Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with these 7 St. Patrick’s day recipes

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

As a red-headed, (somewhat) Irish American (several generations removed), I love all that comes with this special occasion. The green garb, the beer, the luck and especially the food. If you’re looking for some Irish inspiration today, I am happy to share seven of my favorite Irish and Irish-inspired recipes to help you celebrate in true Irish fashion.

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Recipe Time Capsule, week of Mar. 10-16

This Week: Mostly Irish, a touch of French for good measure…Erin go Bragh!

I write a weekly food column for Forum Communications, which appears in The Forum newspaper and several of its subsidiaries throughout the Midwest. Below you’ll find links to past columns featured this week, since the column’s debut in 2012. Just click on the photo to visit each link. For a printable recipe, see the list at the end of the post.

This week’s time capsule recipes feature some of our favorite Irish specialties, as well as a French pasta dish that was always a hit in our restaurant days and still remains a personal favorite (its rich and comforting nature makes it the perfect antidote to this endless winter).

Enjoy, and please let me know if you find a new favorite!  Read More