Country cooking of Ireland

Soups : the warmth of the hearth

Eggs and cheese : farmhouse basics

Fish : the generous waters

Shellfish : the pick of the sea

Salmon : the magical fish

Savory pies

Poultry : fit for a feast

Pork : the favored meat

Beef and lamb : from the rich pastures

Game : wild Ireland

Offal

Potatoes : the definitive food

Vegetables : treasures from the garden

Bread : the basic pleasures

Cakes and sweet breads : sheer indulgence

Puddings and confections : sweet rewards

Fruit desserts and preserves : from the orchards

The Irish touch : oatmeal.