Ireland's irrepressible celebrity chef, Whacker Hennessy, has finally carried out his promise and produced what is sure to be the classic text on alcohol infused recipes. Whacker Hennessy's Fifty Simple Alcohol-infused Classic Recipes does exactly as it says on the tin.
Actually, it's more sixty rather than fifty recipes because Whacker gives us several variations all of which include alcohol.
Classic starters include Prawn Cocktail; Bloody Mary Soup; Chicken Liver Pate with Brandy; Garlic Mushrooms with Chianti; Mussels with Tomatoes in White Wine; Garlic Prawns in White Wine; Lamb Kidneys with Bacon and Sherry; Bourbon Glazed Spare Ribs and Margarita Chicken Wings. He even gives us the famous BBQ recipe from the infamous American serial killer Ottis Toole.
Vegetarian recipes include Quadretti with Lemon and Vodka; Spaghetti Bolognese; Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Vodka; Fettucini Alfredo with White Wine; Risotto with White Wine and Mushrooms; Drunken French Onion Soup; Bloody Mary Salad; Red Cabbage, Apple Walnut and Sherry Salad, and a classic recipe for Bourbon Baked Beans.
Elegant Fish entrees include Smoked Salmon, Soave and Mushroom Spaghetti; Grilled Brill with a Red Wine Jus; Scotch Salmon and a Scotch Whisky Sauce; Grilled Prawn Catalan with Romesco Sauce; Beer Batter Fish and Chips; Margarita Prawn Salad; Monkfish with Red Wine Sauce; Garlic Prawns with Ouzo; and Hake with Marsala Cream.
When it comes to the Meat Entrees, Whacker surpasses himself with simple recipes for some of the world's most iconic dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon; Coq au Vin; Veal Marsala; Beef and Guinness Pie; and Hunter's Chicken as well as some new inventions like Breast of Chicken with Champagne Sauce; Boozy Burgers; Twice Cooked Pork Chops with Apple Cider Jus; Striploin Steak with Whiskey Pepper Sauce and finally, Pheasant with Mushrooms and Sherry.
When it comes to desserts Whacker excels with the usual classics like Sherry Trifle; Whiskey Sauce and Bread and Butter Pudding; Tiramisu; Pears poached in Red Wine; Zabaglione, and Crepes Suzette. He also introduces us to some utterly simple but absolutely delicious desserts like Banana with Rum and Raisins; Pineapple with Kirsch; Strawberries with Cointreau; finishing with a superb Orange and Chocolate Mousse.
There are additional chapters on Stock, Potatoes and Ice Cream. The recipes are simplicity itself while Whacker's writing is hilarious. An absolute must for everyone's kitchen. Enjoy

Whacker Hennessy's Fifty Alcohol Infused Classic Recipes: Black & White Edition - häftad, Engelska, 2015