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Happy week of the Irish to you!
Even though most of the food we in the US enjoying during St. Patrick’s Day is actually an Irish-American tradition (I’m looking at you Corned Beef & Cabbage…), this week’s meal plan is built around the seasonal dishes that are inspired by the beautiful cuisine of Ireland and is dedicated to all of those Americans (like me!) who have a hint (or more) of Irish blood.
Many of you may be intimidated by the idea of making bread from scratch. I completely understand, which is why I want to encourage you to try this easy as can be Irish Soda Bread. It comes together without much fuss and can be paired with several dishes from a Corned Beef Sandwich to a breakfast of Shamrock Scrambled Eggs and Baked Beans.
Those Baked Beans can make a dinner appearance as well when paired with Sweet & Sour Cabbage and a tasty alternative to Mashed Potatoes: Celery Root Mash. Make a bit too much of the Cabbage and then you will be able to tuck it inside of the Sweet & Sour Grilled Cheese.
Of course, mashers need to shine this week, too, and what better way than with Colcannon which takes your favorite simple mashed potatoes and folds in shreds of greens such as kale or cabbage. Serve them as the perfect topping of the Vegan Shepherd’s Pie or add an egg and sear them into Kale Potato Pancakes.
Sorrel is a beautiful and unusual spring plant, that I actually have been watching peak through the melting snow in my herb garden recently. Wood sorrel is sometimes mistaken for the traditional Irish shamrock which is why I just have to share a few recipes for this lovely herb, including ‘Shamrock’ Butter perfect for smearing on the Irish Soda Bread and the Sorrel Salmon. If you can’t find sorrel, substitute arugula or spinach with a squeeze of lemon.
Of course, the week is not complete without the St. Patty’s day star of Slow Cooked Corned Beef & Cabbage. Leftovers can be made into these sassy little Corned Beef & Cabbage Rolls, too.
This week also marks the end of winter so, let’s toast it’s departure with a big End of Winter Salad kissed by a Blood Orange Vinaigrette and some simple Quinoa.
Happy St. Patty’s! May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but deliciousness come through your door! ;-)
Cook seasonally. Eat consciously. Live well,
