Hearty Irish Lager Stew
Pale lager beer adds the mellow flavors of barley, hops, and malt to a rich vegetable stew.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making one or two of these delicious and warming Irish foods.
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.