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    Shamrock Delights: 15 Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

    Modified: Jul 11, 2024 · Published: Mar 15, 2024 by Sharon Rigsby · Leave a Comment

    Pinterest pin showing four traditional St. Patrick's Day recipes including potato soup.

    Get ready to paint the town green with our festive St. Patrick’s Day Food recipes! Whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving some luck of the Irish in your kitchen, you will love these vibrant and delicious dishes.

    From traditional Irish potato soup to tasty soda bread, get ready to indulge in a feast fit for a family of leprechauns!

    Four traditional Irish dishes for St. Patrick's Day.

    Ditch the green beer this year and check out these quick and easy Irish recipes for St Patrick’s Day! Whether you are looking for an authentic Irish dish or just a fun Irish-inspired recipe, these delicious recipes will make you wish it was St Patrick’s Day all year long.

    1
    A bowl of Irish Potato Soup topped with cheese, chives and bacon.
    Traditional Irish Potato Soup Recipe
    Looking for an easy and nutritious meal? Look no further than my Traditional Irish Potato Soup Recipe! This hearty soup is as perfect for a quick weeknight dinner as it is for St. Patrick's Day.
    Irish Potato Soup
    2
    A round of rustic bread on a kitchen towel with a bowl of butter.
    Traditional Irish Soda Bread
    Traditional Irish Soda Bread is not just for St. Patrick's Day. With only four ingredients, this recipe is simple to make and doesn't require any yeast.
    Irish Soda Bread
    3
    Irish potato boxty topped with sour cream.
    Traditional Irish Potato Boxty Recipe
    Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and put a smile on your face and a jig in your step with Traditional Irish Potato Boxty or potato cakes! Boxty are delicious potato pancakes, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside and made with a combination of mashed potatoes and raw grated potatoes.
    Potato Boxty
    4
    Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls-9
    Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls Recipe
    Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, these yummy Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls with Avocado Lime Dressing are guaranteed to bring you the luck of the Irish!
    Check out this recipe
    5
    A stack of chocolate covered Oreo cookies next to a bottle of milk.
    Easy Chocolate Covered Oreos Recipe (How to Make)
    Forget boring cookies and say hello to the ultimate holiday cookie upgrade: delightful Chocolate Covered Oreos! These bite-sized beauties are a symphony of crunchy Mint Oreo Cookies dipped in pure chocolatey decadence.
    Chocolate Covered Oreos
    6
    A cast iron skillet with Southern fried cabbage topped with bacon.
    Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon Recipe:
    A quick and easy side dish, Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon checks all of the boxes. It's flavorful, budget-friendly, kid-approved, and family-friendly. Full of crisp-tender cabbage and smoky bacon, it's a true expression of Southern goodness and the ultimate in comfort food. 
    Fried Cabbage
    7
    Three potato fritters topped with sour cream and chives on a plate.
    Easy Crispy Potato Fritters Recipe with Cheese
    Potato Fritters are also packed with flavor and can be served at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, making them a versatile side dish or vegetarian main dish that will quickly become a family favorite.
    Potato Fritters
    8
    Spicy Shrimp in Green Sauce in a white bowl and garnished with parsley
    Spicy Shrimp with Green Sauce
    Ditch the green beer this year for St. Patrick’s Day and try this quick, easy, and healthy, 20-minute shrimp recipe the WHOLE family will love! Spicy Shrimp with Green Sauce is full of garlic and parsley, scallions, red pepper flakes, white wine, and shrimp and makes a great weeknight dinner!
    Shrimp with Green Sauce
    9
    Pots of Gold Cookie Cups
    Pots of Gold Cookie Cups
    These festive Pots of Gold Cookie Cups are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion that calls for a touch of magic.
    Cookie Cups
    10
    Shepherd’s Pie Twice Baked Potatoes
    Shepherd’s Pie Twice Baked Potatoes
    Craving comfort food with a twist? Shepherd’s Pie Twice Baked Potatoes are here to satisfy! Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a potluck.
    Shepherd’s Pie
    11
    Irish Apple Cake
    Irish Apple Cake
    Irish Apple Cake also known as Kerry Apple Cake is super moist and flavorful. It’s brimming with tart, crisp apples and toasted nuts.
    Irish Apple Cake
    12
    Slow Cooker Irish Guinness Beef Stew
    Slow Cooker Irish Guinness Beef Stew
    Slow Cooker Irish Guinness Beef Stew boasts tender chunks of beef with potatoes and carrots braised in a rich Guinness-infused gravy.
    Guinness Beef Stew
    13
    Dublin Coddle
    Dublin Coddle
    Dublin Coddle is a traditional Irish dish consisting of potatoes, onions, bacon, and sausage cooked together to create an amazing dish.
    Dublin Coddle
    14
    Irish Pan Haggerty
    Irish Pan Haggerty
    Irish Pan Haggerty is a delicious twist on a classic Northumberland potato dish using Dubliner cheese that is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day…
    Irish Pan Haggerty
    15
    Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy
    Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy
    Bangers and mash with onion gravy is traditional British pub fare. This recipe is perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
    Bangers and Mash

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    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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