Since St. Patrick's Day is coming up, what are your favorite Irish foods?

[DeBora4BobbyL]

March 17th is the day that all of us have a bit of the Irish in us. Do you have any favorite Irish dishes? If so, what are they? This is a multiple choice poll.

[barbszy]

I picked Irish soda bread and "other." I like to make scones for St. Patrick's Day. My Irish grandmother taught me to make them.

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 stick margarine, at room temperature (not melted)
raisins, to taste
1/2 cup milk*
1 tablespoon mace, optional (I added this ingredient. Granma never used it)

Mix all ingredients. Batter shouldn't stick to fingers (add more flour if necessary).
Drop about 1/2-cup size balls onto floured cookie sheet. Makes about 8.
Bake 20 minutes at 350.
*The quantity of milk is variable. Granma never used a measuring cup. If you accidentally put in too much milk, just add a little more flour. This is a "go by the feel of it" kind of recipe.

You may use butter instead of margarine, but Granma always told me that butter is "too extravagant." Dad says that this translates into "too expensive." These are a wonderful, quick breakfast item, and nice to serve guests at any time of day, with a good cup of tea.

[sky_40]

I really like irish stew. Its good and hardy

[cat lover]

I really like irish stew. Its good and hardy



Sky, with cooler weather coming here soon I am trying to get together some new soups, etc recipes together to try then; care to share your Irish Stew recipe?:D