Irish salad sandwiches have been made by nearly every Irish house wife over the past five decades. Sometimes called egg and onion sandwiches, or egg and tomato sandwiches, these triangular sandwiches may or may not include lettuce. I include lettuce in my version, but trust me, there is no right or wrong way to make […]
Irish Appetizers And Party Food
Finger food is perfect for any party, so if you're planning an Irish themed get together for a birthday party or St. Patrick's Day, why not check out my collection of Irish and Irish inspired appetizers?
Curried Parsnip Crisps
Curried parsnip crisps are a perfect garnish for soup, a healthier alternative to store bought crisps or chips, or a simple tasty snack. Baked in the oven, these crispy vegetable wafers can be seasoned and spiced up whatever way you choose. I love to add these flavorful parsnip shavings to the top of parsnip and […]
Cheesy Mushroom Potato Bites
Irish cheddar and mushroom potato bites are tasty little appetizers, that can even double up as a side dish. These versatile little morsels are perfect for parties, especially Irish themed celebrations. Preparation can be completed ahead of time. The only step required at party time is to pop them in the oven until the cheese […]
Easy Appetizers – Shrimp and Cucumber Bites
When I think of super easy starters, cucumber and shrimp appetizers immediately spring to mind. When it comes to party finger foods, these are fantastic. They also taste wonderful with brunch, or served as low-fat snacks. Shrimp and cucumber starters are so easy to assemble I make them for many occasions – summer barbecues, Christmas […]
Homemade Chicken Tenders Or Chicken Goujons
These delicious chicken tenders are made from chicken tenderloins, coated in panko bread crumbs and grated parmesan cheese, then baked until golden and crispy – a firm favorite in our house. Chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, chicken fingers, chicken sticks, chicken goujons, or whatever you choose to call them, these chicken tenderloins feature on our dinner […]
Fruit Rainbow For St. Patrick’s Day
A fruit rainbow is perfect easy-to-prepare St. Patrick’s Day party food for all ages, especially when a pot of gold awaits at the end of this colorful arc. Rainbows are well loved symbols of Ireland, especially since they hover over leprechauns’ hiding spots. The lure of pots full of gold intrigues both young and old […]
Scotch Eggs
Scotch eggs are whole hard boiled eggs, wrapped in sausage meat, then dipped in bread crumbs, before being deep-fried. Now this recipe may have originated across the Irish Sea in England or Scotland, but Irish people have embraced these picnic eggs since their inception. When I make Scotch eggs here in America, I avoid using […]
Easy Veggie Tray For St. Patrick’s Day
A vegetable platter is an easy-to-fix appetizer or snack for any party. So why not make a St. Patrick’s Day veggie tray using the colors of the Irish flag. Image Credit Whew! Green, white and orange are the colors we need. Very easy to find, and lots of varieties to choose from. There are plenty […]
Irish Sausage Rolls
Sausage rolls are very popular in Ireland, served as party appetizers or sold in bakeries as take-away food. Sausage rolls made using American sausages lack the distinctive flavoring of Irish or English sausage meat. To recreate the flavor of my childhood I have come up with a recipe for sausage filling, with seasonings that mimic […]
Chicken and Mushroom Vol-Au-Vents
Puff pastry shells filled with chicken and mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce remind me of Irish Christmas parties. My Mom would make these delicious appetizers whenever relatives and friends were invited for a a little get-together during the Christmas season. The good thing is that you can make the sauce ahead of […]
