Chef John's 14 Best St. Patrick's Day Recipes (2024)

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Chef John's Irish Stew

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Lamb shoulder chops become meltingly tender when you braise them low and slow in this simple dish. Carrots, celery, and potatoes cook right in the same pot, too. "Well, as it were Saint Paddy's day today, I thought I'd give this recipe a wee bit of a go. Honestly, I'd rate it 5 stars for the smell it gives off in the house alone." – Larissa

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Irish Cheddar Spring Onion Biscuits

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Irish Cheddar cheese and sliced green onions are folded again and again into this easy biscuit dough to create mile-high layers of texture and flavor. "I layered butter and the cheese and spring onion into the biscuit dough," says Aelyn. "Warning" They puffed up a lot. They were positively delicious. I was hesitant to put the spring onion, but it gave it an excellent flavor."

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Irish Shepherd's Pie

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Ground lamb, peas, and carrots bake in a savory sauce under a lid of cheesy mashed potatoes enriched with egg and milk. If you make this with ground beef, you're going to have to call it a cottage pie instead.

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Chef John's Irish Soda Bread

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Irish soda bread is one of our most popular recipe searches for St. Patrick's Day because it's as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. Unlike yeast breads, this quick bread gets its lift from buttermilk, baking soda, and baking powder. You'll find honey, orange zest, dried currants, and golden raisins in Chef John's version.

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Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage

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This simple stovetop preparation cooks the corned beef, onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, and cabbage all in one pot for a classic Irish-American boiled dinner. Kathie says, "My husband and I watched the video. We didn't change a thing. Top ratings! We made this together and put the veggies in just when Chef John said to. What can I say? The meat was done to perfection and very juicy. All veggies were perfectly cooked."

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Beef and Guinness Stew

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"The maltiness of dark beer really does amazing things for this gravy. It's a very simple dish, but at the same time it has a deep, complex, rich flavor. I served this in a nice ring of green onion-mashed potatoes. I hope you give this a try, whether for St. Patrick's Day or anytime of the year." – Chef John

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Chef John's Irish Pork Stew

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"I'm sure you've heard by now that corned beef and cabbage is not authentic St. Patrick's Day food. I decided to do a little mash-up and this Irish pork stew with baby cabbage was the result. By the way, baby cabbage can be a little hard to find, but you can use Brussels sprouts, and no one will know the difference, mostly because there isn't one." – Chef John

Chef John's Colcannon Hash

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Here's an interesting take on a favorite way to use up leftover corned beef after your St. Paddy's feast. Diced potatoes, spring onions, and kale get fried up with pancetta and/or corned beef and served with Irish Cheddar cheese and poached eggs.

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Chef John's Colcannon

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Kale, leeks, and green onions are mashed up with potatoes, cream, and butter to make one of Chef John's favorite St. Patrick's Day side dishes. "This recipe was a delightful surprise," says Jennifer Highley. "Mine was a bright green which was perfect for St. Patrick's day. The leek and green onions added such a great flavor! You can't really taste the kale but you know it's there. Nice way to get kale into your diet. I will definitely be making this again!"

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Coconut Milk Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Let's let Chef John explain this one to you: "I was craving corned beef and cabbage recently, but the thought of doing the same old New England boiled dinner had me yawning. I tried to think of some new, interesting braising liquid, and that's when I remembered I've never had something stewed in coconut milk that I didn't like. The coconut milk gave the broth a subtle sweetness and richness that I was really happy with."

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Kimchi Corned Beef

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"Instead of the same old corned beef and cabbage recipe every year, try this new and exciting Korean twist on the St. Patrick's Day staple. The spicy fermented cabbage adds a lot of extra savoriness, not only to the meat, but even more so to the vegetables. The potatoes especially soak up a surprising amount of flavor, and may be my favorite part of the whole dish. Garnish with sliced green onions." – Chef John

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Chef John's Shepherd's Pie

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"Shepherd's Pie recipes are traditionally done with lamb, but are great with any ground meat—turkey and beef being the most popular modern versions. Give this great casserole a try, and watch everyone flock to the table." – Chef John (Yeah, we see what he did there.)

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Chef John's Corned Beef Hash

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"When I'm cooking corned beef, watching it simmer in the aromatic broth, I'll sometimes close my eyes and picture the delicious plate of food I have coming. The funny thing is, it's not the sliced corned beef and cabbage I'm dreaming of, it's the corned beef hash I'm going to be making with the leftovers. Garnish with green onions and a poached egg." – Chef John

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Shepherd's Pie

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It's corned beef, casserole-style:
"This is a combination of my favorite corned beef and cabbage recipe, and my favorite shepherd's pie recipe. By layering the ingredients in a casserole dish, each serving has the perfect proportions of beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes." – Chef John

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Chef John's 14 Best St. Patrick's Day Recipes? ›

When it comes to dinner on St. Patrick's Day, the most popular meal is corned beef and cabbage—often accompanied by a green beer or two. The boiled dinner and its liquid accompaniment dominate the menu of Irish bars and restaurants up and down the country on March 17, and many home cooks serve the dish, too.

What is the most popular dish on St. Patrick's Day? ›

When it comes to dinner on St. Patrick's Day, the most popular meal is corned beef and cabbage—often accompanied by a green beer or two. The boiled dinner and its liquid accompaniment dominate the menu of Irish bars and restaurants up and down the country on March 17, and many home cooks serve the dish, too.

What is the Irish dinner for St Patricks Day? ›

15 Traditional Irish Foods and Dishes to Try on St. Patrick's Day
  • Bacon and Cabbage. ...
  • Irish Soda Bread. ...
  • Irish Stew. ...
  • Irish Coffe. ...
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. ...
  • Colcannon.

What is popular Irish food for St. Patrick's Day? ›

Patrick's Day is now associated with wearing green, parades (when they're not canceled) and beer, the holiday is grounded in history that dates back more than 1,500 years. The earliest known celebrations were held in the 17th century on March 17, marking the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick in the 5th century.

What are you supposed to cook on St. Patrick's Day? ›

Patrick's Day Recipes You'll Want to Make Year-Round. Celebrate with comforting classics like corned beef and cabbage, colcannon, Irish soda bread and more.

What are two foods usually eaten on St. Patrick's Day? ›

St. Patrick's Day Foods
  • Colcannon. Colcannon, or Irish mashed potatoes, is a traditional Irish dish that has been consumed in the country for generations. ...
  • Irish Soda Bread. ...
  • Fried Cabbage. ...
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. ...
  • Shepherd's Pie. ...
  • Irish Stew. ...
  • Irish Apple Tart. ...
  • Barmbrack.

What is the national dish of Ireland? ›

Irish Stew is a thick, hearty dish of mutton, potatoes, and onions and undisputedly the national dish of Ireland. Within the dish are many of the ingredients synonymous with the island, potatoes being one of the most recognized.

What is a typical Irish dinner? ›

From lamb in spring to fish in summer, stews and soups in winter and, of course, potatoes at almost any time of the year, Irish food involves simple, hearty, family cooking that follows the seasons.

What does Erin Go Bragh mean? ›

Patrick's Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It's an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century ...

Why is a reuben considered Irish? ›

While the Reuben sandwich itself doesn't have Irish roots (it was thought to be created in Omaha, Nebraska mid-poker game) the meat inside it – corned beef, does. Well, it kind of does. The Irish-corned beef relationship is considered to be much more Irish-American than it is purely Irish.

What meat is eaten on St Patrick's Day? ›

The traditions of St. Patrick's Day in America are well known. We wear green, attend parades, and eat corned beef and cabbage.

What are good snacks for St. Patrick's Day? ›

5 Ideas for Green St. Patrick's Day Snacks
  • Spinach Dip. If you're looking for a fan favorite that will complement the green theme of St. ...
  • Popcorn. You can add a green hue to popcorn by dying the oil it's popping in. ...
  • Tortilla Chips. ...
  • Deviled Eggs. ...
  • Fruit and Veggie Platter.
Feb 6, 2024

What do the Irish eat besides corned beef? ›

So, for actual Irish food:
  • Dublin coddle.
  • Irish beef stew (with or without Guinness)
  • Shepard's pie is ubiquitous in both Ireland and the UK.
  • Champ/colcannon.
  • Full Irish breakfast.
  • Boxty (I think this is an ulster and parts of Connacht specific recipe?)
  • Honestly most roasts with some sort of roasted veg.
Mar 17, 2023

What sells most on St. Patrick's Day? ›

33+ Best Products to sell on St. Patrick's Day
  • Custom T-shirts. ...
  • Green & Custom Hoodie. ...
  • Shamrock Hats and Beanies. ...
  • Shamrock-patterned socks. ...
  • Green-themed scarves. ...
  • Leprechaun costumes.
Mar 17, 2024

Which dish is associated with Saint Patrick's Day in America? ›

The traditions of St. Patrick's Day in America are well known. We wear green, attend parades, and eat corned beef and cabbage.

What is the most Irish dish? ›

8 Traditional Irish Food You Must Try
  • Irish soda bread. Soda bread is loved by a lot of people who try it, and it's easy to know why. ...
  • Smoked Salmon. ...
  • Corned Beef And Cabbage. ...
  • Irish Stew. ...
  • Traditional Irish Breakfast. ...
  • Irish Coffee. ...
  • Irish Brown Bread. ...
  • Potato pancake.
Feb 27, 2023

What food do you bring to a St. Patrick's Day party? ›

17 St. Patrick's Day Party Food Ideas to Offer
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. You can't have a St. ...
  • Spinach Dip and Beer Bread. ...
  • Freshly Baked Irish Soda Bread. ...
  • Shepherd's Pie Bites. ...
  • Mini Irish Potato Skewers. ...
  • Green Pea Hummus and Pita Chips. ...
  • Potato Leek Soup Shots. ...
  • Irish Flag Veggie Platter.
Jan 29, 2024

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