33 Easy Irish-Inspired Recipes to Try at Home

OK, if you're going to stick with the classic, make this hands-off version that practically cooks itself. It's served with a decadent horseradish sauce for dipping.

These potatoes are crispy, comforting and coated in thyme, oregano and basil. The leftovers are destined for Sunday brunch.

Behold: one of the most old-school Irish dishes of all time. This take on mashed spuds with greens calls for tangy sour cream and cream cheese.

Think potato latkes, but made with mashed potatoes instead of shredded and fried in butter. You likely have all the ingredients you need in your kitchen right now.

This recipe honors the O.G. by using lamb shoulder instead of beef. Even better, by the end, you'll only have your Dutch oven to clean.

BRB, drooling. Don’t skip the Baileys whipped cream—it's laced with loose-leaf Earl Grey tea.

So much more elegant than a mushy mound of boiled cabbage, no? The caraway seeds on top are such a nice touch.

This dish of pork sausage, potatoes, onion and back bacon was a traditional Thursday night meal for Irish Catholics back in the day.

The definition of crowd-pleasing comfort food. No one says "no" to mashed potatoes (especially when they’re made with goat cheese).

The sticky whiskey glaze is equal parts zingy and sweet, while the cheese sauce is hearty and sharp. Good luck not devouring all the crispy onions before finishing the burgers.

Aka the best way to repurpose St. Patrick's Day leftovers. Serve the sammy Reuben-style with a side of Thousand Island dressing.

Just like Grandma used to make (or somebody’s grandma, anyway). Each slice is dense, soft and begging to be slathered in butter.

Apples were a crucial part of Samhain, the Gaelic holiday that inspired Halloween. And once you try this cake, apples will become just as pivotal to dessert at your place.

This eight-ingredient dish stars yellow tomato sauce and pearl mozz. Even picky eaters will ask for a second helping.

This soul-soother is best paired with a bottle of pale ale. (A second one, that is, since it's already the first ingredient in the broth.)

Studded with dried fruit, walnuts and caraway seeds, but that's not all: These 40-minute scones also contain currants, which are plumped with a few tablespoons of whiskey.

Who needs tortilla chips when you've got crispy, thin-sliced potatoes? Pile the bacon, sour cream and cheddar cheese on to your heart's content.

Bring on the sprinkles, lads and lassies. These dangerously poppable treats are only five indulgent ingredients away.

This Irish staple boasts chunks of white fish and pairs best with buttery soda bread. (Oh, and it'll only take you 35 minutes from start to finish.)

Yup, this is now our happy place. Finish each handheld with lime-yogurt crema and sharp Irish cheddar.

Want to make it like the pros? Pour the whiskey and sugar into the coffee and stir to dissolve. Then, pour the cream over the back of a spoon so it floats.

This stick-to-your-ribs main is just as popular in Ireland as it is in England. Make it from scratch once and you'll never use packet gravy mix again.

All aboard the Comfort Food Express. This hearty stew is nestled under a blanket of store-bought puff pastry for maximum indulgence.

This dinner party-ready dessert only takes about 30 minutes and seven ingredients to prepare, plus it's a breeze to make ahead.

Thanks to the pressure cooker, this creamy mac is only 20 minutes away. In addition to butter, cheese and bacon, it also contains shredded Brussels sprouts, because balance.

Sure, the Scots invented them. But shortbread was a lot different pre-Irish butter. Dunk 'em in coffee, tea or hot cocoa to make them even tastier.

Unlike its lamb-laden predecessor, Irish stew made with cubed beef is actually called brown stew. Whichever you decide to cook, it'll be sure to satisfy.

Bust out the slow cooker for this hearty peasant meal. You can freeze the leftovers for up to three months (if there are any, that is).

Espresso powder and black coffee give these sprinkle-topped cuties the jolt they need. (The Irish cream helps, too.)

This stout cake is super moist, thanks to sour cream and stout beer in the batter. The generous layer of vanilla-cream cheese frosting is just a bonus.