Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Traditional Irish recipes, such as colcannon, corned beef and Irish stew, serve as both comforting classics and festive fare for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. New kitchen gadgets allow home cooks to ...

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the leeks are very soft. Add the stock and milk. Raise the heat to ...

Colman Andrews’ cookbook, ‘The Country Cooking of Ireland’ (Chronicle, $50). Colman Andrews is such a gifted writer he can make Irish cooking not only sound delicious but also seem exciting, even news ...

After testing several ratios, these methods make a creamy, not gluey porridge, with tender oat pieces that still hold their shape. Irish porridge oats give you the best of both worlds: creamy like ...

Irish cooks have moved beyond their traditional dishes into international cuisines, as I discovered on a recent two-week trip to Ireland. But they have not neglected their satisfying family dishes, as ...