Boxty, a traditional Irish potato cake was popular in the counties of Mayo, Cavan, Silgo and Leitrim. Boxty was considered such a national dish that a poem was penned about it. There are lots of different variations on this dish but most contain raw... more

Brown bread has many names in Ireland – it is sometimes known as Wheaten Bread in the north and Brown Soda Bread in other parts of the country. It is very similar in its ingredients to the white soda bread but tastes a whole lot different. You need... more

Barm Brack is often know as Tea Brack and is a cross between a cake and bread. It was traditionally eaten around Halloween. The word Barm, which is often called Barn probably originated from an old English word 'beorma,' which... more

The stinging nettle is one of Ireland's most omnipresent weeds. When food was scarce people gathered nettles to make nutritious food from them. Indeed, one old Irish folk song called 'In the Town of Ballybay' mentions a poor woman with lots of... more

This most traditional of Irish dishes is a simple fare but ideal for cold winter days. The dish is even mentioned in an old Irish song. Known in Gaelic as cál ceannan, which translates as white-headed cabbage, this dish is made from mashed... more

The Normans originally brought leeks to Ireland and originally only the wealthy Irish would have been able to afford to put leaks into their potato soup, but today the dish has become a staunch Irish favourite. This soup was eaten in winter to ward... more

This delightful Irish fruit bread should be eaten the day it is made, as it contains no preservatives to keep it fresh. This dish will only taste as good as the original Irish dish if you use Irish flour, which is much lower in gluten than other... more

Genuine Irish soda bread includes just four ingredients - flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and soured milk. It was made by the Irish to use up any sour milk and to keep stomachs full during times of hardship. All Irish soda bread is marked with a... more