Right now Irish (or Irish-like) ingredients are on sale in the grocery stores in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day next week. I think this is the perfect excuse to go ahead and try out a few new dishes to add to your usual lineup.
What more incentive do you need than a sale?
If you love potatoes you will love everything Irish food has to offer. Potatoes are a just as much of a staple to the Irish as the pepper is in Hispanic cuisine. They are used in soups, pancakes, fried as chips, and made into creamy deliciousness when mashed with milk and cream.
Monday: Crock Pot Dublin Coddle
This meal with sausage, carrots, potatoes, and bacon is a flavorful start to your week. It takes minutes to prep for your crock pot and can be simmered on low all day while you are at work or tending to other tasks.
Tuesday: Guinness Beef Stew and Irish Soda Bread
I know what you’re thinking. “You want me to make a stew in the middle of the week?!” Yes! Tuesday is often the day of the week that is less busy for many families, so Tuesday gets the beef stew! Don’t worry though, you’ll have another great stew to make this weekend!
Wednesday: Irish Colcannon
Parsnips and potatoes with cheese! What a great meal for a mid-week pick-me-up! What I love about this meal most is that you can serve the leftovers as a side dish with tomorrow’s dinner!
Thursday: Pressure Cooker Corned Beef
Corned Beef in 90 minutes? Is that even possible? Those who have a pressure cooker are saying “YES!” because they know how much faster everything cooks in their pressure cooker. If you don’t have one, get one by Thursday — you won’t regret it!
Friday: Corned Beef & Cabbage Pizza
Do you have leftover Corned Beef from Thursday night? Unless you fed a small army, of course you do! Use that delicious leftover beef for this beautiful corned beef & cabbage pizza!
Saturday: Irish Inspired Gathering
- Reuben Tortilla Pinwheels
- Beef & Guinness Hand Pies
- Mini Shepherd’s Pie
- Corned Beef & Cabbage Bites
- Pistachio Pudding Salad
Invite your friends over for an early St. Patrick’s Day dinner! Play games and enjoy these Irish inspired meals in bite size portions!
Sunday: Irish Lamb Stew & 100% Whole Wheat Brown Irish Soda Bread
To finish out your week of Irish inspired meals, enjoy a wonderful Irish Lamb Stew with whole wheat soda bread. This is a great meal to enjoy with your family while you discuss which dish everyone enjoyed bed this week.
Have wonderful St. Patrick’s Day!
P.S. Did you find something on this list you didn’t want to make but still want to stick with an Irish week of meals? That’s okay. Just substitute the meal with a “One and One”, also known as “Fish Supper”, or “Fish and Chips.” Fish and chips is reportedly from Ireland! Enjoy.
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