ST PATRICK’S DAY

Whether you’re lucky enough to live in Ireland, have travelled there a few times (like me), or simply dream of visiting the Emerald Isle one day, St Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to bring a little Irish cooking into your kitchen. Here you’ll find my favourite St Patrick’s Day recipes — hearty stews, comforting potato dishes, rustic breads, and slow-cooked meals that feel right at home on a relaxed March table. If you’re planning a cosy St Patrick’s Day menu or simply want an easy Irish-inspired dinner, these recipes are a delicious way to celebrate the day. Sláinte!

    A bowl of Cheesy Mashed potatoes with parsley and salt.

    The finished loaf of Irish Brown Bread with two slices cut laying on their side on the plate. A small jar of honeycomb and a knife sit beside the loaf.

    Two grey plates of colcannon, sausages peas and onion gravy sit on a timber table. A bottle of Irish cider and a pot of salt sit beside.

    A loaf of Guinness Bread on a wooden board.

    A glass jar of Baileys hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate shavings.

    A black Le Creuset cast iron Dutch oven with a fish pie in it. A serving has been scooped out revealing the creamy seafood mornay inside.

    A black cast iron Dutch oven of beef and Guinness stew. A Couple of pieces of bread are sitting in the side of the pot and fresh rosemary sits in a small bowl to one side.