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Kevin Dundon's Modern Irish Food

Kevin Dundon

Celebrated chef Kevin Dundon takes on time-honoured traditional dishes and ingredients and gives them a twist as only he can. The result is delicious easy-going food that is perfect for everything from leisurely dinner with friends to a quick family lunch.

Think modern takes on Rib of Beef Lamb Stew or Brown Soda Bread - all with easy-to-follow instructions for replicating at home and presented against a backdrop of gorgeous country landscapes.

Kevin's passion for freshness mixed with both simplicity and flair permeates his cooking. Whether it's a Smoked Fish Chowder or Wicklow Venison in Mulled Wine Kevin uses simple seasonal ingredients to spectacular effect. Family gatherings - Christmas Easter a summer BBQ - are catered for as well as easy meals for everyday dinners lunches and brunches. Kevin's magic touch will transform anyone's cooking.

Organised into sections such as Soups Breads Fish and Seafood Poultry and Game Meat Vegetarian Salads and Side Dishes Something Sweet and Storecupboard Sauces and Stocks this book will fill you with enthusiasm for fresh ingredients and delicious comfort food.

Kevin Dundon

One of Ireland's best-loved chefs Kevin Dundon can usually be found busy at work in the Dunbrody Country House kitchens and cookery school. A chef with a love of locally sourced produce he has cooked for many well-known celebrities during his career including Queen Elizabeth II President Bush and Bono.

In 1997 Kevin and his wife founded the Dunbrody Country House Hotel which has become synonymous with contemporary Irish country house cooking. In 2008 Kevin put his name to MGM Grand's new restaurant venture Raglan Road in downtown Disney Orlando and over the past few years has appeared on numerous TV channels in the US Canada and Ireland. He is the author of Great Family Food Recipes That Work Full on Irish and Back to Basics.