(Food-Beverage-News.Com, March 13, 2015 ) Oakland, CA -- Getting in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day means celebrating the occasion with traditional Irish favorites on the dinner table. Think corned beef and cabbage dishes, colcannon, potato-based recipes, and Irish soda bread – Irish comfort food that celebrates everything about the Irish culture. Adding a new twist on these classic dishes, though, will offer something new to the palate, and might even make this holiday even more special and memorable to guests.
"Food is central to any St. Patrick's Day celebration and it wouldn't hurt if classic favorites are given new delicious versions so guests can have something new to look forward to. The occasion takes a whole new meaning when celebrated with dishes that incorporate your creative effort and your desire to please your guests' palate," says Allison Montgomery, spokesperson for contemporary kitchenware manufacturer Finesseur.
Being open to new recipe ideas also helps elevate one's cooking skills. "This is also the perfect time to showcase your versatility in the kitchen. You can play around with new dishes that can soon become traditional favorites as well," adds Montgomery.
To inspire cooks to be innovative in whipping up their St. Patrick's Day feast, Finesseur shares some helpful tips in adding a fresh twist to traditional Irish-inspired dishes.
1. Add a sweet-spicy addition to the corned beef and cabbage combo. Put in some honey and brown mustard dressing to this classic Irish recipe for that added punch.
2. A new twist on beef stew. Irish beef stew is a must-have staple on any St. Patrick's Day celebration. Veer away from the usual beef stew recipe by whipping up a casserole dish of Irish beef cooked in Guinness beer, or make a hearty version that combines boneless beef, carrots, and cremini mushrooms.
3. Fresh take on potato dishes. A traditional Irish meal is not complete without potatoes. Add a tasty highlight of smoked cheese, curry powder and paprika to an otherwise ordinary potato soup.
4. Irish soda bread with a hint of citrus. Elevate the Irish soda bread recipe by adding fresh currants and orange peel to create a citrusy taste.
5. Sausage with a kick. Add in some apple slices, green beans and beer to a smoked sausage dish for a new delicious version of the Dublin coddle.
6. The perfect fusion of fresh and green. For a new take on green St. Patrick's Day dishes, try doing a combination of spinach and herb quiche, or do a new version of the guacamole using ripe avocados. For a bit more spinach, make a tortilla dish that incorporates this healthy leafy green.
Execute new Irish recipes with ease
Cooks need all the help they can get to ensure their new recipes will be a success for St. Patrick's Day. As time is of the essence when taking on a multitude of new recipes, Montgomery suggests having good-quality kitchen tools to help save time during food preparation. "Invest in a high-quality chef's knife to ensure effortless food preparation. With a sharp and durable blade like the Finesseur Ceramic Chef's Knife, you can chop ingredients with minimal effort. It will also be a big help when you want to enable fast yet precise cutting," explains Montgomery.
With these useful suggestions, individuals will be more confident to shake things up for a more exciting and flavorful St. Patrick's Day celebration. "We hope that these tips will inspire cooks to be bolder in trying out new dishes that can make their St. Patrick's Day celebration a more festive gathering," concludes Montgomery.
About Finesseur
Finesseur brings fashion design, precise engineering, and top quality craftsmanship together in American kitchens. Finesseur believes kitchen tools should be not only functional, but also inspirational.
