One of my favorite ways to celebrate any holiday, big or small, is through food! Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and I’ve put together a delicious collection of recipes, from appetizers to main dishes, to make the day extra special!
Is there any better way to celebrate a special day than with food? I don’t think so! St. Patrick’s Day is near and dear to my heart, not only because of my family’s heritage but because it’s also my husband’s birthday.
March 17th is always a fun day for cooking Irish-inspired foods, and this collection of 18 recipes is the perfect way to bring some St. Patrick’s Day luck to your table. They are all easy to make, hearty, and satisfying.
Why should Saint Patrick’s Day be celebrated with great food, family, and friends?
- Embracing Tradition with a Modern Twist: Preparing traditional Irish dishes with a contemporary vibe pays homage to Ireland’s rich culinary heritage while making the feast exciting and fun.
- Creating Memories: I love entertaining and creating lasting memories and traditions that my family and friends will cherish and look forward to each year.
- Relaxed Atmosphere: I aim to create a warm, welcoming environment where everyone feels at home, sharing good food in good company.
From corned beef, cabbage, Bailys, and Irish pot roast with a secret ingredient, you’ll find your pot of gold with any of these dishes!
Appetizers And Starters
Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip is rich, creamy, and super easy to make in the slow cooker. This cheesy, warm dip with swirls of fresh spinach and artichokes is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's perfect for your next party, game day celebration, or when you're entertaining.
Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery
Celery sticks stuffed with cream cheese, bacon, herbs and cheddar cheese are outrageously good! Served as an appetizer or snack, this is a recipe that's sure to become a favorite at parties, cookouts and family gatherings.
Crock Pot Beer Cheese Dip
Beer Cheese Dip made in the Crock Pot is creamy, rich, and loaded with ooey-gooey cheese. It's a terrific appetizer for game day, movie night, or when you're entertaining friends. Serve it with pretzels, chips, sausage, and even veggies for a warm, comforting bite that everyone will love.
Spinach Artichoke Pull-Apart Bread
Warm, crusty bread, loaded with creamy, rich spinach artichoke dip is the ULTIMATE stuffed bread! Spinach Artichoke Pull-Apart Bread is a crowd-pleasing appetizer and makes a great all-in-one side dish for weeknight meals.
Crock Pot Reuben Dip
A classic Reuben sandwich’s flavors are loaded into this creamy, outrageously cheesy Crock Pot Reuben Dip! It’s a favorite at any party and perfect for entertaining. Made in the slow cooker or baked in the oven, this is one seriously delicious dip to serve any time of the year.
Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream
Smooth, rich, creamy with a little Irish added in…that’s what this delicious mixture is. Making your own Bailey’s Irish Cream is easy on your pocketbook and easy to make. There’s really not too much I can say,
Side Dishes And Salads
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Make the BEST Baked Potatoes ever in the Air Fryer! These potatoes are tender and flaky on the inside with an amazing super crispy skin. Keep them simple with butter, salt, and pepper or load them up with your favorite toppings for an outstanding side dish.
Best Creamed Spinach Recipe: Fresh and Easy
Creamed Spinach is a quick, comforting, and absolutely delicious homemade side dish. It's easy to make with simple ingredients, whether pulling together a last-minute weeknight meal or hosting unexpected guests. This recipe brings out the classic, rich flavors of creamed spinach in a lighter, fresher way and is perfect for adding a little extra flair to any meal!
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are out of this world delicious! With just four simple ingredients and the magic of the air fryer, this easy to make recipe will be your new favorite way to cook this yummy veggie.
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Spinach Salad has a great combination of flavors and textures, making it so delicious and satisfying. Drizzle on warm bacon dressing, which is sweet and savory all at once, for a nutritious salad or main dish.
Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Beautiful, perfectly cooked Scalloped Potatoes are a classic that you'll fall in love with after just one bite! Tender, thinly sliced potatoes are baked in a rich, creamy sauce for a side dish that's excellent to serve alongside any main course and is a must-make for the holidays.
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
This easy to make salad combines fresh, crunchy broccoli and cauliflower with sweet cranberries and smoky bacon for a super delicious year-round side dish! It’s great served at a family meal, during the holidays, and perfect for covered dish suppers.
Easy Oven Roasted Asparagus
Perfectly roasted asparagus, with crispy tips that are tender on the inside, is what you get with this easy recipe! Prepared with just 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes in the oven, this fantastic side dish is ready to serve.
Best Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Creamy, stuffed baked potatoes loaded with cheese and bacon are a showstopping side dish perfect for any meal! Regular baked potatoes are turned into the BEST twice-baked, decedent, delicious potatoes and are easier to make than you think.
Classic Pea Salad
Classic Pea Salad is a cool, delicious side dish perfect for any time of year. Made with frozen sweet peas, bacon, cheese, onion, and a bright, creamy dressing, it is ideal for cookouts, potlucks, and holiday buffets.
Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole: No Canned Soup
This Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, comforting side dish made without canned soup! It's perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner. Packed with shredded potatoes, cheddar cheese, and a rich homemade sauce, this easy potato side dish quickly assembles and uses simple, wholesome ingredients.
Easy Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Oven roasted broccoli turns our tender with little crunchy bits of Parmesan and toasted breadcrumbs that make it a veggie everyone will love!
Asparagus Pea Pasta Salad
Asparagus Pea Pasta Salad, with its tender pasta, crunchy asparagus, and sweet peas all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, is the perfect easy dish for any day of the week. This delicious make-ahead pasta salad with spring veggies is also great for dining outdoors, picnics, and potlucks!
Irresistible Collard Greens: Easy Comfort Food
My recipe for Collard Greens is simple to make, big on flavor, and perfect for comfort food lovers! With smoky bacon drippings, a touch of sweetness, and just the right amount of spice, this easy Southern staple will become a side dish you'll become obsessed with! Whether you're making them for a holiday feast or a cozy weeknight dinner, these greens are packed with bold flavors you'll love.
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes tossed in butter, salt, pepper, and parsley are totally irresistible! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these easy-to-make potatoes are great served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Don’t let this simple recipe fool you. These potatoes will become your new family favorite side dish in no time.
Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Brussels Sprouts Slaw with honey-crisp apples, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and tart pomegranate seeds is not only beautiful but also out-of-this-world delicious!
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Main Dishes
Crock Pot Guinness Pot Roast
Crock Pot Guinness Pot Roast, is a flavorful, hearty dish that combines tender beef with the rich taste of Guinness stout. This mouthwatering recipe is perfect for any time of the year, offering a delicious weeknight meal that you'll find yourself craving again and again.
Crock Pot Potato Soup
Crock Pot Potato Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with amazing flavors. Topped with bacon, cheese, and chives, this easy-to-make soup tastes like a loaded baked potato spoonful after spoonful!
Easy Air Fryer Sausage And Potatoes
Savory and delicious Air Fryer Sausage And Potatoes is an all-in-one meal that's great for dinner or lunch. It's super fast to make with easy prep and loaded with flavor!
Amazing Roasted Cabbage Soup
Roasting cabbage brings out an incredible rich flavor that add depth to this simple soup. If you think you don’t like cabbage, you’ll change your mind after one bite of this soup.
Crock Pot Ham And Potato Soup
Ham and Potato Soup is a classic rich, and creamy comfort food! It's easy to make, loaded with veggies, and super satisfying. This recipe is a must-make for soup season.
Fried Cabbage & Bacon
Simple, yet full of big, bold flavors, this fried cabbage dish is also loaded with bacon. Made with only five ingredients it’s seriously good as a side dish yet hearty enough to be served as a main
Easy Crock Pot Beef Roast Recipe
With just a few minutes of prep, you can make this simple slow cooker pot roast recipe with amazing results! Thanks to the crock pot, it's fall-apart, tender, flavorful, and juicy. This is comfort food done right.
Beef Tips Shepherd’s Pie
Tender, flavorful beef tips enveloped in buttery mashed potatoes might just the ultimate comfort food! My twist on traditional Shepherd’s Pie wins rave reviews every time I serve it and for good reason…it’s amazing.
Sheet Pan Potatoes And Sausages
Sheet pan cooking is easy cooking, delicious eating and super easy clean-up. Brats and potatoes go together really well, and when done in one pan, are really easy to do!
Bread And Desserts
Quick and Easy Beer Bread
Beer Bread made with just 6 ingredients and no yeast is quick and easy to make! It’s fluffy on the inside with a crispy, buttery top that’s so good that you’ll be wondering where this bread has
Blueberry Lemon Scones Recipe
Warm and buttery Blueberry Scones, made with lemon zest and a sweet citrusy glaze, are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack any day of the year! Fresh out of the oven in less than 30 minutes, these scones are mouthwateringly delicious and are hands down better than your local bakery or coffee shop!
Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread is easy to make and delicious with soup or chili.
Easy Bread Pudding Recipe
This Bread Pudding recipe is rich, sweet, and so easy to make! Warm on the inside with a crispy topping, it makes a fantastic dessert topped with a scoop of ice cream. It's a great addition to a breakfast buffet and perfect for a lazy weekend brunch.
Buttermilk Pound Cake With Brown Butter Icing
Classic Pound Cake is taken to a whole new level with creamy buttermilk and brown butter icing! This cake is moist, tender, and has a soft texture that's heavenly.
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