Two things make St. Patrick’s Day special: the joy of gathering with friends/family, and the comfort of delicious food and drink! Whether you’re planning a festive feast, hosting a party, or just want to celebrate at home, here are some easy St. Patrick’s Day recipes that will bring a little Irish charm to your table.
We will give you 4 traditional recipes, 5 fun and festive St Patrick’s Day treats, and 2 bonus drinks you can easily make on this special day!
1. Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Recipes🍀🍀
1. Corned Beef & Cabbage: The ultimate St. Patrick’s Day classic!
Corned beef and cabbage is a staple of Irish-American celebrations for generations. Tender, flavorful corned beef paired with soft cabbage, carrots, and potatoes makes for a comforting, hearty meal that never disappoints.
Ingredients You Need
✅Corned beef brisket ✅Cabbage wedges ✅Carrots Potatoes ✅Onions Bay leaf & peppercorns
Instructions
- Simmer your corned beef slowly until tender.
- Add the veggies near the end so they soak up all that flavorful broth.
- Serve hot for a satisfying, hearty meal.
2. Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda bread is one of those recipes that feels like a warm hug. It's rustic, simple, and so-satisfying. No yeast required—just a few basic ingredients and you’ve got a dense, slightly sweet loaf perfect with butter, jam, or alongside your main meal.
Ingredients
✅Flour ✅Baking soda ✅Buttermilk ✅Salt ✅Butter ✅Sugar Raisins or currants (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients into a dough, shape into a round loaf, cut a cross on top, and bake.
- Perfect warm with butter!
3. Shepherd’s Pie
Here’s what Shepherd's Pie is: a layer of seasoned meat and veggies, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked to golden perfection—it’s the kind of dish everyone will ask for seconds of.
Ingredients Needed
✅Ground lamb or beef ✅Onions ✅Carrots ✅Peas ✅Mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Cook the meat and vegetables with a rich gravy,
- top with creamy mashed potatoes,
- and bake until golden brown on top.
4. Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Greens)
Take your mashed potatoes to the next level! Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish, and it combines buttery mashed potatoes with sautéed greens.
It’s simple, flavorful, and a great way to sneak in some veggies while sticking to the Irish theme.
Ingredients You Need
✅Potatoes, ✅Cabbage or kale, ✅Butter, ✅Cream, ✅Scallions
Instructions
- Mash the potatoes and fold in sautéed greens and scallions.
- Creamy, buttery, and perfect as a side dish.
Fun & Festive St. Patrick’s Day Treats🍀🍀🍀
5. Shamrock Shake
Shamrock shake is a cool, minty green treat that screams St. Paddy’s fun. Creamy, minty, and topped with whipped cream, this is the perfect festive drink for you and your kids alike.
Ingredients You Need
✅Vanilla ice cream ✅Milk ✅Peppermint extract ✅Green food coloring ✅Whipped cream and ✅sprinkles for topping.
Instructions
- Blend everything until smooth, top with whipped cream.
- Enjoy your homemade Shamrock Shake.
6. Lucky Charm Marshmallow Bars
These colorful, crunchy bars are like Rice Krispies treats but with extra charm. Packed with those iconic marshmallow shapes, they’ll be a hit at any St. Patrick’s Day party. It's magically delicious and ridiculously easy to make!
Ingredients you Need
✅Lucky Charms cereal ✅Butter ✅Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Melt the butter and marshmallows, then stir in the cereal.
- Press into a pan, cool, and cut into bars.
7. Green Velvet Cupcakes
These cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and topped with creamy frosting. The bright green color makes them perfect for your holiday spread, and they taste as good as they look.
Ingredients You Need
✅Classic red velvet cupcake recipe (swap red coloring for green!) ✅Cream cheese frosting
✅Green sprinkles
Instructions
- Bake as usual and frost with smooth cream cheese frosting.
- Sprinkle with green for a festive touch.
8. Guinness Chocolate Cake
It's dark, rich, and a little bit boozy. If you’ve never baked with stout before, you’re in for a treat. Guinness adds depth and richness to this moist chocolate cake—perfect for those who want something decadent to end their meal.
Ingredients You Need
✅Cocoa powder Sugar ✅Butter ✅Eggs ✅Flour ✅Guinness beer
Instructions
- The Guinness stout adds depth and richness to this moist chocolate cake.
- Pair with cream cheese or whipped frosting for a decadent dessert.
9. Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are soft, chewy, packed with mint chocolate goodness, and are perfect for adults who love a dessert with a kick
Here’s a tip: Add a little green food coloring and they’ll fit right in with your St. Patrick’s Day theme.
Ingredients You Need
✅Classic cookie dough ✅Mint extract ✅Chocolate chips ✅Green food coloring
Instructions
- Mix, bake, and enjoy!
- It’s a fresh, minty take on a crowd favorite.
☘️ Bonus: Easy St. Patrick’s Day Drinks🍀
i. Green Punch
A fun, fizzy drink perfect for parties. Lemon-lime soda, lime sherbet, pineapple juice, and a few drops of green food coloring create a sweet, festive punch everyone will love.
ii. Irish Coffee
Warm, cozy, and with a kick! This classic mix of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream is the perfect way to wind down your St. Paddy’s celebration.
Final Thoughts🍀🍀
These St. Patrick’s Day recipes are sure to bring a little luck and a lot of flavor to your celebration. Whether you’re craving traditional Irish fare or fun, festive treats, these recipes are simple, delicious, and perfect for any gathering.
If you'd fancy a special pie on this special day, here's how to make a pie with any fruit.
Enjoy your day, spend time with family and friends, and have a blissful St Patrick’s Day!
