Hearty recipes for celebrating from the comfort of home

(Family Features) While some St. Patrick’s Day celebrations call for green beer and large gatherings, you may instead opt for a cozy evening at home with comforting foods and close friends. Whether your shamrock spirit leads you out for a local parade or you’re more of a stay-at-home leprechaun, there is one tradition all can agree on: delicious Irish food.

If a quieter night cooking at home is up your alley, you’re in luck. You can put a meal worthy of gold on the table with these festive Irish favorites from “Cookin’ Savvy.”

A hearty home-cooked meal loaded with flavor and sure to fill you with cheer, Irish Beef and Beer Pot Pie is made piping hot to warm up any St. Patrick’s Day party. Full of hashbrowns, carrots, peas and beef, it’s a twist on tradition served with puff pastry topping the tasty stew. A cup of your favorite stout beer, of course, will come in handy for deglazing the skillet to ensure you enjoy every bit of beefy flavor.

Perfect for serving as a sweet complement to coffee or tea, or all on its own as a nightcap nibble, Irish Sweet Soda Bread comes together in a snap so you can let it bake while enjoying the main course. Offering an easy way to participate in the festivities, it might just become a household favorite to be savored year-round.

Make your home a St. Patrick’s Day haven with these hearty recipes then discover more celebratory meal ideas from “Cookin’ Savvy” by visiting Culinary.net.

Irish Beef and Beer Pot Pie

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup stout beer
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 bag (28 ounces) hashbrowns with peppers and onions
• 1 can (14 ounces) carrots, drained
• 1 can (14 ounces) peas, drained
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg

1. Heat oven to 400 F.
2. In large skillet or Dutch oven, brown ground beef; drain and set aside.
3. Over medium heat, deglaze skillet with beer and whisk in flour. After thickening, whisk in tomato puree and add Worcestershire sauce. Mix in ground beef, garlic powder and beef broth. Add hashbrowns, carrots and peas. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Place puff pastry sheet on cookie sheet. Beat egg and brush over pastry. Bake 10 minutes. Place hot puff pastry on top of beef mixture and serve.

Irish Sweet Soda Bread

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 4 cups self-rising flour
• 1 cup currants
• 2 tablespoons sanding sugar (optional)
• coffee or tea, for serving (optional)

1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. Mix melted butter and sugar then add buttermilk. Mix in flour and currants.
3. Flour hands and counter. Add sanding sugar to dough, if desired, and knead into ball.
4. Grease small Dutch oven or pie plate and bake 40 minutes. Serve with coffee or tea, if desired, or as a dessert.

Substitutions: Raisins can be used in place of currants.

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(Family Features) Nothing says spring like a fish fry with the catch of the day. This Pan-Fried Catfish recipe is perfect for enjoying flaky fillets without the mess. Find more springtime favorites by visiting Culinary.net.

Pan-Fried Catfish

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning (or seasoning of choice, such as lemon pepper)
• 1 stick butter
• 1/4 cup avocado oil (or oil of choice)
• 1-2 pounds thawed catfish fillets (1/2 pound each)
• cooked rice, for serving

1. In pie dish, mix flour and seasoning.
2. In skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add oil. Coat fish fillets in flour mixture on both sides. Place fish in skillet and fry 5 minutes then flip and fry 5 minutes.
3. Place fish on paper towel to drain excess oil then serve with rice.

Tip: If skillet is large enough, fry two fillets at once. If frying more than four fillets, discard butter and avocado oil then start fresh before frying more.

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Available for a limited time, Sonny’s is bringing fresh, seasonal ingredients to its famous BBQ

ORLANDO, Fla. /PRNewswire/ — Sonny’s BBQ, the industry-leading BBQ restaurant rooted in quality food, hospitality and spreading kindness, is introducing a limited-time spring menu that combines bold flavors and seasonal ingredients crafted by Head Pitmaster Shannon Snell. Starting March 3, the mouthwatering lineup is packed with sweet peach flavors paired with smokey BBQ to create a lineup that can’t be missed, and marks the return of two Sonny’s signature dishes in response to guest requests.

“Sonny’s spring seasonal menu pulls on core memories for me,” shared Snell. “The first time I had peach barbecue sauce was at a small barbecue joint in Tampa, right around the corner from the gym I went to growing up. They smothered it over chicken, creating a melting pot of flavors that stuck with me for years.  I wanted to bring that same unforgettable experience to our guests with a fresh, Sonny’s twist. There’s something about the rich, juicy flavor of Georgia peaches that pairs perfectly with our signature dishes.”

Snell along with the network of Sonny’s expert Pitmasters wove their roots of slow-cooked to perfection dishes with innovation that puts guest preference on the spring menu. Highlights include:

APPETIZERS

• Cheese Curds: TILLAMOOK® CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS tossed in dry rub, served with Smokin’ Ranch
• Seasonal Wings: smoked wings tossed in a tangy Golden BBQ or Sweet Peach BBQ Sauce

SANDWICHES

• Brisket Grilled Cheese (RETURNING FAVORITE): chopped brisket, queso, and cheddar cheese on garlic bread
• Chicken Tender Sandwich: jumbo chicken tenders, tossed in Sonny’s Golden BBQ Sauce, loaded with pickles on garlic bread

ENTREES

• Sweet Peach BBQ Chicken: introducing the Sweet Peach BBQ sauced and grilled chicken to the menu, served with two Sidekicks and garlic bread

PREMIUM SIDES 

• Hot Link Mac & Cheese: signature Mac & Cheese, topped with chopped Hot Links, dry-rub, cornbread crumble and a drizzle of Sweet Sauce
• Onion Rings: thick-cut sweet onions, beer battered, fried to a crispy golden finish and seasoned with Sonny’s signature dry-rub.

DESSERTS 

• Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls (RETURNING FAVORITE): homemade Peach Cobbler, stuffed in an egg roll, deep fried to perfection, and served with whipped cream

SAUCES

• Golden BBQ: rich and tangy mustard-based sauce with a hint of sweetness
• Peach BBQ: vibrant peach flavored sweet BBQ sauce

Sonny’s BBQ invites guests to try the new seasonal menu and savor the flavors of spring. The lineup of new items, along with returning favorites, has something for everyone to enjoy – whether you’re a longtime Sonny’s fan or discovering Sonny’s as your new go-to BBQ spot.

Guests can also join the Sonny’s BBQ loyalty program to get more value of every bite. First-time guests get $5 off an entree and start gaining points for sizzlin’ deals.

To learn more about Sonny’s BBQ, visit SonnysBBQ.com and follow along on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Franchise opportunities can be found at https://sonnysbbqfranchise.com/. 

About Sonny’s BBQ
With nearly 100 locations spanning the southeast, Sonny’s BBQ® is one of the largest barbecue restaurant brands in the country. Its signature pulled pork, sweet tea, and unique appetizers have afforded the restaurant the title of “Best Barbecue Chain in America” by The Daily Meal. Floyd “Sonny” Tillman and his wife, Lucille, founded Sonny’s BBQ in 1968 in Gainesville, Fla. in hopes of creating a local BBQ joint for their community to enjoy. 55 years later, Sonny’s BBQ continues to do just that under the direction of CEO Jamie Yarmuth and local pitmasters spreading the spirit of BBQ in each of their communities through the ‘Q the Kindness and Random Acts of BBQ initiatives. The brand gives back more than $1.2 million annually across the eight states it serves, and reaches tens of thousands of community members with its generosity. Sonny’s BBQ is a leader in the hospitality industry with its commitment to creating unique consumer experiences, ability and willingness to utilize cutting-edge technology, and network of successful franchisee relationships. For more information, online ordering and to find the Sonny’s BBQ location closest to you, please visit www.SonnysBBQ.com or download the new Sonny’s BBQ mobile app.

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