Cozy, authentic recipes straight from the Emerald Isle, where comfort food is an art form. This is quintessential late winter fare, whether you’re hunkering down or dreaming of that first burst of spring. These classic recipes will transport you to the Irish countryside!
IRISH OATMEAL SODA BREAD
Rustic Irish soda bread made with oatmeal is delicious. It’s a miracle how this easy no-yeast, one bowl recipe bakes up into an authentic, crusty, artisan loaf. Serve for breakfast with butter and jam, or alongside any soup or stew.
IRISH APPLE CAKE
This is an authentic old fashioned Irish apple cake, the kind that would be made throughout the apple harvest season all over Ireland, where every farmhouse has its own prized version of the recipe. It’s delicious with or without the traditional custard sauce.
INSTANT POT IRISH STEW
The real deal, a classic rich stew made with lamb, potatoes, root veggies, cabbage, and, of course, a good dose of Guinness.
CLASSIC FISH PIE
Delicious fish pie topped with mashed potatoes ~ I’m crazy for a great creamy fish pie. You can use all sorts of fish or shellfish in this uber comforting meal.
IRISH STEW ~ Feasting at Home
Classic Irish Stew is as traditional as it gets. Green peas and fresh herbs added at the last minute keep it fresh.
COTTAGE PIE
Cottage Pie and its cousin Shepherd’s Pie is as traditional as it gets. Serve with peas, Brussels sprouts, or a fresh salad.
BOXTY ~ Farmette
A traditional Northern Irish potato cake made quick and easy in your cast iron skillet.
SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE ~ foodiecrush
The slow cooker makes this St Paddy’s Day must-have super convenient.
TRADITIONAL IRISH LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
Serve it with a drizzle of soured cream, some fresh snipped chives, and a big chunk of warm soda bread.
GUINNESS BEEF AND ONION POT PIE ~ My Kitchen Love
This beef and onion pot pie with potato topping looks like it would be right at home on an Irish farmhouse table.
IRISH BREAD PUDDING WITH WHISKEY CARAMEL SAUCE ~ The Cookie Rookie
Transform a plain loaf of bread into a sumptuous dessert by making classic bread pudding. I think I need to start putting whiskey caramel sauce on everything!
OVERNIGHT STEEL CUT OATS WITH WHISKEY BUTTER
This Irish style porridge is a fantastic way to treat house guests — or your own family — to a cozy, bed & breakfast style morning with little effort.
IRISH SODA SCONES
For an authentic Irish country breakfast, it doesn’t get more perfect than these scones, some Irish butter, and a dollop of homemade jam.
COLCANNON
This colcannon is a frugal Irish dish of mashed potatoes with chopped cooked kale, green onions, milk or cream, and lots of butter.
DUBLIN CODDLE
Onions, potatoes, sausages, and bacon (basically all the best things) get slow cooked together in this dish.
CLOTTED CREAM SHORTBREAD
Crisp, buttery shortbread proves that dessert doesn’t have to be decadent to be fabulous.
CHEDDAR AND BACON IRISH SODA BREAD ~ Jessica Gavin
A colorful ‘bacony’ twist on simple, no-yeast soda bread
FAMILY IRISH STEW ~ Donal Skehan
Love the layered potato crust!
IRISH FISH CAKES WITH 30 SECOND TARTAR SAUCE
These fish cakes are made extra light and fluffy with mashed potatoes. And of course the creamy homemade tartar sauce takes them over the top!
HOMEMADE IRISH CREAM
Because no Irish round up would be complete without a little tipple ~ cheers!
Want to put more authentic Irish food on your table? Check out these books for more gorgeous, traditional recipes~
- Darina Allen is the queen of farm-fresh Irish cuisine, and she’s written loads of great cookbooks.
- I especially love Irish Traditional Cooking.
- One of my other favorite sources for authentic Irish fare is The Country Cooking of Ireland, it’s a big gorgeous book worthy of a spot on your coffee table!
- The National Trust’s Book of Scones is a must if you love them like I do.
- The Farmette Cookbook is from a fellow blogger!
Sue,,Your.farmhouse.recipes.are.awesome..Thanx.for.sharing.all.of.these.precious.recipes..Have.a.great.rest.of.the…………day…
2-15-2022
Tried the Coddle. Loved it! The stews look great too, although not too much different from the stews I’m used to cooking. And I’m not even Irish!
Love your recipes. Grew up in North Hampton!!
Oh my! I’ll definitely be cooking up some of these Irish dishes for my family. Last name Kelley here with strong Irish background. Hoping some day to make the trip over to visit, who knows possibly relocate!
I was born in Wisconsin but my heart is in Ireland. Both sides of my family were mostly Irish. My grandmother came from Ireland and still spoke Gallic. My Maiden name as Gallagher and my Mom was McCarthy. I want to learn as much as I can about family and the Irish. I don’t care if they are Catholic or Lutheran. It does not have me. I love them all.
I started my love affair with Ireland with Ireland 47 year ago….love that wonder “little bit of heaven” and its history but most of all I love the people and love the food …. so wholesome, so down to earth.