Guinness Lamb Stew
Cozy up with a bowl of Guinness-spiked lamb stew—each spoonful promises succulent meat, hearty broth, and pure comfort. This lamb stew is a comforting classic with a distinctly Irish twist. Tender, seared lamb is slow-cooked in a Guinness-spiked broth, giving the stew a rich, malty flavor, while carrots and potatoes make it wonderfully hearty. Pair […]
Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
We wanted a mashed potato recipe that allowed more of the prep work to be done in advance, but still delivered a fully smooth mash with robust, earthy flavor. So in our mashed potato recipe, we peeled and steamed the potatoes rather than boiling them and rinsed them midway through cooking to prevent them from […]
Cabbage, Apples, and Kielbasa
Cabbage, apples and sausage are a classic combination. We use kielbasa, a smoked sausage, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand, such as andouille or bratwurst. The sausages are sliced and combined with the other ingredients in the skillet, allowing their meaty flavor to permeate the dish. Any variety of apple […]
Guinness Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumplings
We chose beef chuck for our Guinness beef stew recipe for its beefy flavor and its succulent texture after braising. Using Guinness as the sole liquid for braising produced an overly bitter stew that lacked backbone. We found balance in using just one 12-ounce bottle of Guinness along with some chicken broth (beef broth […]
Maple-Whiskey Pudding Cakes
These individual desserts bake up with a gooey sauce beneath a layer of rich, tender cake. We tried a few different types of whiskey here: our favorites were Jameson for its clean, bright flavor and Rittenhouse rye for its spicy depth. This recipe can easily be doubled to serve eight. Serve the pudding cakes warm, […]