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Rachel's Irish Family Food - 120 Classic Recipes from My Home to Yours
by Rachel Allen
HarperCollins
ISBN 978-0-00-746258-2
Published February 2013 - Hardcover - 256 pages - $29.99

Off hand I could only think of Irish Stew as a traditional Irish dish.  However, while reading this beautiful book, I was reminded that I knew about yummy Irish butter and cheeses, soda bread and a few other favorites.  Rachel Allen's book covers these categories: Soups and Light Meals; Weeknights and Everyday; Special Family Dinners; Vegetables and Side Dishes; Desserts and Cakes, and Breads and Cookies.  She describes her family recipes as "seriously comforting and nourishing food" and also writes a bit about her homeland, the people and more.  Her recipes do not appear to be difficult and you'll more than likely not have any trouble locating ingredients.  Rachel's many recipes sound delicious, and these ones really appealed to me and made it to my bucket list for when I visit Ireland: Mussels with Garlic and Bread Crumbs; Fish Cakes; Fish Stew (oh, heavens, I can hardly wait!); Pork Chops with Sage and Apple; Steamed Mussels with Cream and Herbs; Roast Pork Belly with a Cumin and Garlic Rub; Sautéed Potatoes with Caramalized Onions, and Christmas Pudding with Whiskey Cream.  As Light Meals (can be used as appetizers), Rachel gives the recipes for her sauces, like mayonnaise, tomato relish, hollandaise sauce, tarragon cream sauce, Rachel's ketchup and mint sauce.  I have a strong yearning to visit Ireland, so it was doubly beneficial getting my hands on this book as I learned about the food I plan to eat as well as the places I would love to visit.
Beautifully illustrated.  No nutritional guides.
Conclusion - What a stunning cookbook!  Easy and wholesome recipes.