Top 17+ traditional Irish recipes

With Irish cuisine, you’re in for a warming, hearty and nourishing meal, every time. With melt-in-the-mouth beef and lamb dishes, and making use of the abundance of fresh seafood, Irish cooking is comfort food at its very best. Scroll through for a mixture of traditional Irish recipes like soda bread, and modern takes on much-loved classics.

         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

irish stew

Irish stew

It doesn’t have to be St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate this classic.
         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

Guinness and lime rump steak with onion marmalade

         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

mini beef and guinness pies

         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

Beef and guinness pie

Beef and guinness pie

This golden beef pie is classic comfort food; perfect for a cosy night in by the fire.
         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

Shepherd’s pie

Shepherd’s pie

Family and friends will flock to your table for this dish.
         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

Boxty

Boxty

Delicious and simple! Boxty is a traditional Irish pancake, made of mashed and grated potato.
         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

Irish stew with carrot-top salsa verde

         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

Irish soda bread rolls

Irish soda bread rolls

This Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread that does not require any yeast. Instead, all of its leavening comes from baking soda and buttermilk.
         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

potato and leek soup with croûtons

         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

smoked cod and cheddar pie

Smoked cod and cheddar pie

We used ling in this recipe, but any firm white fish fillet will be fine. Note
         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

Slow-cooked lamb shank pie

         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

beef stew and casserole recipes

         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

colcannon

Colcannon

Made from buttery mashed potatoes with either shredded cabbage or kale, colcannon is a classic Irish dish.
         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

IRISH PUDDING Cake

Irish fruit cake

This fruit cake is a traditional Irish favourite. Perfect for Christmas, it uses Irish whiskey to get an authentic Irish Christmas pudding flavour.
         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

IRISH CREAM AND DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake

We used Baileys Irish Cream, a liqueur made of blended cream, Irish whiskey and Irish spirits. Don’t over-beat the chocolate and liqueur mixture as it will curdle. Note
         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

CHOCOLATE&IRISHCREAM CROISSANT PUDDING

Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding

This rich, custardy bread and butter pudding is both light, thanks to the flaky croissants, and rich with chocolate and Irish cream. Serve with a dollop of cream or ice-cream.
         Irish stew      ,          Beef and guinness pie      ,          Shepherd’s pie      ,          Boxty      ,          Irish soda bread rolls      ,          Smoked cod and cheddar pie      ,          Colcannon      ,          Irish fruit cake      ,          Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake      ,          Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding      ,          Irish coffee

IRISH COFFEE

Irish coffee

Sweet and spiked with liqueur, you can offer Irish coffee in place of traditional dessert.