Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage is one of our favorite food rituals, but it’s a home-cooked dish that folks seem to struggle with! So, we’re offering up some answers to the questions we get most often regarding this St. Patrick’s Day staple! Question: Um, what is corned beef? Answer: Fair […]
How a Foodies Editor Enjoys Corned Beef and Cabbage
Though I’ve lived in Texas long enough and eaten enough breakfast tacos to feel like an honorary Texan, I was not born in the Lone Star State. I grew up in the northeast, where St. Patrick’s Day is a big deal. There is a mad dash to the grocery store […]
Irish Coffee
Makes 1 cup Not to be confused with Irish cream, Irish coffee is a mixture of hot black coffee and Irish whiskey, with a delicate float of freshly whipped cream. Enjoy it sweetened, like we do here, or unsweetened if that’s more your taste. Ingredients Warm water, as needed 8 […]
Irish-style Lamb Stew
Makes 10 servings Ingredients 4 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into spoon-size pieces 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock 1 bay leaf 1 sprig fresh thyme 3 fresh parsley stems 4 cups (two 10-ounce bags) pearl onions, blanched and peeled (or frozen) […]