Hearty Irish Lager Stew
Pale lager beer adds the mellow flavors of barley, hops, and malt to a rich vegetable stew.
Pale lager beer adds the mellow flavors of barley, hops, and malt to a rich vegetable stew.
There’s one snack you’re sure to find in pubs all over the British Isles: small bags of salt-and-vinegar crisps (potato chips). Here, we revisit the pint-and-crisp tradition with roasted potatoes that have been cooked in water and vinegar to give them a similar addictive salty-sourness. Serve with mustard, artisanal ketchup, or a favorite dipping sauce.
Once upon a time, St. Patrick’s Day was a humble holiday honoring the man who brought Christianity to Ireland. Today, March 17 has evolved into a larger-than-life party synonymous with drinking, parades, and—of course—feasting on traditional Irish foods.
Like Ireland, Cornwall is a Celtic region, so it’s no surprise that these turnovers are a favorite in pubs all over Ireland.
Irish soda bread is just barely sweet and biscuit-like—perfect with a savory meal. It’s usually baked in a large round, but here we’ve cut it into scone-like wedges that take only 20 minutes to bake.
This stew tastes even better as leftovers, once the flavors have had a chance to develop. Serve it over mashed potatoes for a deliciously comforting meal.