Food & Cooking Recipes Holidays & Events St. Patrick's Day Recipes 27 St. Patrick's Day Recipes That Will Help You Build the Perfect Menu By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 14, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: John Dolan Deck yourself out in green and celebrate everything Irish with our absolute favorite St. Patrick's Day recipes for brunch and dinner. That might mean corned beef and cabbage, the standout dish stateside, or a lamb or beef stew—the entrées those in the Emerald Isle are most likely to eat on March 17. Perhaps you'd prefer bangers and mash or a Guinness pie packed with beef? Create your St. Patrick's Day menu from our selection of appetizers and main courses (we included a few drinks, too!). Whatever you do, be sure to bake a loaf of soda bread for the table—and end the meal on a sweet note with one of our dessert recipes just right for the holiday. 01 of 27 Corned-Beef Egg Cups Chris Simpson For the cutest, most delicious start to St. Patrick's Day, make these five-ingredient egg cups that start with sandwich bread. They only take 10 minutes to put together and bake for just 20. View Recipe 02 of 27 Irish Brown Soda Bread Aaron Dyer We've tried quite a few soda bread recipes over the years. This version, made with sour cream and topped with rolled oats, ranks among the best. View Recipe 03 of 27 Stout Shandy Kirsten Francis Our refreshing twist on the usual beer-lemonade combination that is shandy starts with stout beer, such as Guinness, and adds grapefruit soda and a slice of citrus for garnish. It's an altogether different drink for toasting on St. Patrick's Day. View Recipe 04 of 27 Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Bryan Gardner Quicker, easier, and (dare we say) more delicious than the original, this Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage just might become your go-to recipe. View Recipe 05 of 27 Chocolate-Stout Cupcakes Chelsea Cavanaugh Who needs four-leaf clovers when you have these treats? Chocolate cupcakes, mixed with Guinness and topped with four-leaf clovers (heart-shaped almond candies, plus a sliver of sugared lime zest) fulfill their sweet promise: Take a bite and you'll feel supremely fortunate. View Recipe 06 of 27 Potato and Leek Egg Bake Johnny Miller Serve this hearty dish with pork sausages for a St. Patrick's day brunch. It also makes a stellar vegetarian addition to a meaty menu. View Recipe 07 of 27 Cucumber-Mint Buttermilk Soup Yuki Sugiura Looking for an easy, elegant St. Patrick's Day starter? Serve this no-cook, make-ahead cold soup that offers a taste of early spring. View Recipe 08 of 27 Irish Beef and Stout Stew This comforting stew is made festive by a pop of green peas and a generous glug of stout. Make a double batch and freeze for a rainy spring day. View Recipe 09 of 27 Irish Soda Scones Raymond Hom We've translated the flavors of Irish soda bread into irresistible drop scones chock-full of dried currants and caraway seeds. The best part? They're quick and easy enough to bake on a weekday morning. View Recipe 10 of 27 Maple Irish Coffee John Dolan Whiskey-spiked coffee is a must for St. Patrick's Day. We like this version that's sweetened with maple syrup. View Recipe 11 of 27 Stout-Braised Lamb Yuki Sugiura The key to super flavorful lamb? Getting a nice sear on it before braising. Serve with store-bought tomato jam or fruit chutney alongside our Simple Watercress Salad and Roasted Root Vegetables and Leeks. View Recipe 12 of 27 Bangers and Mash Martyna Szczesna Why not serve this classic comfort food from across the pond on St. Patrick's Day? An umami-packed onion gravy rounds out the flavors of the juicy sausages and cheesy mashed potatoes. View Recipe 13 of 27 Homemade Corned Beef with Vegetables A corned beef supper makes a glorious Irish feast. This one calls on turnips, potatoes, and carrots to round out the meal. View Recipe 14 of 27 Treacle Brown Bread Martyna Szczesna Molasses, hard cider, and wholemeal flour set this bakery-worthy yeast bread apart. Slather slices with good Irish butter and sprinkle with sea salt to really make it shine. View Recipe 15 of 27 Irish Cream Mike Krautter A truly decadent way to end your St. Patrick's Day meal, this cream liqueur takes just five minutes to make, but will be the topic of conversation for weeks to come. It layers an Irish whiskey base with delicious flavorings, including cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla. View Recipe 16 of 27 Guinness Pie Martyna Szczesna Dark stout deepens the flavor of the rich beef-and-vegetable stew filling in this special savory pie. It's topped with a flaky, golden Irish-cheddar crust. View Recipe 17 of 27 Colcannon Shepherd's Pie John Dolan Two Irish favorites come together in this hybrid comfort food. The mashed potato-and-cabbage dish known as colcannon tops a traditional shepherd's pie filling of ground lamb and plenty of peas and carrots. View Recipe 18 of 27 Green Crudités with Green Goddess Dip Aaron Dyer Add some green crunch to the table with a selection of lightly blanched asparagus, cauliflower, and snap peas as well as raw produce such as celery and sliced cucumbers. The green goddess dip features creamy avocado, buttermilk, and finely chopped herbs. View Recipe 19 of 27 Chewy Irish-Coffee Blondies Here's everything you love about Irish coffee in one spectacular treat. Freshly ground coffee amps up an otherwise classic blondie batter, while whiskey adds extra oomph to the sugar glaze. View Recipe 20 of 27 Irish Soda Bread Rolls Burcu Avsar This traditional bread, studded with caraway seeds and raisins, makes a delicious St. Patrick's Day breakfast or a fine accompaniment to dinner. Our pre-portioned version makes sharing easy. View Recipe 21 of 27 Irish Coffee Cupcakes What's better than coffee spiked with whiskey? Espresso-infused cupcakes topped with billowy, whiskey-kissed whipped-cream frosting. Bottoms up. View Recipe 22 of 27 Traditional Irish Bacon, Cabbage, and Parsley Sauce No, it's not the crispy, pan-fried strips you're used to, but one bite of this porky dinner will have you hooked. View Recipe 23 of 27 Irish Beef Hand Pies Beef, be it corned, stewed, or roasted, is an Irish menu mainstay. These hand pies give it a playful, portable and altogether delicious twist. View Recipe 24 of 27 Stout Eggnog Bryan Gardner Eggnog isn't just for Christmas. Serve this stout version with freshly whipped cream and chocolate shavings as a St. Patrick's Day party treat. View Recipe 25 of 27 Colcannon Col-whatton? This traditional side marries mashed potatoes with fall-apart-tender cabbage and leeks. Prepare to battle it out for the broiled, buttery crust. View Recipe 26 of 27 Cheddar-Topped Shepherd's Pie You don't need your own flock to appreciate this traditional pub favorite. Even better: Both the filling and the topping can be made ahead. Use ground lamb to make it a true shepherd's pie; using beef turns it into a cottage pie. View Recipe 27 of 27 Sugar Cookies with Clovers For a St. Patrick's Day-themed treat, sprinkle a little luck on your sugar cookies. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit