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Homity Pie (Potato, Leek and Cheddar Pie)

January 29, 2023 by TheRunawaySpoon Leave a Comment

I’ll admit, I was first intrigued by this dish because of the name. It seemed to me something ancient and quaint, like a medieval recipe or remnant of a Tudor kitchen. I came across this first from a food stall that sells savory pies in London. It’s a really simple dish, but still packed with flavor. So I did a little research, and as best as I can tell, its origins are not so … [Read more...] about Homity Pie (Potato, Leek and Cheddar Pie)

Boxty (Irish Potato Cakes)

March 11, 2012 by The Runaway Spoon 7 Comments

There was a pub I frequented when I was a graduate student in England.  I will admit I didn’t eat there as much as my friends and I took a study break for last call at the bar. But they did serve food.  It wasn’t gourmet, it wasn’t even all that great, but they did have these potato cakes that I was very fond of.  They were cheap and filling, which are two of the top criteria … [Read more...] about Boxty (Irish Potato Cakes)

Champ: Irish Mashed Potatoes with Green Onion

March 10, 2010 by The Runaway Spoon 1 Comment

  I’ll admit I don’t know too much about Irish cooking, but I do know the Irish can make incredibly flavorful and satisfying food from simple ingredients, and no one is better with potatoes.  Champ is so deceptively simple; you won’t believe the rich flavor.  Add this to any meal and it’s instantly a simple St. Patrick’s celebration. Champ Irish Mashed … [Read more...] about Champ: Irish Mashed Potatoes with Green Onion

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