Maybe it’s my Irish roots, but I’m a sucker for a good stew. I grew up on generous bowls of my mother’s tender lamb stew embellished with potatoes, carrots, and onion. Of course, the Irish alone can’t ...

If you’re a purist, Irish stew is one of the easiest dishes to make for St. Patrick’s Day. That’s because according to culinary lore, the only ingredients are lamb, potatoes, onions and water.

This warming lamb stew is good any time of year, but especially great in winter. Best of all, it can be prepared well in advance, even a day before serving, and reheats beautifully. You can ask a ...