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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Since I can remember, my father never belonged in the kitchen. The man could burn water. In fact, the only time he’d really shine ...
Boil the potatoes: Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, and bring to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are fork tender (15 to 20 ...
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the potatoes, corned beef and cabbage are piled high in the supermarkets. Millions of Americans claim some Irish ancestry and honor the patron saint of Ireland on ...
Call me the Grinch that stole St. Patrick’s Day, but – guess what – St. Patrick was British, not Irish. Kidnapped by Irish pirates at the age of 16 in about 400 A.D., he spent 17 years as a slave and ...
Colcannon is an Irish dish that has been around for centuries. It is super easy and normally served for St. Patrick’s Day in the US. Colcannon is a simple side dish made with mashed potatoes mixed ...
It’s not necessary to wait for St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy a hearty bowl of colcannon, but if you’re celebrating the holiday, this mash is a great accompaniment to stew or corned beef. Colcannon is the ...