Pasta with
Irish Bacon and Broccoli
Submitted
by: Barbiel |
4 slices Shannon Traditional Irish
Bacon
(cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips)
8 ounces dried corkscrew or quill-shaped pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped |
1/2 cup de-fatted chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese |
| Cook
pasta in large amount of salted boiling water. While pasta is
cooking, in non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon
strips just until they begin to brown. Stir in garlic and onions;
cover and cook for several minutes or until onion is soft. Raise
heat to medium-high. Add chicken broth, hot pepper flakes and
broccoli. Cover and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until broccoli is
crisp-tender and still bright green. Stir in grated Parmesan and
salt to taste. Toss with hot cooked pasta. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings. |
Irish Smashed Potatoes
(Colcannon)
Submitted
by: Barbiel |
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 cup green onions, sliced |
1/8 teaspoon pepper
butter or margarine
parsley |
| Heat
1/2-inch water to boiling. Stir in cabbage, cover and heat to
boiling. Cook 5 minutes, drain. Prepare mashed potatoes, fold in
cabbage, onions and pepper. Dot with butter, sprinkle with
parsley. Serves 4. |
Irish
Colcannon
Submitted
by: Cookie |
6 large potatoes, peeled
and quartered
5 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped green onion or leeks |
1/2 cup snipped parsley
salt to taste
white pepper
2 tablespoons margarine or butter |
| InstructionsIn a large
saucepan cook potatoes, covered until tender. Drain. In a medium
saucepan, cook cabbage in salted water for 2 minutes uncovered.
Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes more or until tender. Mash
potatoes, stir in milk, onions, parsley and onions. Season to
taste with salt and pepper. Add butter and drained cabbage. Stir
until butter is melted and mixture is combined. Serves 4-6. |
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