Boxty is an absolutely heavenly Irish potato pancake and makes a warming and hearty breakfast served with crisp bacon. But don't feel you have to stop there. Wrap the grated potato in a clean tea ...

I liked using the leftover bacon grease to fry my boxty in, as it adds extra flavor. You can use regular vegetable oil or ...

For heartier meals, boxty pancakes pair excellently with proteins like sausages or bacon and can also serve as a comforting ...

Cut the boxty into four wedges and serve. Recipe courtesy of Irish Traditional Cooking: Over 300 Recipes from Ireland’s Heritage by Darina Allen/Kyle Books, 2012.

Mutton, bacon, or a fowl, colcannon, boxty bread, dumplings, rice pudding, and ‘sowans’ (a fermented oat husk drink/flummery) were served at supper. Brigid was also considered the finest maker ...