Today's Irish colcannon recipe has Gaelic origins. 'Colcannon' comes from the word cal ceannann, meaning white-headed cabbage.
Like many popular Irish dishes, colcannon is simple to make, and involves inexpensive ingredients, such as potatoes and cabbage.
The keys to our favorite version of colcannon are bacon and onion gravy. A great way to serve colcannon is with Irish bangers, with the drippings saved for the onion gravy.
We enjoy adding a bit o' Guinness to the gravy as well, and watching the reaction of our guests when they figure out where that flavor comes from!
We always created an Irish colcannon volcano
with bangers lining the sides, and then we drizzled the onion gravy lava
down the sides. A fun, versatile, and delicious Irish expression!
Sharing Irish food is one of our favorite ways to enjoy an Irish experience, wherever in the world we happen to be!
The flavors of an Irish meal, and the stories that come along with many Irish recipes, gives us a sense of connection with the Emerald Isle.
If you would like to receive a free copy of our e-book on favorite Irish recipes, scroll down and enter your email address. You can have recipes for our favorite Irish foods in your inbox in just minutes!
At Irish Expressions, our our goal is simple: to provide you with a unique Irish experience, on demand, wherever you are in the world.
If you have enjoyed our Irish colcannon recipe, you have probably been exposed to many of the most delicious flavors that Ireland has to offer!
Will that entice you to visit Ireland - or to return if you have already been?
We hope so!
But even if that is not possible, you can still enjoy the magic of Ireland in these pages. Check out the links at the top of the page for simple instructions on how to explore Irish landmarks, enjoy Irish food, practice Irish customs, and much more!
One way to share your love of Ireland is by displaying your family coat of arms (family crest). A very personal symbol of the stories and accomplishments of your ancestors can adorn clothing, kitchenware, wall art, personal accessories and so much more.
Want to have a look? Our friends at House of Names can help!
Tap the button below and see your family crest for free!
At Irish Expressions we believe everybody – well almost everybody! - has an "Irish side." So how nice would it be to have access to a fun, free Irish experience, on demand, wherever in the world you happen to be?
Over the years we have compiled many free, downloadable resources including lyrics, recipes, games, jokes, blessings and much, much more. Would you like to receive them ALL for FREE? Simply share your email for instant access!
If you would like to see more from Irish Expressions, you can find us on Facebook and Pinterest. You can also communicate with us using our contact form here.
And of course you can always reach out to me directly at bruce@irish-expressions.com.
However you choose to connect, we would love to hear from you! Meanwhile, thanks for visiting! I hope that we will meet someday, in person or online, and you can tell me about your own connection to the Emerald Isle.
Until then, best wishes -
Bruce Grady, and the team at Irish-Expressions.com
ENJOYING IRISH EXPRESSIONS? PLEASE CLICK BELOW AND SHARE!