This week's meal includes Guinness Beef Stew, Irish Soda Bread, and Irish Coffee Blondies in honor of my Irish friends. I am not Irish, but I make this meal every year around St. Patrick's Day, and I always look forward to it.

The Guinness Beef Stew is a hearty beef stew with chuck roast, carrots, potatoes, Guinness and made from scratch chicken stock. Brown sugar helps to balance the bitterness of the Guinness. The stew is cooked in the oven without a lid, creating a concentrated sauce and allowing the meat to brown slightly. It's the most comforting and satisfying dish on a chilly March day.

The Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread with the flavor and texture of a giant biscuit. There are TONS of opinions on what is traditional Irish Soda Bread. But, I don't worry about any of them. This one is my favorite. I serve it with Kerrygold Irish butter. To me, it's the perfect bite with the Guinness Beef Stew.

The Irish Coffee Blondies are so delicious. They have ground coffee in the blondies and Irish whiskey in the glaze. They are chewy and yummy!

I hope you enjoy this week's meal as much as I do. Next week, I'll serve Chicken Enchiladas Verdes, Spinach Salad with Jalapeño-Lime Vinaigrette, and Key Lime Pie.