What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals?
The meals that bring my family together is one of the simplest yet most meaningful traditions we have. In Celtic culture, food is more than nourishment it is a link to our land, our heritage, and the people we love. In my home, three dishes stand above the rest, each one carrying its own memories, comforts, and stories. Here are our top three favourite meals, counted down from a cherished Sunday tradition to the slow cooked favourite that wins our hearts every time.
3. Sunday Roast Dinner
Nothing says family quite like a traditional Sunday roast dinner. Whether it is roast beef, lamb, or chicken, we gather around to share perfectly roasted potatoes, seasonal greens, a jug of rich gravy, and, if we are feeling indulgent, a few Yorkshire puddings. It is not just a meal it is a ritual, a weekly act of gratitude and connection that roots us in our own story, just as our Celtic ancestors rooted themselves in theirs.
2. Chicken Pie
Our cherished chicken pie comes in second, a dish that never fails to warm both heart and home. Tender chicken, leeks, peas, and carrots rest in a softly creamy sauce, topped with flaky pastry that crisps to a warm, buttery finish. It reminds me of slow Sunday afternoons, shared laughter, and the quiet pleasure of cracking open that golden crust to reveal the comforting, velvety centre beneath.
1. Sausage and Onion Slow Cooker Recipe
Taking the top spot is my slow cooker sausage and onion stew, humble and unpretentious yet rich and soothing in every spoonful. I let the sausages simmer for hours with sweet golden onions, a few sprigs of thyme, and a hearty splash of stock until the meat is tender and the onions melt into a silky gravy. Served over creamy mashed potatoes or with crusty soda bread, it connects me to the gentle slow cooked dishes that have warmed Celtic hearths for generations.
These meals are more than recipes as I often say they are a living part of my family’s story. They remind me of shared moments, warm kitchens, and the joy of gathering together. Just as Celtic traditions have passed through generations, these dishes continue to bring comfort, connection, and a true taste of home to our table.
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