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 !