St Patrick’s Day is around the corner. It’s time to get festive and celebrate the spirit of Ireland with a delicious feast. While St Paddy’s Day might conjure images of heavy and indulgent dishes, this collection of St Patrick’s Day recipes strikes a balance between Irish-inspired flavors and dishes that make you feel great. Sláinte!
Ireland reminds us of warm hospitality, rolling green hills, vibrant joy, and delicious, comforting food. Bring some charming Irish warmth into your kitchen this St Patrick’s Day with our selection of St Patrick’s Day recipes that encapsulate the essence of the Emerald Isle. Ditch the green food coloring and enjoy cozy meals.
Hearty dinners
Irish stews and chilis are the ultimate comfort food: complex, hearty, and warming. Bust out the slow cooker for this rustic and nostalgic Guinness beef stew with potatoes and carrots for a cozy way to celebrate. Or find out what they were referring to when they said ‘pot of gold’ with this delicious Guinness Irish chili . Both use Ireland’s famous stout to add a unique, subtle, yet distinctive character to your March dinner. No Irish meal is complete without some whole wheat Irish soda bread to mop up all the goodness!
Sides and appetizers
Complete the table spread with a delicious side dish or appetizer! Hummus is always a good idea, and adding edamame to the dip adds flavor and a beautiful green flair! This edamame hummus is fun and delicious. Open the night off with green asparagus soup , or add this Irish cheddar cauliflower to the table for a serving of veggies. It’s cheesy and topped with sliced green onions. Plus, it makes for a great contrast to stews or chilis!
Protein dinners
The notion that the Irish are lucky must have something to do with the hearty proteins you’ll find in Dublin pubs. Lamb is a crowd-pleaser in Ireland, and these lamb lollipops with a green mint pesto are sure to be a hit. Sticky Guinness chicken works as an appetizer or as the main show. If you want to serve chicken, another idea is this green goddess chicken – the chicken is cooked in a marinade made with fresh herbs, tahini, and miso – keep some to drizzle over for an extra burst of green flavor!
Emerald Cookies for St Patrick’s Day
Wrap up your Irish-inspired feast with some sweet cookies for dessert. Ditch the green frosting and use all-natural ingredients to achieve the desirable green color. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how spinach and matcha work in these recipes! These charming shamrock sugar cookies are a St Paddy’s Day classic – the kids will love them! We promise you won’t notice it’s made from a leaf. There is more to these matcha cookies than their perfect shade of green – earthy matcha meets vanilla and white chocolate for a delicious post-feast treat!
