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Get lucky with these festive foods for St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day is here, so it's time to feast like you're four-leaf-clover lucky with Irish apple pudding, lamb and stout stew, plus plenty of po-tay-toes.

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A classic Irish combo of cabbage and potatoes, was originally made for All Saints Day (Halloween), but don't let that stop you from mixing your celebrations. With its vibrant green hue, this side is perfect for Paddy's Day action!
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While travelling through the UK, Luke Nguyen turned his hand to . These savoury cakes manage the feat of pairing equally well with a as with bacon and eggs. Basically, they're awesome all of the time.
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Ever wanted to make your own ? Blogger says these are "outrageously scrumptious and severely satisfying"... and who could argue with that? The trick is to cook your spuds in vinegar (not water or oil), then sprinkle with sea salt, pepper and a few swigs of extra-virgin olive oil.
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Inspired by the hit television series Boardwalk Empire, this  also ticks the oh-so-satisfying box. Serve with and  for a proper Irish-American feast.
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If there's anything we've learnt today, it's that the Irish love their carbs. This , for instance, is wrapped with 12 slices of white bread. Healthy? Not so much. Delicious? To be sure, to be sure.
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Photograph by Alan Benson Source: SBS Food
This dessert isn't named after Saint Pat, but rather a Sydney-based, Irish-born baker of the same name (read more about Irish eats , or check out Paddy's ). If it's wonderfully you're after – we told you carbs were essential! – first, make the , then add sugar, buttermilk, eggs and cream to craft your dessert.
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'’ is an abbreviation of the Old English word 'fardel’, meaning a fourth, and refers to how these cakes are cut into quarters. If you're planning on a big Paddy's Day/night out, prepare some of these in advance.
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Published 14 March 2019 4:29pm
Updated 17 March 2023 10:12am
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