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Colcannon

Hey there kiddo, have you ever heard of a dish called colcannon? It's a special food that comes from Ireland, which is a country across the ocean from where we live.

Colcannon is made of two main ingredients - mashed potatoes and cabbage, which is the green leafy vegetable that some people don't like very much. But don't worry, when we mix it with the mashed potatoes and some other yummy things, you'll love it!

First, we cook the cabbage until it's all soft and tender. Then we mix it in with mashed potatoes, which is just boiled potatoes that have been squished up until they're all soft and fluffy. We also add in some creamy milk, butter, and salt to give it a really delicious taste.

Once everything is mixed together, we put it in a big bowl or on a plate and serve it up hot. It's a really comforting and hearty meal, which means it's really good at making you feel happy and full.

So there you have it, colcannon is just a yummy Irish dish made with mashed potatoes, cabbage, milk, butter, and salt. It's easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner with the family.