These St. Patrick’s Day recipes will have you prepared for a festive holiday! 37+ Irish food recipes including main dishes, sides and more!
If you’re hosing a St. Patrick’s Day dinner at home, you’re going to need some recipes for your feast!
These delicious Irish food recipes are perfect for family gatherings and they’re guaranteed crowd pleasers.
So, let’s get started…
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You’re guaranteed to find a new favorite dish for St. Patrick’s day here!
PS – Don’t forget about the 9+ BEST Sauces for Corned Beef too!
The BEST Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
Main Dishes
Instant Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage is made with the help of your electric pressure cooker and finished off under the broiler with a brown sugar-mustard glaze, giving it a perfectly crispy exterior.
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This Smoked Corned Beef is seasoned with a simple BBQ dry rub and slow smoked until each slice is tender and melt-in-your-mouth. Pile it into sandwiches for St. Patrick’s Day and don’t forget the homemade honey mustard sauce for dipping!
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These red wine braised short ribs are the perfect, savory dinner party recipe! Easy to make ahead and then just pop in the oven to cook, this mouthwatering short ribs recipes lets you enjoy the night while also serving a delicious, home-cooked meal.
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This Slow Cooker Glazed Corned Beef & Cabbage is made in the crockpot and finished off under the broiler with a brown sugar-mustard glaze, giving it a nice crispy crust.
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Vegetables
Wondering what veggies go with corned beef besides cabbage? Here are some of the best options:
These are the BEST Glazed Carrots – Lightly sweetened, delicately seasoned, and perfectly glazed. These carrots make an amazing side dish that both kids and adults can’t get enough of!
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You’ll want to keep a jar of this Pickled Red Cabbage in your fridge at all times. Not only is it fast and easy, but you can use it on anything! Pile it onto tacos, burgers, pork sandwiches, and so much more.
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Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!
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These Roasted Cabbage Steaks are topped with crispy bacon and drizzled with a garlicky creme fraiche sauce. They’re a decadent treat for when you’re trying to eat a bit healthier.
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You can serve Sauteed Zucchini and Squash with practically anything! It’s a simple side dish that showcases sliced and seared summer squash and savory Italian flavors.
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How to cook perfect asparagus sous vide. Bright green, perfectly cooked spears. With three options for flavoring – garlic, parmesan or lemon.
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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic cook up crispy and delicious with minimal oil with the help of your air fryer! Dressed simply with balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of salt. You'll love these!
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This grilled broccolini is topped with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette and marcona almonds for a delicious crunch. It’s a perfect side dish for autumnal menus or Thanksgiving.
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Mashed Cauliflower is a delicious, low carb & keto friendly side dish. With 5 flavor variations and instructions for making Stovetop Mashed Cauliflower or Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower.
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Instant Pot Artichokes are quick and easy to make with the help of your electric pressure cooker. Plus, this recipe gives them SO much flavor!
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Sunchokes are a knobby root vegetable that can be prepared in more ways than you can imagine! In this recipe, you’ll learn how to roast them with olive oil, garlic, and thyme. It’s an easy side dish you can pair with anything.
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These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction & Cranberries make a simple and elegant side dish that both kids and adults love!
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Quick Pickled Red Onions are so easy to make at home. With just 5-minutes you can have your red onions pickling. Let them cool to room temperature before using and then you can store them in the fridge for up to two weeks!
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Salads
Crunchy slaws and salads to serve with corned beef.
This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.
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This delicious Radicchio Salad is dressed in a creamy lemon-vinaigrette and tossed with buttery calvestrano olives, tasty breadcrumbs and nutty parmesan cheese. And, a special tip ensures that your radicchio won't be bitter!
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This Kale Caesar Salad is topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious.
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This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
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This Shaved Fennel Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.
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Vinegar Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayonnaise. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy.
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Potatoes
Mashed potatoes and colcannon are especially great with corned beef. But there are lots of great options!
Mix in a handful of green onions and sliced Savoy cabbage into your buttery mashed potatoes for a serving of the traditional Irish Colcannon.
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This Irish Potato Nachos recipe is always a hit! Made with thin-sliced potatoes that are topped with cheese, bacon, pico de gallo and sour cream. Irish pub nachos are a perfect appetizer for any occasion!
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These Easy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream are the most delicious mashed potatoes you will ever have. They’re light, creamy, buttery and tangy and easy to make with the help of your stand mixer – No hand mashing required!
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a salty, crispy, savory, and slightly sweet side dish you can pair with almost anything! Lightly spiced and so simple, this easy recipe is a total crowd pleaser and a must-have for weeknight dinners.
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Duchess Potatoes are a fancy piped potato side dish that must make an appearance at your next dinner party. Rich, creamy, and cheesy with just a subtle crisp, these elegant baked mashed potatoes are unlike anything else!
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These Crispy Smashed Potatoes are the most delicious side dish! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, they’re amazing on their own or top them with sour cream & mojo sauce.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Ultra creamy, flavorful and delicious and made with only 3-ingredients! No hand mashing required. Let your stand mixer do all the work for you!
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Breads
Irish Soda Bread is always a classic with corned beef.
This Irish soda bread recipe has been cherished in my family for years. You only need 7 ingredients and just 10 minutes of prep!
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This Guinness Beer Bread is easy to make and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. The Irish stout helps the bread to rise without using yeast, and there’s no waiting before baking time. It also lends a nutty flavor to this lightly sweet bread.
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Beans
Beans are a great side, especially with smoked corned beef!
These Instant Pot black beans are easy to make and taste so much better than the canned version! Perfect for meal prep or as a side dish to your favorite tacos, salads, or protein bowls, these black beans can be ready in under an hour.
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{No Soak} Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas cook up quickly with the help of your pressure cooker.
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Soups
Start your St. Patrick’s Day meal off with one of these delicious soups!
Take advantage of the summer harvest with this savory and nourishing creamy zucchini soup. Perfect for freezing and using up frozen zucchini!
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Red Cabbage Soup is the perfect recipe to warm you up on chilly days! This flavorful sweet & sour creamy soup is the perfect use for that half head of cabbage that’s sitting in your fridge!
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This Cabbage Roll Soup cooks up quick and easy! Topped with sour cream & fresh dill, it tastes just like cabbage rolls without all the work. Make this simple recipe on the stove, in the instant pot, or in a slow cooker.
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How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these St. Patrick’s Day recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
More Side Dish Recipes:
- Sides for Burgers
- Sides for BBQ
- Sides for Salmon
- Sides for Steak
- Sides for BBQ Chicken
- Potato Side Dishes
- Sides for Ribs
- Sides for Chicken
- Sides for Quiche
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PS – Don’t forget about the 9+ BEST Sauces for Corned Beef too!
37+ BEST Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
These St. Patrick's Day recipes will have you prepared for a festive holiday! 37+ Irish food recipes including main dishes, sides and more!
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- Sauteed Spinach
- Glazed Carrots
- Sous Vide Asparagus
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
- Grilled Broccolini
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Instant Pot Artichokes
- Sunchokes
- Arugula Salad
- Radicchio Salad
- Kale Caesar Salad
- Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
- Fennel & Celery Salad
- Vinegar Slaw
- Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Duchess Potatoes
- Smashed Potatoes
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Instant Pot Black Beans
- Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
- Red Cabbage Soup
- Cabbage Roll Soup
- Zucchini Soup
- Pickled Cabbage
- Pickled Onions
- Guinness Bread
- Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
- Cabbage Steaks
- Colcannon
- Irish Soda Bread
- Irish Nachos
- Sauteed Zucchini & Squash
- Smoked Corned Beef
- Slow Cooker Corned Beef
- Instant Pot Corned Beef
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Instructions
- Choose your favorite St. Patrick's Day recipes.
- Gather the necessary ingredients.
- Enjoy an amazing St. Patrick's day dinner!
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