Traditional Irish Apple Cake Originally, Irish apple cakes were steamed in pots beside an open fire. 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 8 tbsp. butter (1 stick) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 large egg (beaten) 1/2 cup … [Read more...] about Traditional Irish Apple Cake
St. Patricks Day
One Pot Keto Colcannon
Colcannon is an amazing Irish comfort food, but loaded with carbs due to the potatoes. Swap cauliflower for the potatoes and you have a keto meal Comforting Keto One Pot Colcannon Colcannon is a lovely Irish comfort food combining potatoes and cabbage, all mashed … [Read more...] about One Pot Keto Colcannon
Make your Own Corned Beef (and Dinner)
We often associate corned beef and cabbage with St. Patrick's Day, but you may be surprised that it doesn't originate in Ireland. It in fact is an American dish. The first generation of Irish-Americans was too poor to afford boiled bacon on St. Paddy's Day, so they turned to … [Read more...] about Make your Own Corned Beef (and Dinner)
Irish Potato Cakes: A Delicious Tradition
Irish potato cakes, a beloved staple of traditional Irish cuisine, showcase the ingenious ways the Irish people have utilized the humble potato. These savoury treats, born from necessity and elevated by creativity, have become integral to Ireland's culinary landscape. Origins … [Read more...] about Irish Potato Cakes: A Delicious Tradition
Irish Soda Bread: A Humble Staple with a Rich History
With only four ingredients, this traditional bread is easy to make at any time of the year. The history of Irish soda bread is a story of resilience, ingenuity, and the enduring spirit of a nation that has weathered countless storms. This humble loaf, with its distinctive … [Read more...] about Irish Soda Bread: A Humble Staple with a Rich History