St. Patrick's Day

Pale lager beer adds the mellow flavors of barley, hops, and malt to a rich vegetable stew. The secret ingredient is quick-cooking tapioca, which thickens the stew and gives it a glistening sheen. ...read more

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 ...read more

In this cousin to Irish colcannon, mustard greens, leek tops, and nutmeg add depth of flavor to mashed potatoes. For the liveliest spice, grate fresh whole nutmeg on the prong-like side of a box grater. ...read more

This classic variation on potatoes au gratin is a cheese-free affair. To make the recipe gluten-free, simply omit the flour and replace the milk with heavy cream, which will thicken as it cooks. ...read more

Paprika-spiced roasted parsnip ribbons make a tasty garnish for mashed parsnips. ...read more

Like Ireland, Cornwall is a Celtic region, so it’s no surprise that these turnovers are a favorite in pubs all over Ireland. ...read more

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. ...read more

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. Traditional Irish stout is not vegan, but to find a beer that is, log on to veganconnection.com. ...read more

It really isn’t an Irish dinner unless there are potatoes. These can be served as a side dish, or combined with a stew to make a cottage pie: Simply place the stew in a pie dish, spread the potatoes on top, and place under the broiler until the potatoes are browned. ...read more

This ultra-Irish dish varies from one county to the next, with some cooks using cabbage in place of kale, others using leeks or onions for extra flavor. Here, it gets a modern-day makeover with purple potatoes, garlic and shiitake mushrooms to reflect all the delicious new ...read more

The roasted barley in flavorful black stouts gives it a depth that makes it a favorite for baking. This moist cake is a delicious teatime treat; for dessert, serve it with berries and ice cream. ...read more