Celebrate everything Irish with these hearty Irish dishes

What’s better than a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and a four-leaf clover-carrying leprechaun to find it? It’s these amazing recipes from the Emerald Isle.

The Emerald Isle may be known for classics like colcannon and lamb stew but there’s so much more to Irish cooking than just potatoes and cabbage.

From soda bread to slow-cooked beef, comforting chowder and hearty pies, Ireland’s food landscape is as varied and beautiful as its rolling green scenery.

Pour yourself a Guinness and hide the Baileys from Nana, these are our absolute best Irish recipes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Colin Fassnidge's healthy Irish stew.

Colin Fassnidge’s healthy Irish stew

Who better than THE Irish chef himself, Colin Fassnidge, to show you how to make this classic, warming stew. Be sure to freeze any leftovers for another day.

Irish stew

Valli Little’s warm and healthy Irish stew is the perfect dish to hibernate on this winter.

Guinness and cheddar shepherd's pie.

Guinness and cheddar shepherd’s pie

“Guinness brings depth to this favourite” – Colin Fassnidge

Braised beef shin with swede and mustard colcannon (mash)

Chef Colin Fassnidge and butcher Anthony Puharich get sustainable with a versatile stew, and sing the praises of cows put out to pasture.

Garlic and parmesan potato soup.

Garlic and parmesan potato soup

“You know those viral TikTok parmesan potatoes that had a moment? Well, consider this those flavoursome beauties in soup form. Simply roast the veg, then add stock and sour cream to the pan before blending with a stick blender to a silky smooth soup. One pot, maximum flavour!” – Emma Knowles

Roast pork knuckle with perfect crackle.

Roast pork knuckle with perfect crackle

When the cold creeps in, get cracking with Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich’s German-inspired roast.

Treacle and oat soda bread.

Treacle and oat soda bread

“This treacle and oat soda bread is great with a hearty stew on a cold winter’s evening, but my favourite way to eat it is slathered with excellent butter and a sprinkle of sea salt” - Michael and Pippa James.

Breakfast pies with colcannon

“If you have the time, make the filling the day before so it can cool overnight” - Colin Fassnidge.

Irish breakfast.

Irish breakfast

“This version of a full Irish includes barley, a national staple, which soaks up the pan juices of the chorizo, a spicy substitute for the typical black pudding” – Colin Fassnidge

Sticky Irish whisky short ribs

Beef short ribs are crowd-pleaser. Katie Quinn Davies’ slow-roasts them in Irish whiskey, muscovado sugar and malt vinegar, so that they become wonderfully sticky and sweet.

Corned beef with horseradish bearnaise.

Corned beef with horseradish bearnaise

Corned silverside is a delicious dinner for your whole family with leftovers for sandwiches the next day.

Colin Fassnidge’s ham hock and cheddar pie

With a cider in hand, this is the perfect way to end a long day at work. You’ll want to make two of these...they have a habit of disappearing very quickly.

Seafood chowder, fennel and Pernod pot pies.

Seafood chowder, fennel and Pernod pot pies

“With fresh seafood, plenty of fennel and a touch of saffron, this is the perfect no-fuss pot pie for that ‘little bit fancy’ dinner party. Fennel is like a secret hero ingredient. It’s kind of like that bassline that you can’t really hear, but if you take it out, the whole thing seems wrong. I think it’s really underutilised.” – Matthew Roberts

Seeded Irish brown bread

Create the smell of freshly baked bread at home with this recipe for seeded bread.

Colin Fassnidge's one-tray roast beef.

Colin Fassnidge’s one-tray roast beef

As Anthony Puharich reaches for the rump, Colin Fassnidge discovers his cultured side. The result? A French-influenced Sunday roast that’s light on the washing-up but big on Gallic style.

Matt Moran’s shepherd’s pie

This shepherd’s pie by celebrity chef Matt Moran is the star comfort food dish of the season. Rest assured your whole family will enjoy this one.

Corned wagyu beef with horseradish bechamel.

Corned wagyu beef with horseradish bechamel

It’s corned beef... but not how you know it.

Fassnidge Colcannon

“Growing up, colcannon was a staple on our dinner table. This is my pimped-up version with much more cream than my Mum’s!” - Colin Fassnidge

Potato and leek soup.

Potato and leek soup

The whole family will enjoy this easy to make creamy potato and leek soup with croutons. A cosy and comfort food for dinner on cool nights, this French classic is also elegant enough to serve at your next dinner party.

Bubble and squeak potato hash omelettes

Putting a modern twist on an old breakfast recipe to make your summer brunch a special one.

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