Modern Irish Food contains everything from hearty soups to traditional Irish dinners, all brought up-to-date and accompanied by beautiful photography. You'll get a side dish of Irish history along with the recipes - learn the components of an 'atin and drinkin' soup and find out the true value of a humble hen. Heavy Irish meals have been successfully modernised so that your food is lighter and cleaner, and each dish comes with comprehensive and clear instructions. Whether you're cooking for all the family or making a quick snack for one, this book is the perfect addition to any modern kitchen.