Irish Comfort Food Recipes

"This traditional leak and oatmeal soup has been served in Ireland for generations. Most cooks now prefer to combine leeks with potatoes, however, to make this perennial favorite. This recipe is also called Brotchan Roy meaning "A broth fit for a king". The word "roy" is derived from Ri - the Irish word for King. Savory hot biscuits..."

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Ingredients: fresh chives, fresh parsley...

"I have been making this for years, as it is quick and is a complete meal in one dish. I am posting my basic recipe but, if you'd rather have tomato sauce than gravy, try that instead. If you'd like, you can sprinkle about 1/2 cup of your favorite cheese over the potatoes before sprinkling with paprika. And you can also use two 16-oz. bags of frozen..."

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Ingredients: beef gravy, frozen peas...

"It's the end of the week and you have leftover Mashed potatoes and leftover rice! Combine them into these tasty treats.Made in the oven with just a touch of olive oil spray to keep the fat down. I didn't add any seasonings because the mashed potatoes and rice was well seasoned along with using seasoned bread crumbs. But do add some if your left overs..."

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Ingredients: eggs, olive oil, peas...

"I enjoy oatmeal for brekkie on cooler days. I also love to add spice to pretty much everything. This hits the spot. Makes 6 *diabetic legal* servings of 1/2 a cup each."

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Ingredients: nonfat milk, ground allspice...

"This takes me back to my days with Grandma. Has a great taste!"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, ginger...

"This recipe is from my sister-in-law's mother, (Claire), who was born and raised in Ireland. Note: I usually make this with a mixture of "white" and dark raisins (3/4 cup each). You can use 8-inch (for 2 loaves), or 9-inch (for 1 loaf) round cake pans in place of the 1 and 2 quart round casserole dishes. (photo of 1 large 8 1/2-inch..."

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Ingredients: double-acting baking powder, eggs...

"The perfect pot of English tea leads to the perfect cup of English tea! I know this is NOT a recipe, but it is amazing how many people do not know how to make a PROPER POT of tea! We always make a pot of tea at home - even if there is only one of us here, we just use a smaller pot! I also prefer loose tea to tea-bags, but we do use good quality tea-bags..."

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Ingredients: tea, granulated sugar...

"Juicy British bangers (sausages) with baked beans, fresh eggs, fried bread fingers and tomatoes. Yup! It's bold and brash, but a great brunch idea for those days when half a grapefruit and some cereal just doesn't tick the boxes! I cook this on a griddle - it is easier to fit all the food on at the same time, and if you spray the griddle with oil, it..."

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Ingredients: baked beans, sausages, eggs...