Directions
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Regular baked potatoes are for everyday weeknight suppers- bake ’em twice for a special St. Patrick’s Day treat! Ingredients:
4 large baking potatoes 1/4 cup cream cheese 2 Tbsp sour cream 2 Tbsp butter Crumbled bacon, chives and shredded cheese to taste
Directions:
Irish Stew
Known traditionally as Stobhach Gaelach, Irish Stew is a catch-all name for meat and potato recipes combined with onion, parsley, water, and root vegetables and cooked over an open fire. The Idaho Potato Commission offers a simple recipe that’s easy to modify to suit your family’s taste. Or visit the BBC Good Food website for a slow-cooker recipe that cooks all day.
Potatoes Gratin
If your family craves some cheesy goodness, potatoes cooked au gratin, as the French say, or baked topped with cheese and breadcrumbs, is a certain crowd-pleaser. Ingredients:
3 pounds boiled small roasting potatoes 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 ounces shredded cheddar, Gruyère, or other hard cheese 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Directions:
Weeknight Roast Dinner
In the U.S., St. Paddy’s Day is celebrated with corned beef and cabbage. In Ireland, a traditional Sunday Dinner is more common. Roast your favorite meat such as beef or a whole chicken atop seasoned, lightly oiled new potatoes. Try Jamie Oliver’s Perfect Roast Beef recipe that cooks along with the potatoes and other vegetables. As the roast cooks, the juices from the meat will infuse the potatoes to create amazing, perfectly-cooked potatoes that burst in your mouth as you eat them. (To pass the time while your roast is cooking, try these fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts with your kids!) Hungry for more St. Patrick’s Day? Take this quiz to test your knowledge, and learn how to celebrate March 17th with a festive party, too! Do you have a favorite way to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with your family? Share your stories and favorite dishes in the comments below!
