I used to be in a book group with a woman from Ireland and when it was her night to host I was always so impressed by her Irish dishes, whether it was salmon or lamb stew. She made me realize that I really didn't know much about traditional Irish cooking.
I decided to do a little research for my St. Patrick's Day recipe and I came upon this wonderful cookbook called, "The New Irish Table" by Margaret Johnson. This book is filled with updated versions of traditional Irish fare that you will find outstanding. I followed her crabcake recipe exactly... it has surprises likes bits of apple and a roasted pepper sauce... wonderful bursting flavors that even my kids enjoyed.
The colcannon I created was a result of looking at many recipes for mixing mashed potatoes with greens. My kids figured this dish was invented by an Irish mom who was trying to get her kids to eat their greens, so she mixed them up with the mashed potatoes that they love.
I hope you enjoy both of the recipes and have a wonderful and lucky St. Patrick's Day.
Click on for recipe:
Kale Colcannon
by Diane Balch
simplelivingeating.com
preparation time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 - 6
Ingredients:
8 Russet potatoes peeled and chopped into quarters
4 tablespoons of butter
1 head of Kale or other green chopped.
6 scallions chopped
1/2 can of beer
1 cup of milk
1 dash of nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1) Bring potatoes to a boil in a well salted sauce pan of water. When the water is boiling time for 10 minutes. Check that a fork can go through the potatoes. Drain and rice or mash.
2) While the potatoes are cooking. Sauté the kale and scallions in a large skillet in 1 tablespoon of butter for about 1 minute. Then add the beer and cover for about 2 minutes or until the kale is well wilted.
3) Add 3 tablespoons of butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg and milk to the potatoes and mix with a fork to keep the potatoes fluffy.
4) Mix kale with potatoes check salt and pepper and serve.
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Hi Diane,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for featuring my Spicy Orange Chicken, you are so kind and I am honored. Hope you have a great St Patrick's Day Weekend and thank you so much for hosting!
You definitely get up earlier than me. You are very welcome. Your chicken is outstanding.
DeleteI'm going to see if I can get a copy of The New Irish Table. The crab cakes sound delicious, especially with the addition of the apple. And your Colcannon looks wonderful. It's definitely comfort food :) This week I've shared my recipe for Crispy Crunchy Roast Potatoes, a family classic. Thank you for hosting :) Happy St Patrick's Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by April. Oh, I think you will like the cookbook. Very creative recipes.
DeleteHappy St. Patty's Day and thank you for hosting. I brought Carbonnade of beef & onions braised in beer. A great time to use some Irish Guinness stout.
ReplyDeleteSam
Tis, the season to cook with beer. Thanks so much for coming by Sam.
DeleteWhat a great creation, it looks so yum! Thanks for the party....
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome thanks for coming by.
DeleteThank you for featuring my cookies-- it's my very first feature ever! =)
ReplyDelete& thanks for hosting-- I love Foodie Friday & all the shared recipes!
I still am so flattered and excited when I get featured. I'm so excited for you... the cookies really are an interesting recipe. Don't forget to copy our featured button from my side bar to put on your blog. Hope to see a lot more of you Leia.
DeleteHi Diane, thanks so much for featuring my spinach salad this week! I don't have a recipe for this week, but I'll be back again soon :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by anyway and you are very welcome. Really wonderful how you brought together such in season ingredients, thanks again.
DeleteThanks so much for hosting Diane! Such a great crowd that comes here. Hope you have a super weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful to hear... I think so too. People really bother to look at recipes here. I go to everyone one of them too. There is so much talent and it is great to find new meals to make.
DeleteThank you for hosting. I love crabcakes! I'm sharing my recipe for soda bread. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDelete~Jenny
I wish I could make a good Irish Soda Bread it is a real art. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
DeleteI don't know a thing about Irish cooking! The crab cakes w/ red pepper sauce look so good!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting. Have a great weekend.
Neither do I...but this cookbook is great because it gives modern versions of dishes... a little healthier than the old fashion peasant food.
DeleteThanks for hosting this fun party~ I have had Colcannon many times, my in-laws are Irish:) I love it~ Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
ReplyDeleteGlad you are a fan. My family is now too. This was the first time I had Colcannon.
DeleteWow, Diane - I've never heard of colcannon before but it looks delicious. So does your entire meal! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI never heard of either Susan. I realize that there really is a cuisine of Ireland and I know nothing about it. Try this meal it was outstanding.
DeleteThanks for hosting, Diane. Have a wonderful weekend!
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much... I keep drooling over the crabcakes too. Glad you joined us.
DeleteHey there! Thanks for the sweet comment! I keep missing like half the parties :( I will sure be back :)
ReplyDeleteThere are just some people that you really notice when they aren't there. You and your recipes are one of them. Glad your back.
DeleteLove this St. Patty's day food! It looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt is serious comfort food. I'm going to learn a little more about Irish cooking really great stuff.
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ReplyDeleteI hope you're having a great weekend
Diane,
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Annamaria
I don't really know much about Irish cooking, even though I am 1/4 Irish! This is a great meal. I really love the crab cakes!
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Diane,
ReplyDeleteThese Crabcakes are awesome! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Those crabcakes sound amazing!! I really need to try colcannon soon.
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