The Irish Spirit: Recipes Inspired by the Legendary Drinks of Ireland

by Margaret M. Johnson, Leigh Beisch (Photographer)

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.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Food

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2006

Reviews

[Mims · Rating 5 out of 5]

We've loved everything we've tried from this book!

[Melodie Wendel-Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's the idea of blending Guinness/whiskey/liqueur to a meal that made me look through this. I definitely want to try the Guinness ice cream. Good ideas for people who like to experiment/ travel-at-home with meals (liked her little history of Ireland tidbits)

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing desserts! especially the black and tan brownies and guinness ice cream!

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad, but didn't draw me in like the first Irish book by this team ("The New Irish Table"). New twist was that all recipes based on Irish alcoholic drinks...