Traditional Irish Cooking: The Fare of Old Ireland and Its Myths and Legends

Traditional Irish Cooking is not just an ordinary book of recipes, but also gives an insight into the Irish way of life. Containing around 100 recipes and 21 sauce recipes, it includes both traditional and classic dishes, as well as several ‘nouvelle Irish cuisine’ recipes, endeavoring to combine the best of local ingredients in a more exotic and imaginative manner than that of classic country cuisine. Each of these recipes is accompanied by an anecdote to give the reader a flavor of Irish life: vivid descriptions of unfamiliar ingredients; quotes on food; restaurant and pub descriptions; local points of interest connected with food; short literary extracts; potted biographies of well-known Irish characters; and details on stout, porter, ale cider and whiskey. This incredibly comprehensive and informative book will appeal to every reader, from the vegetarian to the most avid carnivore, and from the casual snack-maker to the professional chef, with most being quick, easy and simple to prepare, and each recipe having a step-by-step guide to preparation. In Irish folk legend, the hero, mystic and warrior-king, Fionn MacCumhaill acquired his great knowledge by tasting a sacred salmon from the Boyne River. Similarly, it is hoped that "Traditional Irish Cooking" will inspire a tantalizing taste for both Ireland and its celebrated cuisine. "Traditional Irish Cooking" is not just an ordinary book of recipes, but also gives an insight into the Irish way of life. Containing around 100 recipes and 21 sauce recipes, it includes both traditional and classic dishes, as well as several 'nouvelle Irish cuisine' recipes, endeavoring to combine the best of local ingredients in a more exotic and imaginative manner than that of classic country cuisine. Each of these recipes is accompanied by an anecdote to give the reader a flavor of Irish life: vivid descriptions of unfamiliar ingredients; quotes on food; restaurant and pub descriptions; local points of interest connected with food; short literary extracts; potted biographies of well-known Irish characters; and details on stout, porter, ale cider and whiskey. This incredibly comprehensive and informative book will appeal to every reader, from the vegetarian to the most avid carnivore, and from the casual snack-maker to the professional chef, with most being quick, easy and simple to prepare, and each recipe having a step-by-step guide to preparation Contents......Page 6 Fabulous Fare and a Rich Heritage......Page 8 Using the Recipes......Page 10 Baking......Page 12 Recipes......Page 17 Soups and Stews......Page 28 Recipes......Page 30 Seafood......Page 54 Recipes......Page 60 Fish......Page 70 Recipes......Page 73 Potatoes......Page 94 Recipes......Page 98 Dairy Products......Page 108 Recipes......Page 114 Vegetables......Page 124 Recipes......Page 126 Meat......Page 138 Recipes......Page 143 Poultry and Game......Page 164 Recipes......Page 165 Desserts and Drinks......Page 176 Recipes......Page 184 US......Page 204 B......Page 208 C......Page 210 D......Page 213 G......Page 214 H......Page 215 I......Page 216 M......Page 217 O......Page 218 P......Page 219 S......Page 220 V......Page 224 Y......Page 225 This text features around 100 recipes and 21 sauce recipes, encompassing both traditional and classic dishes.