Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by infusing traditional Irish dishes with fresh, aromatic herbs. These herb-inspired recipes bring delightful flavors and wholesome freshness to your festive table!
1. Rosemary Garlic Irish Soda Bread
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Ingredients:
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4 cups flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ¾ cups buttermilk
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Preparation: Combine flour, baking soda, salt, rosemary, and garlic. Mix in buttermilk to form dough. Shape into a round loaf, score the top, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30-35 minutes.
2. Minty Colcannon
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Ingredients:
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4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
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4 cups kale, chopped
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½ cup fresh mint, chopped
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¼ cup butter
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½ cup milk
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender. Sauté kale lightly. Mash potatoes, stir in kale, mint, butter, and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Parsley and Thyme Irish Stew
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Ingredients:
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1 lb lamb or beef, cubed
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4 carrots, sliced
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3 potatoes, cubed
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1 onion, diced
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
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4 cups beef broth
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Preparation: Brown meat, add vegetables, herbs, and broth. Simmer gently for 1-2 hours until tender. Season to taste.
4. Dill and Chive Potato Pancakes
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Ingredients:
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3 cups grated potatoes
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¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
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2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
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1 egg
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¼ cup flour
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Oil for frying
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Preparation: Mix ingredients into batter. Drop spoonfuls into hot oil, flatten, and fry until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Why Use Fresh Herbs?
Herbs add vibrant taste, nutritional benefits, and aromatic complexity to your cooking, making traditional dishes extraordinary.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by embracing herbs in your festive dishes, bringing warmth and delight to every bite. Enjoy your flavorful herbal feast!
