Spice Cuisine: Irish Spices and Seasonings

Irish food is more than just potatoes. In the past decade especially, gourmet Irish food has really come into its own. Influenced by the waves of immigrants from Europe and Africa, traditional Irish dishes have taken on new flavors. We've got all the spices and seasonings you'll need to recreate your Irish grandmother's pea whack or play with the latest cutting-edge recipes from haute cuisine in Dublin.

Irish Variations

Arrowroot Powder
Bay Leaves, Turkish
Bouquet Garni
Bridgeport Seasoning
Cake Spice

Caraway Seed
Corned Beef Spice
Demi-Glace Lamb Stock
Juniper
Mint Leaves

I don't think a really good pie can be made without a dozen or so children peeking over your shoulder as you stoop to look in on it every little while.

John Gould