St. Patrick's Day always brings corned beef and cabbage to the table, but there are other traditional Irish dishes that are unlikely to be found on American dinner tables. Many of these filling dishes are popular because they won’t break the bank. Some recipes use up leftovers, while others rely on low-cost, bulk ingredients such as potatoes and cabbage. Here are some mouthwatering Irish dishes that Americans are missing out on.
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| Dublin Coddle is a warm stew made of leftovers that makes for a perfect comfort dish. The name comes from “coddling” — or as Americans call it, simmering — the ingredients in a pot for hours. The dish normally contains leftovers such as sausage, bacon, potatoes and onions. |
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| Bambrack is an Irish fruitcake that’s typically served with afternoon tea. It’s filled with raisins and spices and then soaked in tea and whiskey. |
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| Boxty is an Irish take on potato pancakes and is part of the traditional Irish breakfast. The starchy pancake is made with finely grated raw potatoes and fried. |
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Colcannon is a twist on traditional mashed potatoes that’s made with butter and cream, as well as kale, cabbage or scallions.
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