In just a handful of days, the distant sound of bag pipes, the sight of little green leprechauns pinned on pub doors, and the waft of malty dark Guinness will surround us. We all know what that means: Saint Patrick's Day is here. With that green holiday right around the corner, what better time than now to revisit the food of Ireland?

The cuisine of this green northern island is comforting, hearty and rich -- which hits the spot right now as we brave the last weeks of winter. Filled with meat, potatoes and chock-full of flavor, these are dishes that we should be enjoying all winter long, not just around this boozy March holiday. From Irish lamb stew to cottage pie to a Reuben sandwich, there are a lot of great dishes to enjoy from the Irish.

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  • Colcannon

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/colcannon/">Colcannon recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

  • Corned Beef and Cabbage with Parsley-Mustard Sauce

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/16596-suzanne-goin-s-corned-beef-and-cabbage-with-parsley-mustard-sauce">Corned Beef and Cabbage with Parsley-Mustard Sauce recipe</a> by Genius Recipe via Food52</strong>

  • Green Mashed Potatoes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/green_mashed_potatoes/">Green Mashed Potatoes recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

  • Corned Beef Hash

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/corned-beef-hash/">Corned Beef Hash recipe</a> by Gimme Some Oven</strong>

  • Colcannon Cakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/colcannon_cakes/">Colcannon Cakes recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

  • Beef And Guinness Stew

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/07/beef-and-guinness-stew_n_1326623.html" target="_hplink">Beef and Guinness Stew recipe<</a>/strong>

  • Roasted Cabbage Wedges

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/roasted-cabbage-wedges/">Roasted Cabbage Wedges recipe</a> by Gimme Some Oven</strong>

  • Bangers and Mash

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2010/03/irish-pub-grub.html">Bangers and Mash recipe</a> by A Spicy Perspective</strong>

  • Corned Beef With Blackberry Mustard Glaze

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/glazed-corned-beef/">Corned Beef with Blackberry Mustard Glaze recipe</a> by Gimme Some Oven</strong>

  • Quick Shepherd's Pie

    <strong>Get the<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/quick-shepherds-pie_n_1059270.html" target="_hplink"> Quick Shepherd's Pie recipe</a></strong>

  • Irish Lamb Stew

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/irish-lamb-stew_n_1049448.html" target="_hplink">Irish Lamb Stew recipe</a></strong>

  • Potato Soup

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/potato-soup_n_1062242.html" target="_hplink">Potato Soup recipe</a></strong>

  • Cottage Pie With Sweet Potato Topping

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/cottage-pie-with-sweet-po_n_1057427.html" target="_hplink">Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato Topping recipe</a></strong>

  • Chicken Pot Pie In A Blanket of Puff Pastry

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chicken-pot-pie-in-a-blan_n_1061344.html" target="_hplink">Chicken Pot Pie in a Blanket of Puff Pastry recipe</a></strong>

  • Pot Roast

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/pot-roast_n_1057224.html" target="_hplink">Pot Roast recipe</a></strong>

  • Chive Mashed Potatoes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chive-mashed-potatoes_n_1059255.html" target="_hplink">Chive Mashed Potatoes recipe</a></strong>

  • Roast Leg Of Lamb With Root Vegetables

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/roast-leg-of-lamb-with-ro_n_1057393.html" target="_hplink">Roast Leg of Lamb with Root Vegetables recipe</a></strong>

  • Focaccia Reubens

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/focaccia-reubens_n_1058391.html" target="_hplink">Focaccia Reubens recipe</a> </strong>

  • Irish Soda Bread

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/irish-soda-bread_n_1061001.html">Irish Soda Bread recipe</a></strong>

  • Lamb Stew With Caramelized Shallots

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/lamb-stew-with-caramelize_n_1059579.html">Lamb Stew with Caramelized Shallots recipe</a></strong>