Today, we are hosting monthly dinner for the crew at our place. Given the proximity to that Irish holiday in March, and my continual longing for a Guiness hat, I’ve devised a somewhat Guiness/Irish themed menu.

Irish, Cheddar & Stout Fondue
Traditional Irish Bread
Beef & Guiness Stew
Potato, Onion and Pea Champ
Cheddar Cheese and Onion Pie
Bailey’s Irish Coffee Cheesecake with Guiness Ice Cream & Dark Chocolate Honey Sauce

We don’t want to make a turkey right before thanksgiving b/c that would make it less special somehow, so we came up with another menu. Most all of the recipes are in the posts below…

Appetizer
Cheddar-Cauliflower Soup

Mains
Butternut Squash & Mushroom Lasagna
Chicken Raisin Stew

Sides
Roasted yams with maple syrup
Sour-cream maple bread

Desserts
Maple Pecan Pie
Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
Whipped Cream