Wait, so green beer and green cupcakes aren’t really Irish?
In reality, familiar St. Patrick’s Day food like corned beef and cabbage aren’t traditional Irish foods: they’re Irish American. Like many immigrants, newly arrived Irish adapted their familiar home cuisine by substituting more readily available ingredients once they settled in America. In fact, St. Patrick’s Day as we know it today is itself an Irish American celebration that became an Irish holiday all over the world.
St. Patrick’s Day food: Myths vs. reality
Thoroughly traditional Irish desserts
Don't forget to finish your meal with a traditional Irish dessert!
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The beginnings of Irish Soda Bread lie in the early 19th century when this simple, inexpensive and filling bread was first introduced to Ireland. Tradition has it that it’s baked with a cross carved into the top to let the fairies out. Don't the name fool you — this "bread" is really more of a cake!
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There are many varieties of Irish Apple Cake. Some are topped with a yummy custard sauce, while other equally delicious versions are somewhat similar to a pie.
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Rich, chocolatey and delightful, Guinness Chocolate Cake is a guilty pleasure you won’t want to resist.
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Nothing could be more Irish than Potato Pie for dessert! This recipe was brought to America by the cook’s great-great-aunt.
