My Irish Table - Recipes from the Homeland and Restaurant Eve
by Cathal Armstrong and David Hagedorn
Ten Speed Press | March 2014 | ISBN-10: 1607744309 | ePUB | 216 pages | 28.3 mb

The debut cookbook from Cathal Armstrong featuring 130 recipes showcasing modern Irish fare, along with stories about Armstrong's journey from Dublin to Washington, DC, and becoming an internationally recognized four-star chef, the owner of seven successful food and drink establishments, and a leader in the sustainable-food movement.
With its moderate climate and amazing natural resources, Ireland is a modern-day Eden, boasting lush, bountiful produce, world-renowned dairy, plentiful seafood, and grass-fed meats. In My Irish Table, sustainable food movement leader and four-star chef Cathal Armstrong celebrates the food of his homeland and chronicles his culinary journey from Dublin to Washington DC, where he runs seven beloved and critically lauded restaurants.
Featuring 130 delicious recipes—from Kerrygold Butter-Poached Lobster with Parsnips to Irish Stew, Shepherd’s Pie, and Mam’s Apple Pie—My Irish Table draws on Armstrong’s Irish upbringing as well as his professional experience and French culinary training. In his hands, Irish food is comforting yet elegant, rustic yet skillful, and My Irish Table invites you into his kitchen to explore the vibrant traditions and rich culinary landscape of the Emerald Isle.

CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER ONE: First Things First: Irish Breakfast Like at Home
CHAPTER TWO: Rugby Matches, Croke Park, and Hurling Practice
CHAPTER THREE: What Mam Cooked
CHAPTER FOUR: Fridays Are for Fish
CHAPTER FIVE: Special Occasions
NANA’S SUNDAY DINNERS
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
EASTER
MY BIRTHDAY DINNER
HALLOWEEN
CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY
CHAPTER SIX: From Restaurant Eve
CHAPTER SEVEN: From Da’s Garden
CHAPTER EIGHT: Peggy’s Bread
CHAPTER NINE: All Things Sweet
CHAPTER TEN: Brine, Stocks, Sauces, and Relishes
Glossary
Resources
About the Authors
Index
Conversion Charts