- At last here comes a definitive, entertaining and easy to use Irish cookbook bursting with the colours and flavours of Irish food. With chapters on breads & baking, breakfasts, soups, starters, mains, desserts & drinks, this book also includes festive dishes and fascinating details of Irish food traditions and folklore. Written by Biddy White Lennon, this book focuses on the simple, easy to find ingredients which are at the heart of Irish cooking. This comprehensive cookbook is fully illustrated with new colour photographs and written in an easy accessible style with step-by-step instructions.