St. Patrick's Day Recipes

St. Patrick's Day may be a literal celebration of a saint, but whiskey, merriment, and traditional Irish foods are important components of its tradition. From Beef and Guinness Pie to Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake to a great pint of Irish beer, we've found dozens of delicious ways for you to enjoy this March holiday. Don't forget to start your day with the boozy buzz of an Irish coffee (and finish it with one, too!). Where's the Beef?  If there's one meaty entree associated with Irish cuisine and St. Patrick's Day, it would have to be corned beef. Whether enjoyed with cabbage, or piled high on a sandwich with Russian dressing, we can't get enough of this old school dish gone deli favorite. Try it for breakfast as a hash with eggs. How to Make Corned Beef What Gives Corned Beef Its Flavor? 10 Ways to Enjoy Leftover Corned Beef Corned Beef and Cabbage Dip Potato, Potato  We couldn't be more glad that the Irish Potato Famine is long gone, and we're seriously ready to get our tater on. We can't get enough of them mashed, scalloped, or casserole-style. For more about how potatoes have played into Irish history click here. Classic Roasted Potatoes Potatoes and Cabbage Mash Gluten-Free Potato Cakes Vegetarian Potato Leek Soup Can't Beat the Classics  Cabbage and soda bread, mutton and stew. The traditional foods of Ireland are hearty, warming, and often easy to prepare. Start with a proper Irish breakfast or a warm basket of Irish Soda Bread to complement your meal. Irish Guinness Rarebit A Traditional St. Patrick's Day Menu Sausage and Potato Coddle Smoked Pork Butt with Potatoes and Cabbage Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread Traditional Irish Lamb Stew The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Irish Recipes Whiskey, Beer, and More  The Irish are known for their love of beer and whiskey, but they've got an impressive roster of sweets, too. You can even combine them in treats such as Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting orGuinness and Orange Chocolate Cake. Yum! If you're not yet ready to go outside your comfort zone with Irish foods, you can always just go the route of sticking with green foods. Green St. Patrick's Day Desserts and Treats All About Mead (Celtic Honey Wine) Classic Irish Coffee The Best Whiskey Ginger 17 Perfect St. Patrick's Day Cocktails Irish Mint Brownies