You’ll find a St. Patrick’s Day recipe on this list no matter how you like to celebrate the day! The classics are included, plus lots of great naturally green food!

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One of the most popular ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is through food, and the color green is an integral part of the celebration. So, if you’re looking for a way to make your St. Patrick’s Day meal festive and memorable, here’s a list of classic recipes plus green-colored foods to get you started!

How do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Green beer? Shamrock shakes? Corned beef? Or are you still searching for ideas? Look no further — there is a St. Patrick’s Day recipe here for everyone! Some are very obviously St. Patrick’s Day recipes while others are just green. But they’ll all taste great!

Before we get into the list of the recipes, here’s a fun fact. You may think corned beef and cabbage is as Irish as the Blarney Stone, but the truth is, it’s not. Corned beef has roots in Jewish cuisine and was brought to Ireland by immigrants. They adopted it as their own and made it a staple of their diet. And, what’s St. Patrick’s Day without a big plate of corned beef and cabbage?

15 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Sliced Irish soda bread with raisins.

Irish Soda Bread Recipe

4.80 from 5 votes
Bake a loaf of fresh crusty bread to serve with dinner tonight. This traditional Irish soda bread recipe is so good and it's easy to make.
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Sautéed cabbage in a bowl with a spoon.

Sautéed Cabbage

5 from 1 vote
Tender and buttery, sautéed cabbage is a delicious side dish that goes well with almost anything. Cabbage is nutritious and economical, too.
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Slow cooker corned beef with carrots, potatoes, cabbage.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

4.84 from 6 votes
Slow cooker corned beef and cabbage is the perfect meal for St. Patrick's Day or any time you want an easy, delicious meal all cooked in one pot.
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A glass of whiskey milkshake topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, served with a striped straw.

Maple Whiskey Milkshake

4.67 from 15 votes
If you’re ready to take your milkshakes up a notch, you have to try these maple whiskey milkshakes! The flavors of whiskey, maple, vanilla, and espresso work together in a dreamy way to make this the perfect milkshake.
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Overhead view of green goddess dressing in a small white bowl.

Green Goddess Dressing Recipe

4.67 from 3 votes
You'll love yogurt-based healthy green goddess dressing, packed with fresh tarragon, parsley, chives, and dill. So fresh and beautiful, it's great for salads or as a dip. 
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Two green drinks in stemmed glasses with red and white paper straws. Strawberries garnish the edge of the glasses.

Green Smoothie Recipe – make it your own!

5 from 1 vote
A delightful breakfast or a happy snack, this easy-to-make green smoothie with apple, spinach, kale, and tropical fruit will have you feeling marvelously refreshed.
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Straight on view of pesto in a glass jar.

Basil Pesto Recipe (with tips & tricks)

4.67 from 6 votes
A classic and flavorful basil pesto recipe – it's easy to make and adds so much deliciousness to pasta, pizza, eggs, sandwiches and more.
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Creamy lemon orzo with greens, topped with pine nuts.

Creamy Lemon Orzo Recipe

5 from 5 votes
Creamy lemon orzo is a delectable pasta dish, loaded with healthy kale and spinach, and delicately nuanced with lemon and Parmesan cheese.
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Irish Coffee Ice Cream Pie with Whiskey Ganache - Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Irish Coffee Ice Cream Pie with Whiskey Ganache

5 from 3 votes
A crunchy chocolate crust paired with creamy coffee ice cream and rich whiskey ganache makes this Irish Coffee Ice Cream Pie an irresistible treat. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day – or any day!
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Bright green edamame dip topped with green onions.

Edamame Dip

4.80 from 5 votes
Bright green and deliciously creamy, edamame dip is nutritious and super satisfying. You'll want to keep a container of this dip in your fridge to spread on sandwiches and wraps, too.
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Green chimichurri sauce in a white bowl, a spoon lifting some up to show texture.

Chimichurri Recipe – How to Make Chimichurri

5 from 3 votes
Add herbal pizzazz to your grilled meats and vegetables with this easy chimichurri recipe. This fresh parsley sauce takes ordinary meals from ho-hum to wow!
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Crockpot beef stew in a small white bowl.

Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

4.50 from 18 votes
Crockpot beef stew is chockfull of tender beef, vegetables, and flavorful gravy. It's the ultimate comfort food.
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Slice of shepherd's pie on a white plate with a baking dish in the background.

Shepherd’s Pie

5 from 5 votes
Hearty shepherd's pie with lamb, carrots, and peas is topped with a creamy layer of mashed potatoes and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or St. George's Day!
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Spinach balls, one with a bite taken out of it.

Spinach Balls Recipe

4.53 from 55 votes
Spinach balls are great hot out of the oven or at room temperature, making them a perfect easy appetizer any time of the year! Also with air fryer instructions.
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11 Comments

  1. denise says:

    love that cheeseball!

  2. valentina says:

    What an awesome collection of St. Patrick’s Day recipes! They are all so vibrant and beautiful! Thanks so much for including the link to my Spicy Cabbage Potato Pancakes!

  3. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says:

    Thanks for including my smoothie in this yummy collection!

  4. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says:

    So many fun recipes. Thanks for including mine.

  5. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says:

    Great roundup, Rachel! Pinning :)

  6. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says:

    Thanks for including me! What a great round up! Pinned :)

  7. Liz@Virtually Homemade says:

    Love all those green recipes!

  8. Happy Valley Chow says:

    All of those look like terrific St. Patrick Day recipes, thanks for sharing :)

    Happy Blogging!

  9. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says:

    What a great collection of recipes! Thanks so much for including two of mine. :)

    And oh my at those brownies. They look SO good!