Calling all Irish/Germans

innocenceportrayed
innocenceportrayed Posts: 569 Member
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So hi. I'm Ambyr. (= I'm a psychology major at a local university and I'm of Irish/German decent (I have a point don't worry). I'm currently enrolled in a class called Social & Cultural Psychology and part of my grade this semester is to make an authentic dish from one of my places of origin(To be real specific, I'm actually a "mutt" I have Irish, German, English, Scottish, Welsh, Seminole Indian and Cherokee Indian in me).

I need some ideas for said project. It's not until october or november I believe but it's a HUGE part of my grade. My aunt(who is the family historian lol) has no recipes and my great grandparents(who I live with) know no "authentic" ones either.

I really appreciate all ideas/lists/recipes. Especially anything easy to cook with ingredients easy to find. (=

Thanks in advance.

PS, once I'm done with my BS Psychology, I'm going to Ireland to celebrate my graduating!...Before I go on for my MS. -__-
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  • jrutledge01
    jrutledge01 Posts: 213 Member
    potatoes and beer
  • 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?
  • reddevil29
    reddevil29 Posts: 169 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Really?? Are we all tarred with that brush?
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Really?? Are we all tarred with that brush?
    No, some of us just drink beer.
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/irish-champ/
  • jrutledge01
    jrutledge01 Posts: 213 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Really?? Are we all tarred with that brush?
    hell yea!
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
    Shepherd's pie? Bangers 'n mash? Or is that British? Uhmmm
  • Lakeswoman
    Lakeswoman Posts: 37 Member
    Colcannon Potatoes..Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min. Yield: 12-16 Servings


    2 pounds cabbage, shredded
    2 cups water
    4 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
    2 cups milk
    1 cup chopped green onions
    Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste
    1/4 cup butter, melted
    Crumbled cooked bacon and minced fresh parsley


    Directions
    In a large saucepan, bring cabbage and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Keep cabbage warm.
    Place cooking liquid and potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough additional water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-17 minutes or until tender. Drain and keep warm.
    In a small saucepan, bring milk and onions to a boil; remove from the heat. In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Add milk mixture; beat until blended. Beat in the cabbage, salt and pepper. Drizzle with the melted butter, bacon and parsley. Yield: 12-16 servings.

    Nutritional Facts
    3/4 cup (calculated without salt and bacon) equals 149 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.
  • innocenceportrayed
    innocenceportrayed Posts: 569 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Yeah...if I didn't go to a catholic college, maybe.
  • JBennis1013
    JBennis1013 Posts: 377 Member
    I believe bangers and mash is authentic, shepherds pie, and corned beef and cabbage would all qualify
  • LondonEliza
    LondonEliza Posts: 456 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Really?? Are we all tarred with that brush?
    No, some of us just drink beer.

    I had baby roast potatoes and wine this evening - am I tarred or not? I need to know :)
  • Laoch_Cailin
    Laoch_Cailin Posts: 414 Member
    potatoes and beer

    Am don't you mean 'spuds' and 'stout'.

    What about soda bread with the stew. There are loads of Irish dishes here:

    http://www.irelandseye.com/aarticles/culture/recipes/index.shtm
  • jrutledge01
    jrutledge01 Posts: 213 Member
    potatoes and beer

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

    potatoes and beer

    Am don't you mean 'spuds' and 'stout'.

    What about soda bread with the stew. There are loads of Irish dishes here:

    http://www.irelandseye.com/aarticles/culture/recipes/index.shtm

    i like you
  • krystina_letitia9
    krystina_letitia9 Posts: 697 Member
    Boiled dinner!

    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Classic-Irish-Boiled-Dinner/

    My grandma used to make this allllll the time. I'm not a good Irish girl - I hate corned beef! I wish I had her recipe, just for the sake of having it!
  • reddevil29
    reddevil29 Posts: 169 Member
    Shepherd's pie? Bangers 'n mash? Or is that British? Uhmmm

    Bangers and Mash I think is British....Shepherds Pie we eat but not really an Authentic Meal
  • 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
  • innocenceportrayed
    innocenceportrayed Posts: 569 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. (=
  • innocenceportrayed
    innocenceportrayed Posts: 569 Member
    Colcannon Potatoes..Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min. Yield: 12-16 Servings


    2 pounds cabbage, shredded
    2 cups water
    4 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
    2 cups milk
    1 cup chopped green onions
    Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste
    1/4 cup butter, melted
    Crumbled cooked bacon and minced fresh parsley


    Directions
    In a large saucepan, bring cabbage and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Keep cabbage warm.
    Place cooking liquid and potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough additional water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-17 minutes or until tender. Drain and keep warm.
    In a small saucepan, bring milk and onions to a boil; remove from the heat. In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Add milk mixture; beat until blended. Beat in the cabbage, salt and pepper. Drizzle with the melted butter, bacon and parsley. Yield: 12-16 servings.

    Nutritional Facts
    3/4 cup (calculated without salt and bacon) equals 149 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

    That sounds really easy! Thanks!
  • dosmundos
    dosmundos Posts: 64
    Hmm, I am as german as they come. Been here just for 5 years, born, raised, married and had my kids in Germany.

    Unfortunately, the allrecipes does have lots of good recipes but hardly anything that is true german stuff. It's like with chinese food, it is mostly adjusted to the culture it is presented in.

    So what kind of dish are you looking for? Meat? Sweet? Cake?
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Weiner schnitzel? ;-)

    Hmmm ... Have you googled for some recipes? My paternal great-grandmother was German, but my grandmother was the cook in the family so nothing from that side got passed down. I do have a friend who's is German -- born and raised in Germany German. He's actually there visiting right now, but I can message him and ask if he has any ideas.
  • 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 :)
  • jrutledge01
    jrutledge01 Posts: 213 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
  • innocenceportrayed
    innocenceportrayed Posts: 569 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

    My aunt is like a fourth irish and she's short enough to be a leprechaun, lol, she's 4'10 (=
    I'm currently reading a book on Gaelic & Celtic mythologies, it's VERY interesting.
  • 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).
  • MzCongeniality70
    MzCongeniality70 Posts: 352 Member
    Let me throw some German in the mix. Sauerbraten and spatzle. Both are a bit involved, but not difficult :) Good luck!
  • innocenceportrayed
    innocenceportrayed Posts: 569 Member
    Hmm, I am as german as they come. Been here just for 5 years, born, raised, married and had my kids in Germany.

    Unfortunately, the allrecipes does have lots of good recipes but hardly anything that is true german stuff. It's like with chinese food, it is mostly adjusted to the culture it is presented in.

    So what kind of dish are you looking for? Meat? Sweet? Cake?

    I don't like sourkraut and bratworst. LOL Not to sound stereotypical, but I LOVEEEEEE Cake and not everyone in the class eats meat so cake would be great! I could do Irish dish and German dessert.
    I would love to have my children in Germany, but I think my fiance is insisting on moving to Ireland. /shrug. I'll lose my semi-authentic german last name (Geiger).
  • innocenceportrayed
    innocenceportrayed Posts: 569 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.
  • 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

    My aunt is like a fourth irish and she's short enough to be a leprechaun, lol, she's 4'10 (=
    I'm currently reading a book on Gaelic & Celtic mythologies, it's VERY interesting.


    Lol I can imagine how interesting it is :D
  • med2017
    med2017 Posts: 192 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.
  • Tennessee2019
    Tennessee2019 Posts: 676 Member
    I'm Irish, German & English.

    The only thing that I can suggest (my husband does all the cooking in our family) is to Google food ideas with the combination that you are looking for.

    Good luck.

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