Lamb Stew, which is also known as Irish Stew, is probably the dish that is most-associated with Ireland. While carrots appear in some recipes, purists refute their use. McMahon notes that the renowned Irish food writer, Florence Irwin, relates that Lamb Stew originated in the cabins of tenant farmers. Oftentimes, when a landlord slaughtered and butchered a sheep, its off-cuts (neck, ribs, etc.) were provided to the tenants...
