Calling all Irish/Germans

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  • LondonEliza
    LondonEliza Posts: 456 Member
    Griddle cakes (great when you have a surplus of mash)

    Ingredients:

    1 cup cooked mashed potato
    * 1 medium white onion, chopped into small pieces
    * 1/2 cup of grated mature cheddar
    Sprig of parsley
    1 cup of plain flour, {about 8 ounces}
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    1 cup milk
    1 large egg
    Spoonful of olive oil

    Preparation:
    Put olive oil in pan over a low heat, leave to warm until oil is smoking slightly
    Add the cheese, onion and chopped parsley to the potato
    Divide the potato mix into small round cakes (about the size of a beer coaster)
    Add the milk to the egg
    Coat the potato mix in the egg wash and cover thoroughly in flour
    Put potato cake into the oil, cook until brown on 1st side
    Turn the potato cake over and cook other side until brown

    Now you have potato / griddle / boxty cakes

    *Cheese and onion are optional. My Dad prefers Stilton and savoy cabbage but each to his own :)
  • potatoes and beer

    Yeah...if I didn't go to a catholic college, maybe.

    I'm pretty sure Catholics eat potatoes and drink beer ... lol They're kind of known for the drinking (I grew up in a Catholic family).

    Oh it's a party school, most definitely, there's beer cans everywhere on mondays, BUT I'm taking this to a class, for a grade I can't take beer. (= And yes, please email your friend, I will take any and all recipes.
  • reddevil29
    reddevil29 Posts: 169 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Yeah...if I didn't go to a catholic college, maybe.
    so..whiskey?

    Then I guess you also think we are all leprechauns that live at the end of the rainbow with our crock of gold :D

    yes

    we are

    All we need now is the trad music...tra la la la la :D
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Really?? Are we all tarred with that brush?

    Embrace it. It defines our heritage.
  • Griddle cakes (great when you have a surplus of mash)

    Ingredients:

    1 cup cooked mashed potato
    * 1 medium white onion, chopped into small pieces
    * 1/2 cup of grated mature cheddar
    Sprig of parsley
    1 cup of plain flour, {about 8 ounces}
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    1 cup milk
    1 large egg
    Spoonful of olive oil

    Preparation:
    Put olive oil in pan over a low heat, leave to warm until oil is smoking slightly
    Add the cheese, onion and chopped parsley to the potato
    Divide the potato mix into small round cakes (about the size of a beer coaster)
    Add the milk to the egg
    Coat the potato mix in the egg wash and cover thoroughly in flour
    Put potato cake into the oil, cook until brown on 1st side
    Turn the potato cake over and cook other side until brown

    Now you have potato / griddle / boxty cakes

    *Cheese and onion are optional. My Dad prefers Stilton and savoy cabbage but each to his own :)

    Can honestly say I've never heard of that. Irish?
  • reddevil29
    reddevil29 Posts: 169 Member
    Hey there, I am an Iriah girl and the most authentic dish I can think of would be Irish Stew...There are many variations but normally its nicest with Lamb pieces, Potatoes, vegetables such as carrots and parsnip and then an oxtail falvour juice...Some people cheat and actually use the soup and its still lovely but if you google it you should find the suthentice recipe...oh and by the way its yummy. What part of Ireland are you hoping to visit?

    All of it! LOL I want to see Dublin of course, as well as Limerick, the "dark hedges" in Northern Ireland, County Kildare, County Mayo and a bunch of others. I really want to be there for at least 2 weeks. I'd love to hit Scottland while I'm in Europe too, but we'll see. I have an "official list" on tripadvisor. (=

    Sounds good, Dont forget Cork and Kerry, especially West Cork that leads to Kerry also...There is some beautiful scenery and the people are very down to earth :)

    We've watched so many documentaries and seen and talked to so many people who are from/currently live in Ireland and EVERYONE seems to be extremely nice (growing up in the states I can't say the same thing over here) and my fiance wants to get us work visa's so we can work and live over there. I don't think there's much of a need for my career in eating disorder based psychology but we'll see.

    I wouldnt say that there wouldnt be a need. There is an increasing amount of us Irish wanting to be healthier and some to the extreme...And we always welcome something new!
  • reddevil29
    reddevil29 Posts: 169 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Really?? Are we all tarred with that brush?

    Embrace it. It defines our heritage.

    I dont mind but we are so much more than that, thats all Im saying :)
  • theaimster30
    theaimster30 Posts: 63 Member
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/kaiserschmarrn/


    It's called Kaiserschmarrn. It's actually Austrian, but that's close enough to Germany. It's a sweet pancake-like meal/dessert. One of my favorites. Also, Knudel or Spatzele are good choices for German food.
  • healthynotthin
    healthynotthin Posts: 223 Member
    I'm Scandinavian and Russian so I don't think I can contribute, I just wanted to say I envy you for your class! I have no such classes as my majors are chemistry and statistics. :( I do get to make cool acids, however... *evil laugh*

    Anyway, good luck with your graduation!! :)
  • jbqueen
    jbqueen Posts: 89 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Yeah...if I didn't go to a catholic college, maybe.

    I'm pretty sure Catholics eat potatoes and drink beer ... lol They're kind of known for the drinking (I grew up in a Catholic family).

    Truly... I've only ever attended Catholic schools (even for college and Master's), and never heard anyone turn down beer or whiskey or indicate that it's somehow wrong or incompatible with Catholic belief. As an American of Irish descent, I feel no shame in the potatoes/beer connection, but I can see how it might be different for Irish nationals.

    Bangers and mash, Shepherd's pie... those are British.
  • med2017
    med2017 Posts: 192 Member
    Griddle cakes (great when you have a surplus of mash)

    Ingredients:

    1 cup cooked mashed potato
    * 1 medium white onion, chopped into small pieces
    * 1/2 cup of grated mature cheddar
    Sprig of parsley
    1 cup of plain flour, {about 8 ounces}
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    1 cup milk
    1 large egg
    Spoonful of olive oil

    Preparation:
    Put olive oil in pan over a low heat, leave to warm until oil is smoking slightly
    Add the cheese, onion and chopped parsley to the potato
    Divide the potato mix into small round cakes (about the size of a beer coaster)
    Add the milk to the egg
    Coat the potato mix in the egg wash and cover thoroughly in flour
    Put potato cake into the oil, cook until brown on 1st side
    Turn the potato cake over and cook other side until brown

    Now you have potato / griddle / boxty cakes

    *Cheese and onion are optional. My Dad prefers Stilton and savoy cabbage but each to his own :)

    Can honestly say I've never heard of that. Irish?

    or potato cakes. placki ziemniaczane in polish. typical european food i think. my mom makes it all the time.
  • LondonEliza
    LondonEliza Posts: 456 Member
    and now something sweet....

    Brown Soda Bread Scones


    Makes 15-18 scones


    Ingredients

    225g (8oz) wholemeal flour
    225g (8oz) plain flour
    1 tsp salt
    1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
    50g (2oz) mixed seeds, such as sesame, pumpkin or sunflower, or golden linseeds (optional)
    25g (1oz) butter (optional)
    1 egg
    100g brown sugar
    375-400ml (13-14fl oz) Buttermilk (or I do a 50/50 milk and water mix as it is less fattening)


    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F), Gas mark 7.

    2. Sift together the flours, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl and mix with the seeds (if using). Add the butter (if using), and rub into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre.

    3. In another bowl, whisk the egg with the buttermilk and pour most of the liquid into the flour mixture. Using one hand with your fingers outstretched like a claw, bring the flour and liquid together, adding more buttermilk if necessary. The dough should be quite soft, but not too sticky. Add the sugar to the liquid.

    4. Turn onto a floured work surface, and divide into a medium muffin baking tray. (Should divide into about 15 medium sized cakes) Cut a deep cross and sprinkle a pinch of plain white flour on each.

    5. Place on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn down the heat to 200°C (400°F), Gas mark 6 and cook for 5 minutes more if needed. When cooked, the loaf will sound slightly hollow when tapped on the base. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
  • LondonEliza
    LondonEliza Posts: 456 Member
    Griddle cakes (great when you have a surplus of mash)

    Ingredients:

    1 cup cooked mashed potato
    * 1 medium white onion, chopped into small pieces
    * 1/2 cup of grated mature cheddar
    Sprig of parsley
    1 cup of plain flour, {about 8 ounces}
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    1 cup milk
    1 large egg
    Spoonful of olive oil

    Preparation:
    Put olive oil in pan over a low heat, leave to warm until oil is smoking slightly
    Add the cheese, onion and chopped parsley to the potato
    Divide the potato mix into small round cakes (about the size of a beer coaster)
    Add the milk to the egg
    Coat the potato mix in the egg wash and cover thoroughly in flour
    Put potato cake into the oil, cook until brown on 1st side
    Turn the potato cake over and cook other side until brown

    Now you have potato / griddle / boxty cakes

    *Cheese and onion are optional. My Dad prefers Stilton and savoy cabbage but each to his own :)

    Can honestly say I've never heard of that. Irish?

    It is Irish, sorry should have said :)
  • I'm Scandinavian and Russian so I don't think I can contribute, I just wanted to say I envy you for your class! I have no such classes as my majors are chemistry and statistics. :( I do get to make cool acids, however... *evil laugh*

    Anyway, good luck with your graduation!! :)

    I went to middle school with a Russian exchange student, I CANNOT get the language down, LOL. My major didn't make me take this class I think it's an elective but it's pretty awesome to say the least. Very diverse class too.
  • and now something sweet....

    Brown Soda Bread Scones


    Makes 1 Loaf


    Ingredients

    225g (8oz) wholemeal flour
    225g (8oz) plain flour
    1 tsp salt
    1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
    50g (2oz) mixed seeds, such as sesame, pumpkin or sunflower, or golden linseeds (optional)
    25g (1oz) butter (optional)
    1 egg
    100g brown sugar
    375-400ml (13-14fl oz) Buttermilk (or I do a 50/50 milk and water mix as it is less fattening)


    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F), Gas mark 7.

    2. Sift together the flours, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl and mix with the seeds (if using). Add the butter (if using), and rub into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre.

    3. In another bowl, whisk the egg with the buttermilk and pour most of the liquid into the flour mixture. Using one hand with your fingers outstretched like a claw, bring the flour and liquid together, adding more buttermilk if necessary. The dough should be quite soft, but not too sticky. Add the sugar to the liquid.

    4. Turn onto a floured work surface, and divide into a medium muffin baking tray. (Should divide into about 15 medium sized cakes) Cut a deep cross and sprinkle a pinch of plain white flour on each.

    5. Place on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn down the heat to 200°C (400°F), Gas mark 6 and cook for 5 minutes more if needed. When cooked, the loaf will sound slightly hollow when tapped on the base. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

    I love scones but I thought they were typically English. Also, what is bicarbonate of soda? =/
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Yeah...if I didn't go to a catholic college, maybe.

    I'm pretty sure Catholics eat potatoes and drink beer ... lol They're kind of known for the drinking (I grew up in a Catholic family).


    im polish... roman catholic... and believe me potato and beer is not the only thing on the menu... this is how stereotypes are born.

    She asked for Irish and German recipes, not Polish. She just said she wouldn't do potatoes and beer because it's a Catholic college. Catholics do drink beer and eat potatoes.
  • potatoes and beer

    Yeah...if I didn't go to a catholic college, maybe.

    I'm pretty sure Catholics eat potatoes and drink beer ... lol They're kind of known for the drinking (I grew up in a Catholic family).


    im polish... roman catholic... and believe me potato and beer is not the only thing on the menu... this is how stereotypes are born.

    She asked for Irish and German recipes, not Polish. She just said she wouldn't do potatoes and beer because it's a Catholic college. Catholics do drink beer and eat potatoes.

    It's okay dolly. (= I have a friend in Poland currently and she makes some kick *kitten* food to say the least. Catholics aren't supposed to drink beer from what I understand about the religion you're not supposed to drink, but most do.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Yeah...if I didn't go to a catholic college, maybe.

    I'm pretty sure Catholics eat potatoes and drink beer ... lol They're kind of known for the drinking (I grew up in a Catholic family).

    Oh it's a party school, most definitely, there's beer cans everywhere on mondays, BUT I'm taking this to a class, for a grade I can't take beer. (= And yes, please email your friend, I will take any and all recipes.

    Message sent. He'll be in Germany for a couple more weeks, but he's posting on FB regularly, so he should get it.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Yeah...if I didn't go to a catholic college, maybe.

    I'm pretty sure Catholics eat potatoes and drink beer ... lol They're kind of known for the drinking (I grew up in a Catholic family).


    im polish... roman catholic... and believe me potato and beer is not the only thing on the menu... this is how stereotypes are born.

    She asked for Irish and German recipes, not Polish. She just said she wouldn't do potatoes and beer because it's a Catholic college. Catholics do drink beer and eat potatoes.

    It's okay dolly. (= I have a friend in Poland currently and she makes some kick *kitten* food to say the least. Catholics aren't supposed to drink beer from what I understand about the religion you're not supposed to drink, but most do.

    lol

    You have Catholics confused with Southern Baptists! Catholics are most definitely allowed to drink. Even priests drink alcohol.
  • potatoes and beer

    Yeah...if I didn't go to a catholic college, maybe.

    I'm pretty sure Catholics eat potatoes and drink beer ... lol They're kind of known for the drinking (I grew up in a Catholic family).

    Oh it's a party school, most definitely, there's beer cans everywhere on mondays, BUT I'm taking this to a class, for a grade I can't take beer. (= And yes, please email your friend, I will take any and all recipes.

    Message sent. He'll be in Germany for a couple more weeks, but he's posting on FB regularly, so he should get it.

    Danke. (=
  • ilinx
    ilinx Posts: 34
    I'm from Germany. I'd say if you want a cake go for Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. I don't know anybody who doesn't like it.
  • chlorisaann
    chlorisaann Posts: 366 Member
    and now something sweet....

    Brown Soda Bread Scones


    Makes 1 Loaf


    Ingredients

    225g (8oz) wholemeal flour
    225g (8oz) plain flour
    1 tsp salt
    1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
    50g (2oz) mixed seeds, such as sesame, pumpkin or sunflower, or golden linseeds (optional)
    25g (1oz) butter (optional)
    1 egg
    100g brown sugar
    375-400ml (13-14fl oz) Buttermilk (or I do a 50/50 milk and water mix as it is less fattening)


    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F), Gas mark 7.

    2. Sift together the flours, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl and mix with the seeds (if using). Add the butter (if using), and rub into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre.

    3. In another bowl, whisk the egg with the buttermilk and pour most of the liquid into the flour mixture. Using one hand with your fingers outstretched like a claw, bring the flour and liquid together, adding more buttermilk if necessary. The dough should be quite soft, but not too sticky. Add the sugar to the liquid.

    4. Turn onto a floured work surface, and divide into a medium muffin baking tray. (Should divide into about 15 medium sized cakes) Cut a deep cross and sprinkle a pinch of plain white flour on each.

    5. Place on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn down the heat to 200°C (400°F), Gas mark 6 and cook for 5 minutes more if needed. When cooked, the loaf will sound slightly hollow when tapped on the base. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

    I love scones but I thought they were typically English. Also, what is bicarbonate of soda? =/

    It is Baking Soda over here!! :tongue:
  • LondonEliza
    LondonEliza Posts: 456 Member
    Growing up, all our food was based around what we could pick, grow or bake so recipes included lots of rhubarb, blackberries, potatoes, pears, apples, cabbage, cabbage, lettuce, carrots and spring onions. Most of these, along with cheddar cheese, fish, homemade soda bread and red meat would be considered the staples of a traditional Irish diet.

    Things like rhubarb crumble, apple and pear pie, beetroot and cheese salad, Irish stew, fish stew (with cheese and onion
    scones)

    How traditional do you want to get? Do you fancy cooking black and white pudding (a mix of blood, grain and herbs) grubeens (boiled pigs feet) Coddle (a stew with boiled sausages) As Holloween is coming up in a few weeks, you could look up the recipe for Barmbrack. This is a sweetbread cake with currents and cherries usually eaten at this time of year.
  • ruststar
    ruststar Posts: 489 Member
    My boss makes a peach kuchen every summer and it seems pretty simple. Allrecipes had many fruit variations, and given that we're heading into fall and apple season, this apple one might be good:

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/apple-kuchen/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=kuchen&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Home Page
  • potatoes and beer

    Yeah...if I didn't go to a catholic college, maybe.

    I'm pretty sure Catholics eat potatoes and drink beer ... lol They're kind of known for the drinking (I grew up in a Catholic family).


    im polish... roman catholic... and believe me potato and beer is not the only thing on the menu... this is how stereotypes are born.

    She asked for Irish and German recipes, not Polish. She just said she wouldn't do potatoes and beer because it's a Catholic college. Catholics do drink beer and eat potatoes.

    It's okay dolly. (= I have a friend in Poland currently and she makes some kick *kitten* food to say the least. Catholics aren't supposed to drink beer from what I understand about the religion you're not supposed to drink, but most do.

    lol

    You have Catholics confused with Southern Baptists! Catholics are most definitely allowed to drink. Even priests drink alcohol.

    I was raised southern baptist and they all drink lol (= I think most every religion in the US does whether they are supposed to or not.
  • Growing up, all our food was based around what we could pick, grow or bake so recipes included lots of rhubarb, blackberries, potatoes, pears, apples, cabbage, cabbage, lettuce, carrots and spring onions. Most of these, along with cheddar cheese, fish, homemade soda bread and red meat would be considered the staples of a traditional Irish diet.

    Things like rhubarb crumble, apple and pear pie, beetroot and cheese salad, Irish stew, fish stew (with cheese and onion
    scones)

    How traditional do you want to get? Do you fancy cooking black and white pudding (a mix of blood, grain and herbs) grubeens (boiled pigs feet) Coddle (a stew with boiled sausages) As Holloween is coming up in a few weeks, you could look up the recipe for Barmbrack. This is a sweetbread cake with currents and cherries usually eaten at this time of year.

    Definitely NO black and white pudding. I don't think I could stomach it. Same for the grubeens. I love me some ham but not the feets of an oinker. Look at my southern-ness showing. LOL
    Barmbrack sounds really good and you've given me great recipes, thank you
  • healthyKYgirl
    healthyKYgirl Posts: 272 Member
    Rot Kohl (Red Cabbage)

    1 Red Cabbage Cored and Cut apart
    1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar or red wine vinegar
    2-3 Apples
    1 Onion
    2 Bay Leaf
    1/4 Cup Sugar (or more to taste)
    1.5 Cups Water
    Salt Pepper

    Bring it all to a boil and then let it simmer. You can look up variations of this recipe online. Some recipes add bacon. And other spices. But very German.
  • I'm from Germany. I'd say if you want a cake go for Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. I don't know anybody who doesn't like it.

    I shall google it for a recipe, danke.
    I should really brush up on my German. >.>

    Anyone know how to say thank you in Gaelic?
  • Seraph1120
    Seraph1120 Posts: 194 Member
    I'm surprised no one has said German potato salad. My grandmother used to make this all the time and my mom goes crazy for it. Although, it's probably a good thing that it hasn't been mentioned. It's a heart attack on a fork. I personally have not been brave enough to try it. lol.

    On another note...Pretty awesome to find out though that black forest cake is of German decent. =)
  • I'm surprised no one has said German potato salad. My grandmother used to make this all the time and my mom goes crazy for it. Although, it's probably a good thing that it hasn't been mentioned. It's a heart attack on a fork. I personally have not been brave enough to try it. lol.

    On another note...Pretty awesome to find out though that black forest cake is of German decent. =)

    Ohhhh, do you have the recipe? I effin' love potato salad! I'm okay with a heart attack on a fork. I'll just work out double the day before and the day after. (=