Our collection of St. Patrick’s Day recipes showcases classic Irish flavors and ingredients like lamb, potatoes, cabbage and Guinness stout.

Pictured: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread, Shepherds’ Pie, Dubliner Cheese Dip

Whether you’re of Irish descent or simply looking to explore the rich tapestry of flavors in Ireland’s traditional dishes and modern cuisine, St. Patrick’s Day (also known as the Feast of St. Patrick) is a wonderful time to celebrate that heritage with food and drink!

Classic St. Patrick’s Day recipes

Originally, St. Patrick’s Day was strictly a religious holiday where people went to church in the morning and then celebrated in the afternoon and evening. As St. Patrick’s Day falls during Lent, restrictions of eating and drinking were lifted to encourage participation in the festivities.

When we think of traditional St. Patrick’s Day recipes, Corned Beef and Cabbage is the first thing that comes to mind, but bacon was actually the original ingredient used in this popular combo.

When Irish immigrants in America found beef to be cheaper than pork, they replaced the bacon with corned beef and a new, Irish-American tradition was born.

Here are a few more popular St. Patrick’s Day dishes you might want to try:

If you’re looking for less traditional, try a dish that preserves classic Irish flavors in new and different ways.

Our Guinness Glazed Lamb Loin, Smoked Fish and Dubliner Cheese Dip, Bailey’s Milkshake and Irish Coffee Brownies from Midwest Living should fit the bill.

St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Our New England Boiled Dinner (aka Corned Beef and Cabbage) recipe is a classic version made with corned beef brisket, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, turnips, and pearl onions.

Easy Irish Soda Bread

This recipe for an old-fashioned Irish Soda Bread makes a moist, dense bread with a hint of sweetness and a delicious, chewy crust.

Guinness Shepherd's Pie

Our version of this classic, one-dish dinner combines ground lamb with leeks, carrots, fresh thyme and a bit of Guinness stout for added flavor.

Glazed Lamb Loin with Red Onion Jam

This unique lamb loin recipe pairs a quick-to-fix red onion jam with tender, pan-seared lamb and a subtle, Guinness-based glaze.

Colcannon

Colcannon is a classic Irish side dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed greens like kale, cabbage or leeks.

Smoked Fish and Dubliner Cheese Dip

Served with lightly-toasted rounds of baguette, this creamy blend of smooth-melting Dubliner cheese and smoked fish (haddock, cod, trout or salmon) makes a uniquely delicious appetizer.

Irish Lamb Stew

This is an easy, full-flavored recipe for a hearty Irish Lamb Stew made with boneless lamb, potatoes, carrots and pearl onions.

Bailey's Milkshake

Easy, rich and delicious, this adults-only milkshake is made with vanilla ice cream, Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur and butterscotch schnapps.