Colcannon? At Halloween? Most Americans think of Irish colcannon as a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish, but colcannon was originally associated with Halloween in Ireland. What is Colcannon? Colcannon is mashed potato mixed with a green cooked and shredded vegetable such as cabbage or kale. There are many, many variations of the basic colcannon […]
Irish Potato Cakes
Potato cakes are a perfect way to use up left-over mashed potatoes. Known as tattie scones in Scotland, potato scones in the Isle of Man, or fadge in parts of Northern Ireland, these savory, fried potato patties make a great side dish. Whenever I cook mashed potatoes I make extra, because I love potato […]
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