Summary of 19 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes Better Than a Pot of Gold:
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, many people view March 17th as a day to celebrate Ireland’s rich culture and history. From wearing green to trying authentic Irish cuisine, there are many ways to mark the day. This article provides a round-up of St. Patrick’s Day recipes, including classics like corned beef, Guinness-braised short ribs, and shepherd’s pie, as well as lighter options like healthy smoothie bowls and Paleo BBQ pork shepherd’s pie. The article also includes a recipe for the perfect Irish coffee and a corned beef sandwich with Guinness BBQ sauce.
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St. Patrick’s Day Recipes: Celebrate with Traditional Irish Cuisine
St. Patrick’s Day is a widely celebrated holiday that provides an opportunity to commemorate Ireland’s rich culture and history. Originally a day of religious observance by the Catholic church, St. Paddy’s day has become a day for celebration and appreciation of all things Irish. One of the most iconic ways that people celebrate is by wearing green, but why stop there? Take your celebration to the next level and delight your taste buds with traditional Irish cuisine.
If you’re looking for the best food, drinks, and St. Patrick’s Day recipes to celebrate this year, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up a list of easy-to-make dishes that are representative of the traditional Irish feast. From classic beef stews to shepherd’s pie, Guinness-braised short ribs, and even Irish coffee, each bite is sure to bring you the luck of the Irish.
Classic Beef Stew
A staple of Irish cuisine, this classic beef stew recipe is perfect for celebrating St. Paddy’s day. Traditionally, Irish stews are made with lamb as the main meat. However, if you’re not a fan of lamb, beef is also a hearty, delicious substitute that works wonders in this recipe. Serve with some fresh soda bread for an irresistible Irish meal.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
There’s a traditional Irish food called colcannon, which is essentially a mixture of mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale. This classic mashed potatoes recipe is a perfect base for making your own colcannon because all you’ll have to do is mix in the cabbage or kale. Pair this with some traditional corned beef for added protein.
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef
Corned beef is an iconic staple of St. Patrick’s Day cuisine. Too often, people remember the soggy, flavorless cabbage casseroles of their youth without realizing that cabbage can hold great potential as a side dish. With this easy recipe, cabbage is the star of the show, and you won’t find a soggy leaf in the house. This slow-cooker recipe is easy to prepare and makes enough to feed your whole family any time of the year.
Easy Baked Cabbage
Beer-Braised Short Ribs
Drinking Guinness is a classic way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but why not eat it too? This recipe combines the best flavors of beer and beef to make a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for a cold March night. The braising method brings out the best of both flavors, and you can have little sips of the Guinness while you’re cooking!
Hearty Baked Potato Soup
A cold March night calls for a big pot of soup. And after a day of celebrating on St. Patrick’s Day, there’s nothing better to come home to than hearty baked potato soup. Make enough for leftovers because it’s even better the next day…though it might just be so good that you don’t find yourself with any leftovers at all!
Irish Soda Bread
No Irish feast is complete without bread! This easy-to-make Irish soda bread is perfect for sopping up stews or enjoying with a smear of butter. Buttermilk and cold butter are the perfect combination that sets this recipe apart, and the baking soda gives the loaf its signature texture.
Golden Mango Smoothie Bowl
What fun is St. Patrick’s Day without a hunt for a pot of gold? This healthy, golden mango smoothie bowl is a lighter, but still-filling breakfast option. This festive bowl will be the perfect start to a day that might end with some heavier eating (and drinking).
Keto Lamb Chops and Cauliflower Mash Dinner
Lamb and potatoes are a dinner staple in Ireland throughout the year. With this lighter, keto-friendly alternative, you still get all of the flavor, with fewer carbs, thanks to a clever swap for cauliflower over potatoes. You can still indulge in all of the classic flavors of Ireland without blowing your low-carb diet this holiday.
Perfect Irish Coffee
Kick-off St. Patrick’s Day with the “perfect” Irish coffee. Irish whiskey (we recommend Tullamore D.E.W) is blended with bold coffee and a touch of sugar. A whipped cream layer is carefully poured on top, and a dash of cinnamon finishes off this festive drink.
Corned Beef Sandwich With Guinness BBQ Sauce
Add Guinness to lunch or dinner without pouring another pint! This take on the classic sandwich combines corned beef with honey mustard cabbage slaw and made-from-scratch smokey, malty, and sweet Guinness BBQ. Enjoy it with crunchy potato chips, and more Guinness, because why not?!
Classic Shepherd’s Pie
For the purists out there, nothing screams St. Patrick’s Day quite like shepherd’s pie. This Irish comfort food leaves nothing to be desired. Traditionally, shepherd’s pie is made with lamb, but ground sirloin provides a leaner meal without losing any flavor.
Conclusion
On St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate with a feast of traditional Irish cuisine. From classic stews to shepherd’s pie and Guinness-braised short ribs, each dish is sure to delight your taste buds. And don’t forget to try our recommended pairings of easy-to-create Irish cocktails and bread. So, get cooking and enjoy the luck of the Irish!
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