Take the kids on a culinary adventure to Ireland with these crowd-pleasing Irish classics. 

Soda Bread

Every Irish family has a cherished soda bread recipe. Check out this classic quick bread from one of our go-to baking blogs. 

Via sallysbakingaddiction.com

Ingredients: 

  • 1 and 3/4 cups buttermilk

  • 1 large egg 

  • 4 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for your hands and counter

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed

  • optional: 1 cup raisins

For the full recipe, click here. 

Irish Cream 

This non-alcoholic take on Irish Cream is a welcome addition to coffee and kid-friendly hot cocoa. 

Via tasteofhome.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1/2 cup 2% milk

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

For the full recipe, click here. 

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Lucky for you, this veggie-packed meal basically cooks itself. 

Via spendwithpennies.com 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 corned beef brisket, 3-4 pounds

  • 1 onion

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 ½ - 3 cups water

  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and quartered

  • 2 large carrots chopped

  • 1 small head of cabbage cut into wedges

For the full recipe, click here. 

Crispy Roasted Potatoes 

This side is a perfect complement to family meals. 

Via deliciouseveryday.com

Ingredients: 

  • 1 ½ pounds roasting potatoes 

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon sage finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic minced

  • salt and pepper to taste 

For the full recipe, click here.

Instant Pot Irish Stew 

Meat + root veggies come together to make a savory meal. This Instant Pot version is a quick and cozy weeknight option. 

Via whatisinthepan.com 

Ingredients: 

Beef:

  • 1.25 pounds stew beef cubed

  • Salt and pepper 

  • 2 tablespoons flour

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Stew Liquid Ingredients:

  • 1.25 cups sodium free beef broth

  • 12 ounces Guinness Stout (or any other stout beer)

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Spices:

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

  • 4 cloves garlic minced

  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary

  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Veggies:

  • 14 ounces frozen pearl onions 

  • 10 ounces sliced mushrooms

  • 1 pound sliced carrots 

  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes