The Irish Spirit combines the Emerald Isle's favorite recipes with a touch of ale, stout, cider, or whiskey, creating terrific new flavor combinations. Whether scallops and shrimp are poached in single-malt whiskey, tender brisket is simmered in ale and topped with a golden cheese cobbler, or old-time pineapple upside-down cake is updated with a buttery, toffee liqueur topping, each recipe is enhanced by Ireland's famous spirits. In addition to the terrific recipes is the fascinating history of Irish whiskey, stories of classic events like Belfast's popular Pub Crawl, and the origins of the infamous "black and tan," making this spirited cookbook a delight for all with a touch of the Irish.
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In her newest Irish cookbook, Johnson (Irish Pub Cookbook; Irish Heritage Cookbook) dares to take the drink from the glass and pour it right into the pot. In doing so, she raises the bar, creating rich and complex flavor combinations while instilling a good dose of Eire drinking history along the way. Chapters are organized by spirit. There are a dozen sweet recipes in the Irish Creams chapter, for example, but rooting out the many other dessert options involves browsing through the index or, better yet, paging through the many wonderful photographs. Black and Tan Brownies in the "Affable Brews" section catch the eye: a cup of Guinness stout darkens half the treat while light brown sugar and pecans make up the tan underside. Savory selections made with beer include Medieval Stew with Stout, and Oysters with Bacon, Cabbage, and Guinness Sabayon; entrees with whiskey include Bushmills Duck au Poivre with a sauce thickened by heavy cream. The resources appendix is a necessity for those seeking the traditional tastes, since Kerrygold Irish butter is used throughout, as is Irish bacon. And for those who would rather sip than chew, there are informative pages on such topics as Irish whiskey history, brewing techniques and the origins of cider. (Oct.)
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About the Author
Margaret M. Johnson is a noted cookbook author and journalist. She has written for such publications as the Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine, Irish Echo, and the Underground Wine Journal. Her cookbooks include The Irish Heritage Cookbook; The New Irish Table; Irish Puddings, Tarts, Crumbles, and Fools; and the Irish Pub Cookbook. When she is not visiting her ancestral home of Ireland, she lives in New York.
Leigh Beisch is a San Francisco-based photographer. Her work has also appeared in several books by Margaret M. Johnson.
Leigh Beisch is a San Francisco-based photographer. Her work has also appeared in several books by Margaret M. Johnson.
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The Irish spirit cookbook was recommended by a friend. I bought the book with one recipe in mind, the Gaelic Steak. I was told that it was excellent!.. I must say she was right! Every recipe that I have made since has been equally as satisfying. I have found the ingredients in the recipes easy to find in local stores. The recipes are easy to follow, and each contains a bit of history of the dish. The photograpy is excellent and pictures of the finished recipes (availalable for many of the dishes) make it easy to make your dish attractive as well as tasty. I have found the glossary and the table of equivalents in the back of the book helpful with other cooking as well.
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If you are a Vegan, this book is not for you. The recipes are of a hearty kind. The presentation is superb as are the photographs. Tradition mixed with new age. A delight for the pallette. Just remember the spirits are for the cooking not the drinking before hand. Highly recommended to any who enjoy food at it's best.
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irish poteen, parsnip crisps, turnip gratin, brown soda bread, homemade beef stock, toffee sauce, prepared ramekins, cream liqueur, homemade chicken stock, skewer inserted, small saucepan over medium heat, cup light brown sugar Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Kerrygold Irish, Irish Mist, County Clare, Granny Smith, County Cork, Bunratty Mead, Jameson Irish, Sweet Irish Creams, Apple-Pear Chutney, Buttermilk-Chive Mashed Potatoes, Celtic Cider, Crushed Potatoes, Hot Irishman, Irish Apple-Potato Cakes, Middle Ages, Northern Ireland, Baileys Irish, County Antrim, County Tipperary, Mary Ann, United States, Biddy Early Brewery, Celtic Crossing, County Down, County Offaly New!
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Kerrygold Irish, Irish Mist, County Clare, Granny Smith, County Cork, Bunratty Mead, Jameson Irish, Sweet Irish Creams, Apple-Pear Chutney, Buttermilk-Chive Mashed Potatoes, Celtic Cider, Crushed Potatoes, Hot Irishman, Irish Apple-Potato Cakes, Middle Ages, Northern Ireland, Baileys Irish, County Antrim, County Tipperary, Mary Ann, United States, Biddy Early Brewery, Celtic Crossing, County Down, County Offaly New!
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