Irish Colcannon

Ingredients

3 lbs of potatoes, roughly peeled and sliced 1/4"
1 cup milk
1 stick butter
1 head napa cabbage, green cabage or kale cut in 1/2" ribbons
¼ cup parsley, chopped
3 tbsp IPA
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Put potatoes in a cold pot of water and add 2 tbsp of salt.  Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork tender.  Drain the potatoes in a colander.

Add butter and cabbage to the pot and cook until cabbage is tender, about 3 minutes.  Add milk and IPA and cook until warm.  Return the potatoes to the pot, add parsley, adjust seasonings and mash until smooth.  Serve with Sam Adams Irish Short Ribs.

IPA and Basil Mashed Potatoes

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

4 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, roughly peeled and sliced ¼”  

3 tbsp salt

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 tbsp butter

¾ cup milk

½ cup New Belgium Ranger IPA

9 leaves basil, chopped

Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

Put potatoes in a cold pot of water and add salt.  Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork tender.  Drain and return to the pot.

Sauté garlic in olive oil just until it begins to brown.   Add butter, milk, and IPA.  Cook until warm, then add to potatoes and mash them.  Fold in basil and serve.