For as long as I can remember, corned beef and cabbage has always been on the menu for St. Patricks Day! I can remember my Grandmother always making it for us, and now my Mom has pretty much taken it over. My mom always seems to gather my siblings and I for this day as she goes all out making a feast. And if St. Patrick’s Day falls during the week, she’ll make sure to make it during a weekend that way we can all have our yearly fix. Here are our favorite St. Patrick’s day recipes full of green foods, Irish butter and traditional Irish foods for this time of year.
It took three grocery stores for me to find all the ingredients, and endless hours on the phone with my mom to make sure I got it right. I maybe even surprised myself, even the kids and Jason, but I made my very first traditional recipe for St. Patricks Day dinner, and have to say it wasn’t that hard at all! From the corned beef, cabbage, potato recipe, and even a loaf of soda bread – I’m going to share it all with you below to get into the holiday spirit and hopefully find your pot of gold! These are recipes the whole family will love and I hope you enjoy them on your St. Patrick’s Day dinner! Easy recipes are always at the top of my list and adding a fun twist like a holiday, makes it even better. Enjoy these recipes with your favorite cabbage recipe for your St. Patrick’s Day dinner!
Ingredients:
Corned Beef, Cabbage & Potatoes
What you’ll need
2 lbs Corned Beef (it shrinks a lot so make sure to get enough)
1 head cabbage
Bag red potatoes
Spicy Mustard for dipping
Directions:
Put corn beef in boiling water with spices. You could do this in a slow cooker, as well, in fact, it might even be a better way! The spices usually come with the corned beef. But if not find the “pickling spice” jar and that will work perfectly. Simmer covered for 3 hours and last half hour add cabbage cut into cubes. Can also add in carrots for more flavor if desired. Boil red potatoes on side until tender and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper. Thats it, its really so simple! Don’t forget the spicy mustard! I can’t even believe how much of an easy recipe this turned out to be, and especially as a main course for the special occasion.
Now it’s time to make the Irish Soda Bread for the Irish holiday! These are the best recipes for your four-leaf clovers holiday and the perfect way to enjoy St. Paddy’s Day with your little leprechauns! These tasty treats are next level and will make you want them more than just this time of the year.
Ingredients:
4 cups All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
4 oz Butter softened
1 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 1/4 cup Buttermilk
1 cup Raisins
Directions:
There really is no wrong way to do this. When you add this to your list of new recipes, consider making this alongside your main meal for the holiday. It’s Irish comfort food! Irish cuisine is best enjoyed with root vegetables, fresh herbs, golden brown potato scones, Irish beef stew and of course green beer. Shepherd’s pie is something we make every once in awhile and a fun way to cook a traditional meal. Blend together the wet ingredients first. Cream butter, add sugar, then add eggs, then buttermilk one at a time. Mix in all dry ingredients. Batter will be stiff. Spoon in the raisins. Spray cake pan with non stick cooking spray, and bake 350 degrees for 1 hour. Put a piece of foil on top for the first 30 minutes to make sure top won’t burn. This is one of my kids’ favorite recipes and it’s even better that it’s a part of the traditional foods we normally enjoy for a St. Patrick’s Day meal. Enjoy! Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
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This post was originally published March 16th, 2021.
46 thoughts on “Easy St. Patricks Day Dinner Recipes”
I haven’t cooked a St. Patrick’s Day dinner before, but this year, we were talking about doing something just for fun! I’ll definitely use one of these.
Yay! Enjoy – both of these are super easy too! xx
Well, now I’m starving! This all looks so good. I have to say, I’ve never seen such a HUGE loaf of soda bread before!
Great recipe! Thank you for educating us on how to make an Irish classic.
love this family meal and images! Thanks for sharing with us.
Of course!
This year’s St Patrick’s day will be a lot of fun with these recipes. It will be a feast Thank you for sharing.
Love the plates! It’s my first year getting into celebrating st. Patrick’s day, I can’t wait!
My mom used to make Corned Beef & Cabbage several times per year. She is no longer with us and I will be making this in her honor.
Aw thats so sweet!
look fun and easy to make! but this one is huuugeee haha but i am sure it’s really tasty
Totally easy to make!
Nnnniiiccceeeee….I should be able to spice things up with these recipes. Although, I would love to enjoy some corned beef!
Yummy!
These St. Patricks Day Dinner Recipes are looking really good and mouth watering. I will try out some of them soon at home
Enjoy!
This looks like a feast and a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. I have never tried making Irish Soda Bread and would love to try it. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
It’s so easy to make!
I want to come to your house for my St. Patrick’s day meal. Thanks for the recipes – they are awesome.
come on over!!
All this food is making me so hungry! My goodness, but I can always use a nice easy recipe that can be whipped up quickly.
Yes, that’s the key it’s easy!
My mom used to make this dinner every St. Paddy’s day. Maybe it’s time I pick up the torch and I can start with this recipe!
You’ll love it!
These are all hearty, and satisfying Irish cooking. St Patrick is more fun with these recipes. Thank you!
Yes, so traditional!
Wow, There’s lots to learn and devour in these inventive, and very Irish recipes. Thank you for the recipes.
They are delicious!
As someone who loves to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I was excited to read this! These two classic dishes are always a hit at our home during my childhood. So I can’t wait to try these recipes out and impress my family and friends with an authentic St. Patrick’s Day meal. Thank you for sharing these!
Enjoy!!
I love how festive you make meals with your family. That is so special for them and I know makes lasting memories! Now I have some great ideas for my family!
I’m so glad you like it!
Thanks for teaching us to make this Irish recipe. Seeing those foods are making me hungry!
They’re delicious!
This is very helpful. Ive tried corned beef once, many years ago but this gives me other ideas as well.
Enjoy!
I’m saving this to make! You make it look so easy!
Enjoy!
I haven’t joined any St. Patrick event but surely it’s a good celebration with good food too.
Yes so good!
This looks pretty and how the table looks with the decorations and everything. It would be nice to have this with my family. Thank you for sharing!
I hope you enjoy!
What I love most about celebrating St. Patrick’s day is the food at dinner time. My mum used to cook the most delicious beef dinner for the family.
It’s one of the best parts!
We’ve never done much for St Patricks day but maybe we should try some of these to make it festive!
Yes, try one!