Céad Mile Fáilte! Join me for the best St. Patrick's Day Recipes around. I'm sharing my most festive Irish and Irish-American recipes, like Guinness Bread and green milkshakes, perfect for New England St. Paddy's Day celebrations!
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☘️ SLÁINTE! (Pronounced shlan-sha.) That means CHEERS! It's never too early to start thinking about the best St. Patrick's Day food menu to make for the holiday.
Find my favorite St. Patrick's Day recipes below, grouped by category so you can easily get the festive dish you're looking for. There are spirited drinks, indulgent desserts, Irish breads, and savory recipes for St. Paddy's Day suppers and lunches.
Get out your best green attire, your shamrock glasses and pins, and light-up rainbow necklaces. Raise a glass to celebrate Irish and American-Irish culture, whether you're Irish or not! ☘️ Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!
In a nutshell... 🐿️
- What this is: A festive collection of my St. Patrick's Day recipes, ones that blend authentic Irish flavors with American-Irish traditions we love here in New England. From hearty Guinness pot roast to sweet, maple-kissed Irish coffee, these recipes are meant for sharing and celebrating.
- You'll love this part: The recipes bring a touch of the Emerald isle magic to your kitchen, whether you're looking for a slow-simmered family dinner or a whimsical, green treat for the kids. They're all about making memories with your favorite people!
- How to use this: Browse the collections of drinks, dinners, and desserts, then click into the recipes to find step-by-step instructions and lists of ingredients.
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- Notes from fellow cooks:
- Why do people celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
- What do people eat on St. Patrick's Day?
- Don't just take my word for it...
- Ready for some St. Patrick's Day food?
- St. Patrick's Day Drinks
- St. Patrick's Day Dessert Recipes
- St. Patrick's Day Dinner And Lunch Recipes
- Riley/Reilly clan
- 💬 Comments
Notes from fellow cooks:
On Irish Brown Bread: "I live in Canada and really miss Irish brown bread from home, I have tried lots of different versions this is by far the best." — Sarah B.
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Why do people celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
In Ireland centuries ago, St. Patrick's Day was once a more serious day of prayer and feasts when the church honored the country's male patron saint.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations arrived in America in the days of the colonies, but grew exponentially as Irish people immigrated to the States during the 1800s and 1900s, to escape poverty and famine.
The celebrations grew through the decades to include not only American-Irish folks, but anyone who wished to join in the fun and merry-making. In fact, according to the History Channel, St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Ireland have evolved to mirror the festivities and even the food of an American-style holiday.
By the way, did you know there's a female patron saint of Ireland, too? St. Brigid's Day is celebrated every February 1st. Read more about St. Brigid's Day here. There's also a 2023 documentary about St. Brigid, hosted by Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney.
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What do people eat on St. Patrick's Day?
For American-Irish families, corned beef and cabbage is a traditional St. Patrick's Day dinner, along with raisin-filled soda bread, Irish beer, Irish whiskey, and perhaps a slice of Guinness Stout Chocolate Cake.
In Ireland, corned beef and cabbage isn't at all a common dish. Instead, St. Patrick's Day meals in Ireland might include homemade scones, a roast with gravy, brown soda bread, and a full Irish breakfast. And some Irish beer and whiskey, too!
For Americans who aren't Irish but love to celebrate anyway, the day includes any of the above, along with green food, green beer, Baileys Irish Cream drinks, Guinness stout, and minty green milkshakes.
I shared these recipes on TV, with Amanda on The Morning Brew at Fox Local 22/Local 44 station. Click above to see us in action, and hear me stumble over "cabbage and carrots". Carriage and cabots? Well, she knew what I meant!
Don't just take my word for it...
On Irish Potato Soup: "I just made this for lunch . It is delicious. This will definitely be in my soup repertoire." — Colleen
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Ready for some St. Patrick's Day food?
Whether you want to make a hearty menu with Guinness Pot Roast, a traditional recipe like Irish Soda Bread, or a dessert that's green and full of Lucky Charms marshmallows, there's a fun and tasty recipe here for you!
Here are my best St. Paddy Day recipes. There are some inspired by classic Irish dishes, American-Irish food, and some that are just for fun. All are perfect to celebrate St. Paddy's Day!
St. Patrick's Day Dinner And Lunch Recipes
- Guinness Bread
- Corned Beef and Cabbage Sandwiches
- Irish Brown Bread
- Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast with Guinness Stout
- Irish Soda Bread, Aunt Lizzie's Recipe
- Ham and Cheese Toasties, and Limerick, Ireland
- Traditional Irish Potato Soup, and Dublin, Ireland
- Parsnip Soup—with Apple and Curry, in Bunratty, Ireland
- Chilli Sauce and Donegal, Ireland
Riley/Reilly clan
My Irish provenance on my mother's side is the family Riley (it used to be Reilly.) The Riley/Reilly clan crest is below. We recently learned, through a DNA sample and Ancestry.com, that there's a fair amount of Irish on our father's side, too!
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