IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR

IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR...a great Irish recipe to try..nice one !

INGREDIENTS

• 2 c. half and half (or use 1 c. heavy cream & 1 c. milk)
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 c. plus 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1 c. Irish Whiskey
• 1 tsp. chocolate extract
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract (do not use vanilla flavoring)
• 1 tsp. coconut extract
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract

INSTRUCTIONS
Place half and half in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat. Beat egg yolks with sugar until thick and pale yellow in color. Whisk in half the hot milk mixture, a small amount at a time.
Return mixture to saucepan. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Do not let boil or mixture will curdle. (If mixture begins to curdle, immediately remove from heat and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth.) Remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Cover by laying plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent a skin from forming.
Refrigerate until completely cool. Remove cream mixture from refrigerator and stir in the Irish Whiskey and the extracts. Pour into bottles and store in refrigerator. The Irish recipe is ready to use....nice taste ! Enjoy it !

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IRISH COFFEE PIE

IRISH COFFEE PIE ...a classic Irish recipe...try it....great for desserts !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 graham cracker crust
• 1 box Dream Whip (use 2 packages)
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee
• 1/2 cup cold milk
• 1/3 cup water
• 5 tablespoons whiskey
• 1 small package Cool Whip
• Jimmies or chocolate curls

INSTRUCTIONS
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine Dream Whip, instant coffee and milk.Beat on high speed for 1 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup water and whiskey. Beat until light and fluffy.Blend in Cool Whip. Pour into pie crust and sprinkle with Jimmies or chocolate curls. Freeze for about 1 hour before serving. The Irish recipe of coffee pie is ready....enjoy the dessert ! Nice one !

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IRISH POTATO CASSEROLE

IRISH POTATO CASSEROLE ...a great Irish recipe to try ! Nice !

INGREDIENTS

• 32 oz Tater Tots
• 1 onion, grated
• 8 oz sour cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup grated Cheddar Cheese
• 1 can undiluted Cream of Chicken Soup
• 3/4 stick butter
• 2 cups crushed corn flakes (for topping)
• 3/4 stick butter for top of corn flakes

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.Combine first seven ingredients.Pour 3/4 stick of melted butter over cornflakes and stir together until butter is incorporated. Top casserole with buttered cornflakes.
Bake for 45 minutes. The Irish recipe is ready. Enjoy it with friends ! Nice one !

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BANOFFEE PIE (IRISH)

BANOFFEE PIE ...a great Irish recipe to try....a nice one !
INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces uncooked shortcrust pastry
• 1.5 tins condensed milk (13.5 ounces each)
• 1.5 pounds firm bananas
• 375 ml of double cream
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered instant coffee
• 1 dessertspoon castor sugar
• a little freshly ground coffee

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to gas mark 5 (400F). Lightly grease a 10in x 1.5in flan tin. Line this with the pastry thinly rolled out. Prick the base all over with a fork and bake blind until crisp. Allow to cool.
The secret of this delicious pudding lies in the condensed milk.
Immerse the cans unopened in a deep pan of boiling water. Cover and boil for 5 hours making sure that the pan does not boil dry* (see CAUTION).
Remove the tin from the water and allow to cool completely before opening. Inside you will find the soft toffee filling (or use dulce de leche)

Method: Whip the cream with the instant coffee and sugar until thick and smooth. Now spread the toffee over the base of the flan. Peel and halve the bananas lengthwise and lay them on the toffee. Finally spoon or pipe on the cream and lightly sprinkle over the freshly ground coffee.

*CAUTION: It is absolutely vital to top up the pan of boiling water frequently during the cooking of the cans. 5 hours is a long time and if they are allowed to boil dry the cans will explode causing a grave risk to life, limb and kitchen ceilings. The Irish recipe of pie is ready...enjoy the appetizer ! Great taste !

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COUNTY CORK IRISH STEW

COUNTY CORK IRISH STEW ...a nice Irish recipe...try it !

INGREDIENTS

• 8 small lamb chops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, butter, or lard
• 1 tablespoon fresh Parsley, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon each whole peppercorns, rosemary, thyme
• 3 to 4 medium potatoes
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large leek white, thinly sliced
• 10 small white onions
• 1-1/2 cups celery stalks, diced
• 1-1/2 cup peas
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Season lamb with salt and pepper. In large saucepan, layer the chops side by side.
Turn once to brown both sides. Spoon off any melted fat and add enough water to cover chops. Bring to a boil and add parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme and rosemary tied up in a cheesecloth for easy removal, or simply add to stew.
Reduce heat and simmer on low heat. Peel potatoes and shape into bite sized rounds. Add potatoes, cabbage, onion, leek, white onions and celery to stew.
Simmer 20 minutes and add peas. Add a little more water if required during cooking.
Simmer an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Correct seasoning.
Garnish with fresh parsley and the Irish recipe is ready to serve...Enjoy it !

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IRISH BOILED DINNER

IRISH BOILED DINNER ..a nice Irish recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (3 1/2 lb.) fresh beef brisket
• 2 (12 oz.) bottles Lager beer
• 2 c. water (or enough to just cover)
• 2 bay leaves
• 10 black peppercorns
• 1/2 c. chopped parsley
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. butter or olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 2 c. chopped and rinsed leeks (white parts only)
• 1 med. yellow onion, peeled and sliced
• 3/4 lb. lg. carrots, cut into lg. pieces
• 3/4 lb. sm. red potatoes
• 1 lb. turnips, peeled and quartered
• 2 lbs. green cabbage, cut in sixths (secure with toothpicks)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Place an 8 to 10 quart dutch oven on the burner and add the beef, beer, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, parsley, and salt. Heat a frying pan and saute the garlic, leeks, and yellow onion for a few minutes then add to the dutch oven.
Cover and simmer gently for 3 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender. (This will normally take about 1 hour per pound of brisket.)
In the last 25 minutes of cooking, add the carrots and red potatoes.
In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the turnips, cabbage, salt, and pepper. If the vegetables are not done to your liking, cook them longer but do not overcook. Remove the toothpicks from the cabbage before serving. The Irish recipe is ready to serve..enjoy !

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BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM BREAD

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM BREAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cup very warm water
• 1 pkg yeast
• 1 cup Quaker oats
• 3 cup bread flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tbs Bailey's Irish Cream

INSTRUCTIONS
Put all ingredients into bread machine or follow your user's manual. Select correct bread cycle and crust color, then press start. The Irish recipe is ready to serve....enjoy it !
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IRISH CREAM ICED CAPPUCCINO WITH EQUAL

IRISH CREAM ICED CAPPUCCINO WITH EQUAL ....a nice Irish recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS
43% calorie reduction from traditional recipe.

• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1/2 cup instant coffee granules
• 1 cup water
• 12 packets Equal® sweetener or
• 3 1/2 teaspoons Equal® for Recipes or
• 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful™
• 6 cups fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup liquid Irish cream coffee creamer

INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly; boil whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Remove mixture from heat; add Equal®. Cool slightly.Whisk in milk and creamer. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
Serve over ice. The Irish recipe makes 8 servings....enjoy it !

AMARETTO IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE

AMARETTO IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds, roasted and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tablespoon Amaretto
• 24 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/3 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted and ground
• 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
• 1-1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine first four ingredients. Firmly press mixture evenly on bottom of lightly greased 10-inch springform pan.
Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then cool.
Beat softened cream cheese at high speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in whipping cream and next 3 ingredients.
Pour into prepeared pan. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes. Turn oven off and leave cheesecake in oven for 30 minutes with door slightly ajar.
Combine sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well and spoon over cake.Sprinkle 1/4 cup almonds around the edge. Bake at 500°F for 5 minutes. Cool; chill. The Irish recipe of cheesecake is ready to serve...enjoy it !

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES ...a nice Irish Recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream
• 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 c heavy cream
• 1 T butter
• 2 egg yolks

INSTRUCTIONS
Melt chocolate over very low heat. Stir in Bailey's and cream.
Beat egg yolks, stir a small amount of chocolate mixture into eggs, then slowly add the eggs to the chocolate mixture. Mixture will thicken. Add butter.
Refrigerate overnight, or several hours.
Using two large spoons or a small ice cream scoop, form small balls.Roll in powdered sugar, then cocoa. The brand of cocoa with chocolate bits works nicely. The Irish recipe of cream chocolate is ready to serve. Great ! Enjoy it !

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Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie

Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie ...a nice Irish recipe to try...a great one !

INSTRUCTIONS

* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 lb ground beef or lamb
* 1 large onion, finely diced
* 3-4 large carrots, finely diced
* 1 cup frozen peas
* 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons flour
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1 glass red wine
* 2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
* 1 cup stock
* 1 large quantity mashed potatoes (estimating 1L or 6 cups,fresh or leftover)
* 1 egg, beaten
* grated parmesan cheese (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Pre-heat oven to 200C/400°F.
2.Saute carrots in the olive oil until starting to get tender.
3.Add in the onions and saute for a minute or two then add the meat.
4.Season with black pepper and thyme.
5.Cook until browned then drain fat.
6.Add the butter and peas.
7.Sprinkle with flour and stir through.
8.Add tomato paste, wine and Worcestershire sauce.
9.Let this reduce slightly then add the chicken stock. Allow to reduce down until you have a thick meaty gravy. Season to your taste.
10.Remove from heat. Grease an oven proof dish** (9x13 works for me, as does an oval baker) with butter and add the sauce.
11.Spoon or pipe the mashed potatoes over top. Brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using.
12.Bake for about 20 minutes or until the potato is nice and browned on top.
13.Serve as is or with some crusty bread to mop up that yummy sauce!
And the amazing traditional Irish recipe of shepperd's pie is ready for feasts !...Amazingly delicious ! Enjoy the party !

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Vanilla Irish Cream Frappe

Try this great Irish recipe....the Irish Vanilla Cream Frappe....nice and cool taste !
Ingredients

* 15 ml vanilla syrup
* 15 ml irish cream syrup
* 3 scoops low-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
* 1 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Combine the milk, syrups and two scoops ice cream or frozen yogurt in a blender. Blend until thick and creamy and pour into a glass. Top with remaining ice cream or frozen yogurt. Hmm...nice and great taste of vanilla cream the Irish style. Enjoy the after meals !

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Irish Breakfast

Try this great Irish recipe for breakfast .... an amazing breakfast !

Ingredients

* 1 link clonakilty pork sausage
* 5-6 slices lean bacon (rashers )
* 1 inch of thickly sliced disks of clonakilty white pudding sausage
* 1 inch of thickly sliced disks of clonakilty blood pudding sausage
* 5 button mushrooms
* 4 eggs
* 1 tablespoon of kerrygold real irish butter
* salt and pepper
* irish brown bread
* Heinz ketchup
* 2 glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice
* irish tea, 1 pot of (barrys or lyons are great blends )

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Heat a frying pan with a little oil.Fry the sausages slowly over a medium heat - keep turning.Add the pudding to the pan and continue to cook.Put sausages and pudding on a plate and keep warm in the oven.Place rashers on frying pan and cook until colour has darkened and they crisp - transfer to oven.Add more oil to the
frying pan and sautee the mushrooms.Add as many eggs are you want per person and fry however you prefer them !Add the salt and pepper to the mushrooms Serve all ingredients on a plate and serve with crusty french bread ( aka breakfast roll - popular hangover cures sold in petrol stations in ireland ) or with irish brown bread .
Add ketchup to taste . Loads of kerrygold irish butter for the bread is yum as it is slightly salty and has a gorgeous flavour.Round it all of with a glass of cold orange juice and a strong cup of tea ! What a great breakfast to try ! Nice Irish recipe.... Enjoy it !

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Scallop Potatoes Au Gratan

Try this nice irish recipe...the scallop potatoes the Irish style !

Ingredients

* 6-8 potatoes, sliced
* 1 onion, sliced and broken into rings
* 2 tablespoons flour
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 large garlic clove, minced
* 2 1/2 cups milk
* 1 cup of shredded meduim cheddar cheese
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS

1.In meduim sauce pan melt the butter (careful not to brown).
2.Add the flour and stir over medium heat.
3.Stir in all the spices and the minced garlic.
4.Gradually stir in milk until slightly thickened.
5.Stir in cheese and allow to melt slightly.
6.Pour over potatoes and evenly distributed onions (in a covered baking dish).
7.Put in a 350 oven and cook until potatoes are cooked through (if you find that the dish is drying out add a couple of tablespoons of milk). The Irish recipe of scallop potatoes au gratan is ready for feasts !. Nice one !

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Irish Cream of Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

* 1 lb fresh asparagus (I use frozen)
* 1 cup potato
* 2 medium leeks
* 5 tablespoons butter, separated
* 5 cups chicken stock
* 4 tablespoons creme fraiche
* salt and pepper

Directions

1.Cut the tips from half the asparagus and set aside for garnish. (I use it all).
2.Peel the lower woody parts of the stalks and chop into small pieces, or break the frozen ones.
3.Peel and cube potatoes.
4.Wash and finely chop leeks.
5.Blanch reserved tips in boiling salted water for 5 minutes if used, then cool and set aside.
6.Melt the butter in a large saucepan and cook the leeks gently for a few minutes, then add potatoes and chopped asparagus.
7.Add stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
8.Puree the soup in blender, food processor, or use hand blender.
9.Place pureed soup back in saucepan.
10.Add the creme fraiche and another tablespoon of butter and stir inches
11.Garnish with tips.
The nice Irish Cream Soup is ready to serve...great taste of soup ! Enjoy it while waiting for the main dish !

Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Another great Irish recipe to try...the corned beef and cabbage soup !
INGREDIENTS:

* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
* 1 cup sliced celery
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 quarts chicken broth
* 1 1/2 cups chopped or julienne-cut carrots
* 1/2 small head cabbage, coarsely chopped, about 4 to 5 cups
* 1/4 cup pearled barley
* 1 small bay leaf
* 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
* 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 to 2 1/2 cups diced cooked corned beef, about 10 to 12 ounces
* 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, diced, undrained
* salt, to taste

PREPARATION:
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and celery; sauté, stirring frequently, until tender. Add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, carrots, cabbage, and barley. Add the bay leaf, parsley, thyme, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in corned beef and tomatoes; increase heat and return to the boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Taste and add salt...mmm nice taste indeed ! Enjoy this starter meals !

Lamb Stew With Herb Dumplings

Try this Irish stew recipe with herb dumplings...great taste !

Ingredients:

* 2 pounds lamb stew meat, or beef
* 1/2 cup flour
* 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
* 2 carrots, chopped in large pieces
* 4 potatoes, diced
* 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 bunch fresh mixed herbs, tied with a string (thyme, rosemary, chives, parsley)
* 2 1/2 cups beef broth
* Herb Dumplings:
* 2 cups biscuit baking mix
* 2/3 cup milk
* 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs or parsley

Preparation:
Coat meat in flour, then brown in oil in a skillet. Add onions and sauté. Place browned meat, onions and vegetables in large cooking pot. Add garlic powder. Place the bundle of herbs in middle of mixture. Cover with broth and cook 2 hours over low heat. While stew is cooking, make dumplings. Salt and pepper to taste. Make dumplings and add 20 minutes before stew is done. The great lamb stew is ready to serve...nice one ! Enjoy the feasts !

Dumplings:
Mix dry ingredients with milk and herbs just until moistened. Drop onto boiling stew (do not drip into the liquid - drop onto vegetables or meat) and gently simmer for 10 minutes. Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer.

Glazed Corned Beef Dinner Recipe

Another great Irish recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS:

* corned beef brisket
* 1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices
* 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
* 1 teaspoon mustard seed
* 1/2 teaspoon leaf thyme

Vegetables:
* 6 medium potatoes
* 2 cups baby carrots
* 6 small turnips
* 1 to 2 dozen small boiling onions
* 1 medium cabbage, cut in 8 wedges

Glaze:
* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 1/4 cup cider vinegar
* 1/4 cup prepared mustard
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

PREPARATION:
Put corned beef brisket in a large saucepan or kettle; cover with water. Tie spices in a double thickness of cheesecloth and add to the water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 1/2 hours. Add the potatoes, carrots, turnips, and peeled onions. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Add the cabbage wedges, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Cabbage can be cooked in a separate pan if you don't have room, in a small amount of salted boiling water. Cover the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes. Continue to simmer the potatoes and other vegetables until tender.Put the corned beef brisket in a baking pan. Combine glaze ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Spoon over corned beef and bake at 375° for about 10 minutes, basting a few times.
Serve sliced with boiled cabbage, potatoes, carrots, small onions, and turnips.
The glazed corned beef is ready to Serves 6 great persons...hmm.. nice one ! Enjoy it !

IRISH STEW -1

Another nice Irish stew recipe to try...great one 1
Ingredients:

* 3 to 4 lbs leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2" cube
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 2 cups water
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 1 to 2 tsp salt, or to taste
* 1/4 teaspoon thyme, crushed
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 2 cloves garlic, mashed & minced
* 4 medium potatoes, quartered
* 8 small white onions, peeled
* 1 package frozen peas, (16 oz)
* 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
* 1 cup milk
* 1/3 cup flour

Preparation:
Over medium heat, brown lamb in butter and oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Add water, broth, and seasonings; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove surface fat. Add potatoes and onion; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add peas and simmer for 5 minutes. Combine milk and flour; stir until smooth. Add to simmering stew and simmer for about 1 minute, or until thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings.
The nice Irish stew is ready to serves 6 friends...enjoy this starter meals !

IRISH STEW

Try this traditional Irish Stew...great taste 1
Ingredients:

* 1 pound lamb or lean mutton cubes
* 1 pound carrots, diced
* 1 pound onions, chopped
* 1 pound potatoes, diced
* salt and pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon thyme

Preparation:
Place lamb with thyme in saucepan and add cold water to cover. Bring slowly to the boil and simmer for one hour. Add onions, potatoes, carrots. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning. May be served alone or with cooked green cabbage or sprouts. The traditional Irish stew is ready to serve...nice !