St. Patrick's Day is a fun time to celebrate Irish culture, and what better way to do that than with delicious food? This is why I thought I'd put together my favourite 20 St. Patrick's Day inspired recipes that are perfect for the occasion!
From classic dishes like Irish stew, buttered cabbage to soda bread or easy breakfast omelette, there's something for everyone. I've also included my favourite chocolate cupcakes, which are made with beer and the flavour is just amazing!
I love these recipes because they are not only tasty but also easy to make, even for beginners. I've tried and tested them many times, and they always turn out great!
Whether you're hosting a party or just want to enjoy some festive food, I hope these recipes will help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style.
Irish potato bread - Traditional farls
A great alternative to a bread, these traditional potato farls are easy to make in a frying pan or a griddle. Made with just a few ingredients and potatoes and flour.
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Guinness Beef Stew with Mashed Potatoes
Easy to make beef stew with Guinness prepared with root vegetables and served with mashed potatoes. Great comfort food for mid week dinner.
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Wholemeal Soda Bread
Traditional Irish soda bread recipe made with wholemeal flour and buttermilk. Easy bread recipe without yeast to make and bake (no kneading). Great bread to serve with soups, stews, dips, cheese or meat pates.
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Traditional Irish soda bread pudding with Irish cream
A great twist on a traditional bread pudding using Irish soda bread and Irish cream. Easy to make recipe - great to serve as pudding or sweet treat after dinner.
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Traditional Irish ginger ale drink
Easy drink to make this traditional Irish Ginger Ale recipe is simple to make and refreshing to drink. Perfect for a hot summer's day or a get together with friends.
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Traditional Irish Omelette with Potatoes & Chives
A genious combination of eggs and potatoes and lightly fragranced with fresh chives, this traditional Irish omelette is a great breakfast treat. Easy to make and it will keep you full until lunch.
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Dublin Coddle with Cabbage & Cider
Easy to make traditional Irish stew with cabbage, cider and vegetables. Quick to prepare and perfect with homemade crusty bread and butter.
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Easy Buttered Cabbage
A simple side dish of cooked cabbage with butter and seasoning. Great to serve with roasted chicken, pork, sausage or vegetarian meals. Easy to make recipe.
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Old fashioned vegetable soup with cabbage
Easy vegetable soup with cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Made with vegetable soup stock and flavoured with onions, garlic and carraway seeds. Serve on it's own or with a slice of bread or a bread roll.
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Easy Beer Bread (Quick version with self-raising flour)
Quick and easy to make beer bread recipe with self-raising flour, your choice of beer and dark sugar and salt. This beer recipe doesn't require kneading or proving and you can have it ready within an hour. This beer bread has a rich beer aroma and crunchy crust and it's perfect to serve with butter, cheese or pate or as a side dish with soups, meat or vegetable stews or other main dishes.
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Red Cabbage Soup (Vegetarian)
Easy to make red cabbage soup perfect for a mid week lunch served with a crusty homemade bread.
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Sugar Free Porridge
Truly sugar free porridge recipe with healthy topping options and no sugar substitution.
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Easy Bacon Fried Cabbage
Easy to make fried cabbage with bacon recipe. A delicious side dish that's quick to make and perfect with roasted meats, sausages, mashed potatoes and other main dishes.
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Sausage, Cheese & Spinach Omelette
Filling omelette made with sausages, cheese and spinach - great for breakfast or a brunch. Serve on it's own or with a crusty homemade bread.
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Chocolate Beer Cupcakes
Easy recipe for rich chocolate cupcakes baked with caramelised beer with your option of icing. Deliciously soft, perfect as an afternoon treat or a great gift!
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Elizabethan Beer Bread (Medieval Recipe)
Traditional bread made in Elizabethian times, made with beer and wholemeal flour. Great rustic bread perfect with soups, stews or made into sandwiches.
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Smoked Bacon Mini Meatloaf
Protein packed bacon meatloaf are a great snack or main meal served with mashed potatoes and a salad.
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Pickled gherkins with dill and sweet & sour vinegar recipe
This cold pickling method is easy to use and produces crunchy sweet & sour dill gherkins
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Homemade Bacon Jerky: Easy Oven Recipe (Low-Carb)
Simple jerky recipe made with bacon and honey (made in oven). This homemade bacon jerky is the perfect sweet and savory snack, high in protein and low-carb. Learn the easiest method using a wire rack and your oven—no dehydrator needed!
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Easy sausage & bacon gnocchi with herbs recipe
Simple mid week dinner, that can be made within 20 minutes!
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This recipe blog post was originally written on 5 August 2020 and last tested and updated on 25 November 2024
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