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OT Irish recipes in honor of St. Patties day
Irish tea cake
servings for 12 INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons butter, softened 1 cup and 3 tablespoons white sugar 2-1/2 eggs 1-3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons milk 1/4 cup and 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar for dusting Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round pan. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the batter alternately with the milk. If the batter is too stiff, a tablespoon or two of milk may be added. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack, then turn out onto a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar right before serving Bailey's Irish Cream Cake 1 pkg. Duncan Hines yellow cake mix (without pudding) 3/4 cup chopped nuts 1 package instant French vanilla pudding 4 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup Bailey's Irish Cream Bailey's Irish Cream frosting (recipe below) Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan. Sprinkle nuts into bottom of pan. Combine remaining ingredients in large mixing bowl. Beat four minutes on high speed, pour into pan. Bake 45 to 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cake cool and invert onto plate. Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting 1 pound powdered sugar 5 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream Beat all ingredients in a small bowl until fluffy Lemon-Irish Whiskey Cake Recipe Ingredients : Ideally this recipe should be started the day before baking. 1 lemon, zest of, cut into julienne 3/4 cup superfine sugar (regular sugar can be processed in a blender of food processor) 3 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup Irish whiskey 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature 2 cups flour 3/4 cup almonds, ground 1 pinch salt Preparation : Place julienned lemon zest in a small bowl. Let it soak in whiskey overnight. The next day, preheat oven to 350°F .Grease a 9 inch cake pan. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy and then whisk in the eggs. Sift the flour and add to the butter mixture together with the salt. Stir to blend. Fold in the ground almonds. Strain the whiskey, discarding the zest, and stir the whiskey into the batter. Pour into the prepared pan, and bake for about one hour, until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 10 servings Chocolate Potato Candy Ingredients : 4 cups powdered sugar 4 cups flaked coconut 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 3/4 cup cold mashed potatoes (without added milk or butter) 1/2 salt 1 pound chocolate or candy coating Preparation : Combine sugar, potatoes, coconut, vanilla, and salt and mix well. Line a 9-inch pan with foil covered with a non-stick spray (or use butter or shortening on the foil). Spread the mixture evenly into the pan, cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into rectangles. Cover and freeze. Melt the chocolate and dip the bars into the coating. Place on waxed paper to harden. Store in an airtight container. Irish Scones Ingredients : 1 cup white flour 1/4 pound butter -- softened 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg -- slightly beaten 2 ounces sugar 2 ounces milk Sultanas (white raisins) optional Walnut halves (optional) Preparation : Mix flour and baking powder. Add butter, and blend until the mixture is butter-colored. Add sugar and continue to mix well. Add half the beaten egg and all the milk. Add raisins or some nuts, if desired, mixing well to make a sticky dough. Turn dough onto floured board and knead for at least 5 minutes or longer. Cut dough into rounds and place on greased baking sheet or hot frying pan. Brush tops of scones with remainder of beaten egg. Place walnut halves on top, if desired. Bake at 350 to 375 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown. If preparing over an open fire, heat frying pan till very hot . Place scones in pan and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Turn and cook for another 7 to 8 minutes. Makes 6 scones. Irish Lamb Stew Serves 8 Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes Ingredients : cup all-purpose flour Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 pounds boneless lamb stew meat (preferably shoulder), trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 large onion, chopped teaspoon dried thyme 1- cups dark beer 1- pounds medium new potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut inch thick diagonally 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation : In a large bowl, season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge lamb in flour mixture, shaking off excess. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Working in batches, brown lamb on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate. Pour 1/4 cup water into pot, scraping up browned bits from bottom with a wooden spoon. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated and onion is beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Return lamb to pot; stir in thyme, beer, and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover; simmer until lamb is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. (can also be refrigarated, and taken later) Add potatoes, carrots, and 1/2 cup water. Cook, covered, until vegetables are tender and stew has thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely before storing. Stir in parsley just before serving Corned Beef Brisket Recipe Ingredients : 1 (8-10 lb) beef brisket 4 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in thirds The Brine 1/2 cup white vinegar 4 tablespoons sugar 2 quarts water 1 cup kosher salt 3 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 pinch ground cloves 1 teaspoon peppercorns The Simmering Liquid water, to come up 3/4 to side of brisket 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 4 garlic cloves, sliced Preparation : Combine all of the brine ingredients and bring to a boil, then cool. Place the beef brisket, the cooled brine, and the 4 garlic cloves in a huge plastic roasting bag. Make sure that all of the meat is covered by the brine, tie off tightly, place in a pot large enough to hold it all, and refrigerate for 6 to 7 days, turning occasionally. After the 6 to 7 days, discard the brine after removing the brisket from the brine. The meat should be thoroughly rinsed and then placed in a Dutch oven or other large pot. Add enough water to come up 2/3 to 3/4 of the way up the side of the meat. Add the rest of the Simmering Liquid ingredients (peppercorns, mustard seeds, allspice, cloves and garlic), bring to a boil and skim off any foam. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook, covered, for at least 3 hours. 6-8 servings. |
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OT Irish recipes in honor of St. Patties day
Matthew wrote:
Irish tea cake servings for 12 Bailey's Irish Cream Cake Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting Chocolate Potato Candy Irish Scones Irish Lamb Stew Serves 8 Corned Beef Brisket Recipe Are you trying to kill us??? |
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OT Irish recipes in honor of St. Patties day
"Sjouke Burry" wrote in message ... Matthew wrote: Irish tea cake servings for 12 Bailey's Irish Cream Cake Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting Chocolate Potato Candy Irish Scones Irish Lamb Stew Serves 8 Corned Beef Brisket Recipe Are you trying to kill us??? Nope just fatten you all skinny people up ;-) |
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OT Irish recipes in honor of St. Patties day
Matthew wrote:
"Sjouke Burry" wrote in message ... Matthew wrote: Irish tea cake servings for 12 Bailey's Irish Cream Cake Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting Chocolate Potato Candy Irish Scones Irish Lamb Stew Serves 8 Corned Beef Brisket Recipe Are you trying to kill us??? Nope just fatten you all skinny people up ;-) My size 44 trowser does not need any fattening, thank you (drooling...) |
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OT Irish recipes in honor of St. Patties day
"Matthew" wrote in message ng.com... "Sjouke Burry" wrote in message ... Matthew wrote: Irish tea cake servings for 12 Bailey's Irish Cream Cake Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting Chocolate Potato Candy Irish Scones Irish Lamb Stew Serves 8 Corned Beef Brisket Recipe Are you trying to kill us??? Nope just fatten you all skinny people up ;-) You ever make the spiral peanut butter potato candy? Like the above recipe it had to be real boiled potato, not instant, nothing added. And pretty dry. Jo |
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OT Irish recipes in honor of St. Patties day
What in the name of Granny's goat is this? " Chocolate Potato Candy"
"Sjouke Burry" wrote in message ... Matthew wrote: Irish tea cake servings for 12 Bailey's Irish Cream Cake Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting Chocolate Potato Candy Irish Scones Irish Lamb Stew Serves 8 Corned Beef Brisket Recipe Are you trying to kill us??? |
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OT Irish recipes in honor of St. Patties day
On Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:01:45 -0500, Granby wrote:
What in the name of Granny's goat is this? " Chocolate Potato Candy" It sounds strange enough that I just might have to try it. Of course, after enough Baileys or Jamesons I might be willing to try just about anything... Dan |
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OT Irish recipes in honor of St. Patties day
Lee loves Potatoes more than anyone I know and we love Baileys, Need the
recipe for this. "Dan M" wrote in message ... On Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:01:45 -0500, Granby wrote: What in the name of Granny's goat is this? " Chocolate Potato Candy" It sounds strange enough that I just might have to try it. Of course, after enough Baileys or Jamesons I might be willing to try just about anything... Dan |
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Changed to potatoe candy
you have never hade potatoe candy before let me tempt you a bit.
Ingredients 3/4 c Mashed potato; cold 4 c Coconut; shredded 4 c Confectioners sugar 1 1/2 ts Vanilla 1/2 ts Salt 4 oz Baking chocolate Instructions Mix potatoes plain mashed (no butter,milk or salt added) and confectioners sugar. Stir in coconut, vanilla and salt. Blend well. Press into one large or two small pans, so that candy is about 1/2 inch thick. Melt chocolate in double boiler, on low heat, do not allow water to boil. Pour over top of candy and cool in refrigerator. Cut in Bite size squares. For variation you can roll in balls, and roll in cinnamon for Pattysday or shape in 1 inch high cones, and dip base in chocolate. Forming little haystacks. Yeilds about 100 haystacks Ingredients 2/3 c Mashed potatoes, hot 2 ts Butter; melted 2 1/2 tb Cocoa; or 1 1/2 Unsweetened chocolate square 1 ts Vanilla extract Salt; just a dash 1/2 lb Coconut, moist Instructions Remove lumps from mashed potatoes; add butter and beat until smooth. Add sugar and blend well. Add the cocoa or cooled melted chocolate, vanilla, salt and coconut. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Keep candy regular in shape and size. Place in refrigerator to harden. Candy should be kept in a tightly covered container. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds of potato kisses "Granby" wrote in message ... Lee loves Potatoes more than anyone I know and we love Baileys, Need the recipe for this. "Dan M" wrote in message ... On Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:01:45 -0500, Granby wrote: What in the name of Granny's goat is this? " Chocolate Potato Candy" It sounds strange enough that I just might have to try it. Of course, after enough Baileys or Jamesons I might be willing to try just about anything... Dan |
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Changed to potatoe candy
Oh sort of ends up like rum balls. Didn't get to shop today as the kids
decided to go to Indianapolis for the week end. Darn, all this good stuff has to wait until next week. These things sound wonderful. I took off 30 pounds over the last three years, I better watch or could put it right back on!!! "Matthew" wrote in message g.com... you have never hade potatoe candy before let me tempt you a bit. Ingredients 3/4 c Mashed potato; cold 4 c Coconut; shredded 4 c Confectioners sugar 1 1/2 ts Vanilla 1/2 ts Salt 4 oz Baking chocolate Instructions Mix potatoes plain mashed (no butter,milk or salt added) and confectioners sugar. Stir in coconut, vanilla and salt. Blend well. Press into one large or two small pans, so that candy is about 1/2 inch thick. Melt chocolate in double boiler, on low heat, do not allow water to boil. Pour over top of candy and cool in refrigerator. Cut in Bite size squares. For variation you can roll in balls, and roll in cinnamon for Pattysday or shape in 1 inch high cones, and dip base in chocolate. Forming little haystacks. Yeilds about 100 haystacks Ingredients 2/3 c Mashed potatoes, hot 2 ts Butter; melted 2 1/2 tb Cocoa; or 1 1/2 Unsweetened chocolate square 1 ts Vanilla extract Salt; just a dash 1/2 lb Coconut, moist Instructions Remove lumps from mashed potatoes; add butter and beat until smooth. Add sugar and blend well. Add the cocoa or cooled melted chocolate, vanilla, salt and coconut. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Keep candy regular in shape and size. Place in refrigerator to harden. Candy should be kept in a tightly covered container. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds of potato kisses "Granby" wrote in message ... Lee loves Potatoes more than anyone I know and we love Baileys, Need the recipe for this. "Dan M" wrote in message ... On Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:01:45 -0500, Granby wrote: What in the name of Granny's goat is this? " Chocolate Potato Candy" It sounds strange enough that I just might have to try it. Of course, after enough Baileys or Jamesons I might be willing to try just about anything... Dan |
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