Served alongside Irish Soda Bread and my Guinness Beef Stew, this Colcannon Potato recipe completes the perfect Saint Patrick’s Day trifecta. Yes, the stew has potatoes, too—but sometimes you just can’t get enough. Colcannon (pronounced “cole-cannon”) is basically cabbage and mashed potatoes with leek and onion. Don’t be fooled by its simplicity—it’s so flavorful and so good.

It all started after my first trip to Ireland. Colcannon was a revelation for me. I took one bite and thought, I just don’t understand the bad rep people give Irish food. I honestly still can’t believe it took a trip across the ocean to discover this dish—everyone, everywhere should be making it at home. On the other hand, that’s one of the best things about travel: you get the opportunity to try things you’ve never tried before. I took a break from this dish when my kids were little but now that my kids are all grown up and back on board with cabbage, Colcannon is on heavy rotation again. I make this dish all the time now. The earthy, savory smell and the rich flavor just took me right back to Ireland.

Don't skip the bacon! No one is going to get upset if you add a little bit more... except maybe your vegetarian friends. If they’re around, just serve the bacon on the side. Either way, colcannon potatoes are chock full of flavor.