Irish Potato Farls

 Irish Potato Farls

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes.
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened.
• additional flour for dusting for the work surface.

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well-blended.
2. Gradually incorporate the softened butter into the mixture until everything is nicely combined and forms a soft dough.
3. Lightly flour a clean work surface and turn out the dough. Knead gently for about 1-2 minutes.
4. Pat the dough into a circle about ½ inch thick. Cut the circle into quarters, forming triangular shapes.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the farls on the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Enjoy your homemade potato farls warm, topped with butter, or your favorite toppings!

Scottish Eggs

Scottish Eggs

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1 pound sausage meat
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Mrs Dash Extra Spicy
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• Oil for frying

Directions

1. Put the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring it to a boil, then simmer for 6-7 minutes. This gives you a slightly soft center. After cooking, move the eggs to an ice bath. Peel the eggs when cool.

2. In a big bowl, combine the sausage meat, spices, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix it well.

3. Divide the sausage mix into 4 parts. Flatten each part into a disc. Place a boiled egg in the center of each disc. Carefully wrap the sausage around the egg. Make sure the egg is completely covered. Smooth the surface.

4. Put flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Roll each wrapped egg in flour first. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in breadcrumbs. Make sure they are well covered.

5. Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat (about 350°F). Carefully add the coated eggs to the hot oil. Fry them 2 at a time to avoid crowding. Fry for about 6-8 minutes, turning them until golden brown.

6. Remove the Scotch eggs from the oil. Let them drain on paper towels. Allow them to cool a bit. Then, slice them in half to show off the golden yolk.

Cheesy Garlic Butter Mussels

Cheesy Garlic Butter Mussels

Ingredients

• 1 lb mussels shell removed

• 1 head garlic minced

• 1 small onion minced

• 2 teaspoons Hot Chili Sauce

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1/4 teaspoon Mrs Dash Garlic & Herb

• 1 large jalapeno sliced

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

• 2 tablespoons cooking wine

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a pan, then add the cooking oil.

2. Sauté the garlic until light brown and fragrant.

3. Add the onion and cook until softened.

4. Add the mussels and sauté for 3 minutes.

5. Pour in the cooking wine, then add Maggi Savor.

6. Add the jalapenos and Mrs Dash Garlic & Herb

7. Continue cooking until the sauce reduces by half.

8. Season with ground black pepper

9. Add the mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

10. Transfer to a serving plate.

Serve with yellow rice.

Adapted from recipe by: Vanjo Merano