St. Patrick's Day Recipes & Party Ideas

You've reached the rainbow's end. What follows is the best and brightest—luckier than even the Blarney Stone could bestow upon you. It's your one-stop shop for St. Paddy's joy: from a better way to enjoy beer to a virtual parade of variations on corned beef. So keep your Irish eyes smiling and get ready to celebrate the greenest day in the land of the free.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton

Like the River Shannon

Keep the suds flowing on the 17th with our best beer tips

Braise the Irish!

Or don't. Celebrate the traditional way with a classic corned beef & braised cabbage, or burn the cabbage for a surprisingly-good, modern variation.

Pots o' Gold

These side dishes are sure to bring you a little bit of luck. (Bonus points if you cook them in a cast iron crock.)

Emerald Sweets

It's easy going green with these traditional Irish treats and naturally-green desserts.

Gimme' a Nip

When you're ready go beyond shots, these whiskey cocktails will be waiting. Substitute Irish whiskey for even greater authenticity.

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Irish Soda Bread With Raisins
Enriched with butter and buttermilk and studded with plump raisins, this Irish soda bread recipe bakes up with a burnished crust and fluffy crumb.
Cabbage Potato Pie
In this recipe, creamy mashed potatoes get jazzed up with crispy bits of bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, then wrapped in Savoy cabbage leaves before roasting in the oven.
What to Cook This Weekend: March 15-17
Black bottom brownie cookies, lentil and chicken soup, coconut cold brew, and all your favorite Irish classics for St. Paddy's Day, including corned beef like you've never had it before.
Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes and Cabbage
This update of the classic corned beef dinner nixes boring, boiled sides in favor of extra-crispy roasted cabbage and potato wedges and a vibrant, seedy dressing.
Irish Weekend Fry-Up
It may seem excessive to have bacon, sausages, and blood pudding on one breakfast plate—but when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day in America, isn’t excess kind of the point?
What to Cook This Weekend: March 16-18
This St. Paddy's weekend, soak up all that beer with chilaquiles—or skip the bars and hole up with a project like cassoulet.
Seeded Whole Grain Soda Bread
This moist, chewy loaf is packed with seeds, oats, and whole wheat, which makes it both energy-sustaining and beautiful to look at.
Irish Brown Bread
Known as wheaten bread in some parts of Ireland, this version of soda bread incorporates whole-wheat flour for a heartier crumb. Buttermilk adds a pleasant tang.
Slow Cooker Corned Beef Brisket
Corned beef is timeless and deserves a spot at the table, not just on St. Paddy’s Day. It is a crowd-pleaser that loves the low-and-slow ethos of the slow cooker, turning it tender without fail.
Dill Potatoes
Serve these easy boiled potatoes with [slow cooker corned beef](https://aurealighting.com/food/recipes/food/views/slow-cooker-corned-beef-brisket-with-cabbage-potatoes-and-dill-hugh-acheson), or any hearty main course.
23 Ways to Make Mashed Potatoes
From butter and cream to cheeses and spice, there is more than one way to dreamy mashed-potato goodness.
The Best Irish Beers for St. Patrick's Day
These five Irish beers prove their versatility with sweet and savory recipe pairings whether you're celebrating Ireland's national holiday or you just need a little liquid luck.
The Ultimate Corned Beef and Cabbage
Ireland's foremost cooking authority—cookbook author and teacher Darina Allen—shares her tips for making a favorite St. Patrick's Day recipe.
4 New Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
Beer. That's the easy part when it comes to St. Patrick's Day planning. Recipes are a little tougher, but these four have (almost) every base covered.
Irish Lamb Stew with Barley
This riff on Ireland's national dish comes from famed Irish chef and cookbook author Rachel Allen.