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I suppose you could make an updated version of the traditional recipes though - subsitute leaner cuts of meat and use cauliflower instead of potatoes.
No potatoes? LOL, I'd be in trouble at I did that in my house, we're potato lovers. If potatoes are unhealthy, I'll die happy. I do think I will try the Colcannon recipe with less butter, I noticed reviewers saying they halved the amount called for. And I often use olive oil and butter in cooking instead of all butter, which is half the fat/calories/cholesterol. Plus I'll use 1% milk. So the Colcannon recipe at least can definitely be prepared in a healthier version.
No potatoes? LOL, I'd be in trouble at I did that in my house, we're potato lovers. If potatoes are unhealthy, I'll die happy. I do think I will try the Colcannon recipe with less butter, I noticed reviewers saying they halved the amount called for. And I often use olive oil and butter in cooking instead of all butter, which is half the fat/calories/cholesterol. Plus I'll use 1% milk. So the Colcannon recipe at least can definitely be prepared in a healthier version.
I was thinking more along the lines of watching carbs when I suggested the cauliflower. Potatoes aren't unhealthy, just not the best choice if you're watching carbs. I'll sometimes use cauliflower instead of potatoes in soups and stews because I like the taste of it and the texture is kind of potato like.
But cutting back on the butter and using reduced fat milk, would certaintly help to cut the fat in some of this tradional Irish fare .
I've been thinking, why couldn't I make a red velvet cake with green food coloring instead of red??? Why does this seem strangely revolting, but the red cake doesn't?
We'll be having corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots...unimaginative, but good.
It's not "real" Irish, but you can always make Irish potatoes. Growing up there was always at least one kid who brought in a batch for the class. I didn't realize that most people don't know about them until I moved to Virginia, so now I make them for my friends.
Living in Philly, St. Patrick's Day was a big deal. Some bars were packed when I was walking to work at 7:30am. LoL. That said, Irish Potatoes were a big hit.
Directions
In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.
Guinness cupcakes are stout with flavor, good for a house party, not such a good idea to bring to an office unfortunately. They're certainly unique now aren't they! These will be great for watching Boston's "Breakfast" on NECN Sunday morning, bright & early lol, well it's until at least quarter of 1 before the South Boston St. Patrick's Day Annual Parade that all the politicians & dignitaries will be in. Our new Senator Scott Brown "himself" will be making an appearance this year, don't forget to watch it...
Here's Nigella Lawson’s recipe from Feast (Hyperion Books, 2006)
Just like the drinks...
These interesting cupcakes are paired with a cream cheese icing which creates a sort of play on the stout itself, its creamy white head balancing atop the velvet dark drink. Combined with the icing, the chocolate Guinness cupcakes are heavenly as the icing cuts some of the dark chocolate flavor.
CHOCOLATE GUINNESS CUPCAKES
Makes 24 medium-sized cupcakes
Cupcakes
1 cup (250 mL) Guinness
4 ounces (100 g) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
¾ cup (175 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar
¾ cup (175 mL) sour cream
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon (15 mL) vanilla extract
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons (12 mL) baking soda
Preheat oven to 350F (190C). Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners.
Pour the Guinness into a large saucepan, add butter and heat at medium-low until melted. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar, then remove from the heat.
In a small bowl, beat together the sour cream, eggs and vanilla. Pour into the slightly cooled Guinness-butter mixture. Whisk in the flour and baking soda.
Spoon batter into cupcake pan, so each liner is about three-quarters full. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Let cool in the pan, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
Once completely cooled, make the icing. Beat cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth. Add the whipping cream and beat again until thoroughly mixed and spreadable. Add more cream if you want a thinner icing. Spread onto cooled cupcakes.
Living in Philly, St. Patrick's Day was a big deal. Some bars were packed when I was walking to work at 7:30am. LoL. That said, Irish Potatoes were a big hit.
Directions
In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Using your hands if necessary, mix in the coconut. Roll into balls or potato shapes, and roll in the cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for darker color.
Potato candy, I had forgotten about that my Grandmother used to make that when I was a kid. Thank you for reminding me. It is the easiest candy to make and soooooo good.
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LOL, I'd be in trouble at I did that in my house, we're potato lovers. If potatoes are unhealthy, I'll die happy. 
I do think I will try the Colcannon recipe with less butter, I noticed reviewers saying they halved the amount called for. And I often use olive oil and butter in cooking instead of all butter, which is half the fat/calories/cholesterol. Plus I'll use 1% milk. So the Colcannon recipe at least can definitely be prepared in a healthier version.
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Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes
