This book takes a new look at traditional Irish fare. It is filled with user-friendly recipes, seasonal cooking suggestions, and festive Irish traditions. Seafood and vegetables feature heavily alongside time-honoured favourites like Irish Stew, Pork and Apple Pie, and Christmas Pudding in the book's six chapters (Appetizers, Soups, Mains, Sides and Salads, Desserts, Baking, and Preserves). Includes an Irish cocktail recipe dating back to the 18th century! With lush photography and over 100 traditional, contemporary, and seasonal recipes, The Best of Irish Country Cooking is an essential guide to classic Irish cooking today.