Side Dishes

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Potato cakes, also known as griddled potato patties, are a versatile and delicious comfort food. A simple yet satisfying dish, it involves mixing mashed potatoes with ingredients like flour, eggs, and seasonings, then forming them into patties that are fried to a golden brown on a griddle or skillet.

Potato Cakes – Griddled potato patties

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Classic Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread that requires no yeast, just a few simple ingredients, and bakes up with a beautiful crust and tender crumb. The dough is traditionally made with flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk, allowing a chemical reaction between the baking soda and buttermilk to act as a leavening agent.

Soda Bread – Served warm with butter

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Irish Cabbage and Bacon is a traditional dish that showcases the heartiness of Irish cuisine. It features slices of back bacon, which is boiled until tender and served alongside cabbage that has been simmered to perfection. The dish is often accompanied by a creamy parsley sauce, enhancing its flavors and adding richness.

Cabbage and Bacon – Fried cabbage with smoked bacon

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Caramelized Parsnips, Honey-glazed, are a delectable and sweet side dish perfect for elevating any meal. The parsnips are peeled and sliced into strips, then pan-roasted with a mixture of butter and honey until they become beautifully golden and caramelized.

Caramelized Parsnips – Honey-glazed parsnips

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Champ, also known as 'brúitín' in Irish, is a warming and hearty dish that hails from the Emerald Isle. It's a simple yet delicious combination of creamy mashed potatoes and fresh, zingy scallions (green onions).

Champ – Mashed potatoes with scallions

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