St Patrick’s Day Recipes
St Patrick’s Day is nearly here, and in our house, that can only mean one thing… I’m cooking a proper St Patrick’s Day feast.
It’s a bit of a tradition around here now. Ever since the years The Irishman and I spent living in London, the 17th of March has been circled on the calendar. Back then, the celebrations were a little louder (and the pubs were definitely fuller). These days, we’re in country NSW, so the day looks a little different. But the food? The food is non-negotiable.
There will be potatoes. Obviously.
There will be something slow-cooked and hearty bubbling away in a Dutch oven.
And at some point, there’s usually a slightly frantic dash into town because I’ve forgotten to buy the Bulmers cider again. Honestly, it happens every year.
So this week, I’ve pulled together a handful of my favourite St Patrick’s Day recipes – the sort of Irish-inspired comfort food that suits a relaxed dinner at home. Think rich slow-cooked stews, buttery potato dishes, rustic breads, and a few sweet treats to round out the table.
If you’re planning your own St Patrick’s Day dinner this year, these recipes are a very good place to start.
Right then… let’s talk St Patrick’s Day recipes.
Sláinte!
Emma x
Traditional Full Irish Breakfast (fry up)
The breakfast of champions. A plate of ALL the cooked breakfast bits… The full, traditional Irish breakfast or a “fry up” as it’s more commonly known.
Quick and Easy Porridge Bread
Porridge bread. Seriously, does Monday morning breakfast get any easier when you’ve got a loaf of this simple oat, seed, and fruit bread recipe up your sleeve? Throw all the ingredients together, pop it in the oven, do a quick yoga session and it’s ready just as bodies start arriving in the kitchen looking for breakfast!
An Irishman’s Wife’s Traditional Irish Soda Bread
This traditional Irish soda bread recipe is an easy, rustic loaf of bread that you can prep and bake in under an hour. Winner! Eat it warm slathered in cold Irish butter.
An Irishman’s Wife’s Traditional Irish Stew Recipe
Because what’s the good of an Irishman’s wife if she doesn’t have a good traditional Irish Lamb Stew recipe up her sleeve?
Boozy Bailey’s Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
Ooh baby it’s cold outside! This one is definitely one for the dark chocolate fan. Whether it’s a cold night hunkered down by the fire with a good book or entertaining a crowd over the holiday season, this decadent Baileys hot chocolate will definitely warm things up!
Guinness Bread
Here’s a quick and easy loaf of soda bread to whip up, with no yeast, and is super delicious alongside a hearty stew on a cold night. Oh, and don’t save this Guinness bread only for St Patrick’s Day, it’s delicious any day of the year!
Dutch Oven Corned Beef (Easy Silverside Recipe)
Corned Beef Silverside is serious comfort food on a cold winter’s day – or to be honest every day of the year. It’s a super classic recipe full of simple ingredients. And I just love it.
Colcannon Mash – Creamy Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage
Is there anything more comforting than mashed potato? Especially creamy mash with other bits in it? For me, Colcannon is king when it comes to Irish potato dishes. It’s not St Patrick’s day without it!
Quick & Easy Skillet Apple & Pecan Cobbler
This quick & easy apple and pecan cobbler is my idea of the perfect St Patrick’s Day pudding. Full of Autumnal favors, heartwarming, and just a little bit indulgent.Add a good drizzle of my Butterscotch Whisky Sauce recipe below for a bit of added Irish charm.
Simple Salted Butterscotch Whiskey Sauce
This whisky caramel sauce has so many uses! Try it drizzled over pancakes, a warm slice of banana bread, or even an apple pie. Enjoy!
Creamy Seafood Pie with Colcannon Mash
Ok, so this isn’t the quickest of recipes. But bear with me, because a Dutch oven of creamy, seafood pie, topped with a colcannon mash top and baked until cheesy and golden is total pie heaven. Seafood lovers, take note!
My Super Simple Mushy Peas Recipe
Ok, so I’m pretty sure this Mushy Peas recipe is the easiest recipe I’ll ever share with you. Five simple ingredients. Under 10 minutes to make and you’ve got an easy side dish for every roast you’ll ever make.
Irish Brown Bread
This Irish Brown bread recipe has me thinking about blistery coastal days perched by a fire, a pot of seafood chowder, & brown bread smothered with butter.
Irish Bangers and Mash (Sausages, Onion Gravy & Colcannon)
Who’s up for a skillet of juicy, Irish pork sausages, smothered in a rich homemade onion gravy and served with lashings of mashed potatoes and marrowfat peas? Yep, this Irish bangers and mash recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again!
Looking for more? Here you’ll find my whole collection of my St. Patrick’s Day recipes
