"This is an all-purpose and relatively foolproof recipe based on several I collected while researching 'The Country Cooking of Ireland.'"
- author Colman Andrews, whose Irish cookbook won the 2010 James Beard Foundation award for Best International Cookbook and Cookbook of the Year

St. Patrick's Day Cooking: Save a Pint for the Kitchen

"The cheese in this crust and the lump of garlic butter that melts into the center make this into something very special." - Darina Allen author of "Forgotten Skills of Cooking," (Kyle Books, 2009) Daria has also reissued her cookbook "Irish Tradional Cooking"

Prep Time:  20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Makes 24 servings

Easy crock pot recipe for Irish Beef Stew made with Guinness Stout. Celebrate St. Patricks Day.

This is a rustic Irish Lamb Stew. It is made with Boneless Lamb, Potatoes, Onion, Carrots, and Green Beans.

"Irish Apple Pie varies from house to house, and the technique has been passed from mother to daughter in farmhouses all over the country for generations." - Darina Allen author of "Forgotten Skills of Cooking," (Kyle Books, 2009) Daria has also reissued her cookbook "Irish Tradional Cooking"

I made this for a St. Patrick party and it was delicious. The recipe source is my friend Mary Lund

"Crumbles are the ultimate comfort food. Vary the fruit according to the season."
- Darina Allen, founder of the world-famous Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland 

Recipe adapted from the "Ballymaloe Cookery Course Book" published by Kyle Cathie.

"You can substitute pumpkin, turnip or celeriac for the swede (rutabaga), or just use a mixture - this is a very flexible recipe."
- Neven Maguire, chef/owner of the renowned MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion, County Cavan, Ireland; popular TV cooking star and cookbook author

Recipe Source: What's for Dinner in 2010 - Recipes

Ready for St. Pat's Day?