St Patrick’s Day Recipes

St Patrick’s Day is traditionally a cultural and religious festival held on the death date of Saint Patrick. Traditional celebrations vary from public parades, large feasts and dressing up in green attire. Any drinking and eating restrictions are lifted for the day so it allows people to let their hair down, go out and have fun!

We are focusing on the foodie side of things and have handpicked some of our favourite classic St Paddy’s Day meals that will wet your appetite and get you in the kitchen cooking!

 

Potato and Spring Onion Breakfast Pancakes

If you are the type of person who loves breakfast at all times of the day then these potato and spring onion breakfast pancakes are for you. Serve on the side of eggs and bacon and you have a delicious Irish meal!

Image from BBC Good Food

 

Shamrock Cutout Pound Cake

For an afternoon tea snack, this shamrock pound cake is perfect to keep in with the Irish tradition. Cut into it and you have a brilliant green shamrock going through the middle of the cake.

Image from Taste of Home

 

Beer Braised Irish Stew and Colcannon

For a hearty dinner meal, make this beautiful beer braised Irish stew served with colcannon. How can you get more Irish than that?!

Image from All Recipes

 

Cabbage and Corned Beef Casserole

Casseroles are always perfect if you are entertaining for a large group and for this St Patrick’s Day, why not try out cabbage and corned beef casserole, so easy to make but will really impress your guests.

Image from Food.com

 

Guinness and Honey Glazed Pork Loin

This recipe may require your time and attention but trust me, it is completely worth it. Guinness and honey glazed pork loin would be a beautiful centre piece and with a side of seasonal vegetables you are sure to fill your guests up ready for the evening of celebrating St Patrick’s Day.

Image from BBC Good Food

 

Black Velvet Baby Cakes

If you are hosting a party tonight and are still struggling as to what puddings to make, why not try these black velvet baby cakes filled with Guinness to give them that rich dark colour. These will be a real treat for your guests.

Image from BBC Good Food

 

Guinness Pudding with Whisky Cream

If you are looking for more indulgent puddings and want a complete Guinness overload then try out this Guinness pudding with Irish whisky cream to really fill you up with warm sticky goodness!

Image from BBC Good Food

 

So raid your cupboards and pull out all the ingredients you need to make a big dinner ready for a fantastic evening. But don’t forget to wear something green!