Every home should have a copy.

A new book celebrating one of Cork’s favourite local ingredients has been launched in time for Christmas.

Published by Clonakilty Food Co., The Black and White Cookbook features dozens of mouthwatering recipes that all call for Clonakilty Blackpudding and Clonakilty Whitepudding, both made in West Cork and enjoyed by foodies all over the world.

Perfect for those nights when you’re lacking inspiration in the kitchen, the hardback cookbook contains a carefully curated selection of dishes recommended by some of Ireland’s leading chefs, food writers and home cooks including Kate Ryan, Clodagh McKenna, Adrian Martin, Joe Shannon, the Gastro Gays and Lilly Higgins.

We’re talkin’ Clodagh’s black pudding with roasted butternut squash, blue cheese and tagliatelle for lunch. Later? Gastro Gays chicken and black pudding en croute for dinner.

An ideal pressie for the house chef, your carnivorous dad or the student about to leave home and fend for themselves, The Black and White Cookbook is a bargain at €15 (available to order now here).