IRISH TEA BREAD

IRISH TEA BREAD
Recipe By: Louise
Serving Size: 4
Categories: Breads, Breakfast
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3/4 C  Strong tea
2 C Mixed dried fruit
3/4 C Soft brown sugar
1 Egg, lightly beaten
2 T Butter (melted)
2+1/8 C All-purpose flour
½ ts Baking soda
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1. The mixed fruit can include raisins, currants, and any other kind of dried fruit you like; chop any larger pieces down to about raisin size. Place the tea, mixed fruit and sugar in a bowl; cover and leave overnight.
2. Stir in the egg and melted butter. Mix the flour and the baking soda together and fold them in. Line the bottom of a large loaf pan with baking parchment, and brush the whole inside of the pan with melted butter.
3. Pour the mixture in and smooth the top. Bake in a preheated oven (350 F) on the middle shelf for 1 ½ hours. After removing from the oven, leave in the pan for 2-3 minutes; then turn out of pan and cool on a wire rack.

CROCKPOT IRISH STEW

CROCKPOT IRISH STEW
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 8
Categories : Stews & Soups
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2 lb Lamb, boneless -- cubed, browned & drained
2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 c -- Water
1 sm Bay leaf
2 md Carrots -- pared & cut in 1/2"slices
2 sm Onions, thinly sliced
4 md Potatoes, pared & quartered
1/4 c Barley
10 oz Mixed vegetables, frozen
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1. Season cubed lamb with salt and pepper. Add remaining 
ingredients, stir well.
2. Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours.
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May substitute beef or pork cubes for lamb

Irish Coffee Muffins

Irish Coffee Muffins
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 12
Categories : Muffins Breads
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2 c Flour
1 tb Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Sugar
1 Egg, beaten
1/3 c Butter, melted
1/2 c Heavy cream, or half & half
1/4 c Whiskey
1/4 c Coffee brandy
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1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Mix the first 4 ingredients together.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients, until just moistened.
4. Fill paper-lined muffin tins 3/4 full, and bake approximately 20 -30 minutes
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Makes 12 muffins.

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 12
Categories : Breads & Muffins
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3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup margerine
2 tablespoons caraway seed
1 cup milk mixed with
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 egg -- beaten
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1. Cream margerine with dry ingredients and seeds.
2. Mix in milk, eggs and knead with extra flour.
3. Bake at 375 degrees for about an hour.
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Chicken Mulligatawny Soup

Chicken Mulligatawny Soup
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 8
Categories : Soup
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1 onion -- chopped
2 stalks celery -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1  apple -- diced
1 quart chicken broth
1 pound chicken -- diced
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup brown rice
1 teaspoon parsley, freeze-dried
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1. Saute onions, celery, & garlic in a large soup pan sprayed with non-stick spray until onions are soft.
2. Add remaining ingredients, taste for seasoning. Serve.
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