10 Traditional Irish Breakfast Recipe Ideas – Chef's Pencil

10 Traditional Irish Breakfast Recipe Ideas – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes10 Traditional Irish Breakfast Recipe Ideas – Chef's Pencil

Since the first settlers reached the shores of Ireland in 8000 BC Irish diets have changed quite dramatically. From gathering seafood and wild plants to the world-famous Irish breakfast the people of Ireland have adapted to the changing food supplies of the Emerald Isle.

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Most people think of potatoes when they think of Irish cuisine (and they’re right). But did you know that they’re a relatively new addition to the Irish diet? It’s only been 400 years since potatoes arrived in Europe and became synonymous with the country. Since then the humble potato has become a staple in Ireland serving as the star of most Irish breakfasts.

Irish breakfasts are known for their heartyness – after all we come from a long line of farmers. Warm filling dishes gave farmers the energy to brave the elements during a hard day’s work in the fields.

While modern Ireland still loves a hearty cooked breakfast (and chips) this is usually reserved for weekends holidays and hangovers. During the week a lighter breakfast is the usual choice using fine local ingredients and some of the best dairy products in the world.