Traditional Irish foods cooked with modern flair. Over forty mouth-watering soups made with the best of ingredients reflecting the cooking traditions of Ireland include Wild Garlic and Potato , Pea and Ham, Roast Plum and Red Cabbage — all nutritious, delicious and easy to make for starters or as meals in themselves.

Recipes for Savoury Soda Scones, Wholemeal Brown Bread and Potato Bread provide the perfect accompaniment, and thirty-five charming illustrations complete the array. Details of customs, folklore and Irish regional food traditions provide a fascinating background to the recipes.