25 Perfect St. Patrick's Day Recipes

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 (ground lamb and plenty of peas and carrots!).

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.

Who needs four-leaf clovers when you have these treats? Chocolate cupcakes, mixed with Guinness beer and topped with shamrocks (heart-shaped almond candies plus a sliver of sugared lime zest), fulfill their sweet promise: Take a bite and you'll feel supremely fortunate.

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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.

Learn why Sarah Carey, our editorial food director, thought this recipe so good she brought it back from a trip to Ireland.

Dark stout deepens the flavor of the rich beef-and-vegetable stew filling in this superb savory pie. It's topped with a flaky, golden Irish-cheddar crust.

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.

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.

Just the thing for a Saint Patrick's Day brunch! Slices of ripe pear and sharp Irish cheddar are sandwiched between caraway- and currant-studded buttermilk scones, and the whole thing is drizzled with honey.

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.

Lightly blanched asparagus, cauliflower, and snap peas work well with raw produce such as celery and sliced cucumbers. The green goddess dip features creamy avocado, buttermilk, and finely chopped herbs.

You only need five ingredients to put this next-level soda bread together -- all-purpose flour, rye flour, salt, baking soda, and buttermilk. It makes a great canvas for everything from orange marmalade and Irish butter to smoked trout and farmhouse cheeses.

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.

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.

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.