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The Irish Cookbook

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The Irish Cookbook by JP McMahon explores the rich culinary heritage of Ireland, offering a collection of over 480 recipes that showcase traditional Irish ingredients and techniques. The book delves into the history and evolution of Irish cuisine, celebrating its rustic flavours and the influence of the island's landscape on its food. This cookbook provides an authentic insight into Irish cooking, from classic dishes to modern interpretations.
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You might enjoy this cookbook if you're passionate about exploring authentic Irish cuisine, with its rich and diverse culinary heritage. It may appeal to those interested in using fresh, local ingredients to recreate traditional dishes, as well as learning more about the regional flavours and cooking techniques of Ireland.

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The Irish Cookbook showcases the true depth of Irish cuisine, its ingredients, and its fascinating history, as never before

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Acclaimed chef Jp McMahon dispels the myths surrounding Irish cuisine, delving into the country's culinary history and its varied influences, from Viking settlers to French conquerors. Ireland enjoys a rich food heritage dating back thousands of years, and as Jp says, its food is the summation of what the land and sea gives, and nothing more.

Through 450 recipes, McMahon celebrates the heritage and quality of Ireland's ingredients, from oysters and seaweed on its West Coast to beef and lamb from its pastures, and mushrooms, elderflowers, and rose hips foraged from the hedgerows.

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Jp McMahon's The Irish Cookbook is praised for being a comprehensive exploration of Irish cuisine, combining scholarly detail with personal storytelling. Reviews highlight its celebration of Ireland's culinary history, spanning thousands of years, and its wide variety of recipes, reflecting a rich food heritage. It's seen as both a revival of classic dishes and a fresh narrative of Irish food culture.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838660567

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1553g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Jp McMahon is a chef, restaurateur, and author.

He is culinary director of the EatGalway Restaurant

Group and runs the Aniar Boutique Cookery

School. Founding chair and director of the Galway

Food Festival, Jp is an ambassador for Irish food.

He organises an annual international chef

symposium entitled Food on the Edge in Galway

and writes a weekly column for the Irish Times.

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