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9 of Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Foods

By Lorraine

9 of Our Favorite St. Patrick's Day Foods for traditional dinner, side dishes and desserts.
Here are some yummy suggestions to make for St Patrick’s Day whether or not your are Irish. 9 of Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Foods that have become traditions year after year.
 
The corned beef brisket is an iconic entree. Add the mustard glaze to balance the saltiness and add even more flavor.  Serve with creamy colcannon, a traditional Irish side dish. Tender cabbage is mixed into the potatoes with milk and butter then topped with crumbled bacon.

9 of Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Foods

Irish desserts and treats, potatoes, entree and appetizer

 
You'll think you've reached the rainbow's end with this over-the-top, Double Chocolate Irish Cream Cake Roll. It is filled with a creamy chocolate center and then covered with a decadent chocolate ganache. Bits of minty chocolate garnish the top for an impressive dessert that will please any Irishman or Irish Lassie.1  Double Chocolate Irish Cream Cake Roll
This amazing dessert looks pretty special. A chocolate filling rolled up in a lovely cake with a hint of Bailey’s  Irish Cream and coated in a dark ganache. Lucky the person who gets a slice of this dessert!

 

 

A traditional Irish side dish, colcannon is a filling and delicious combination of potatoes, cabbage and bacon. A must for dinner each St Patrick's Day.2  Colcannon Potatoes

Who can resist a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes. Colcannon elevates this traditional Irish side dish with tender cabbage and a generous sprinkling of bacon. 

 

3  Shamrock Butter & Chocolate Cookies

Simple spritz cookies are made festive in shamrock shapes and dipped into melted chocolate. Sprinkled with green sugar and ready for your little leprechauns. 

 

Frozen, minty Grasshopper Dessert Squares are the perfect St Patrick's day treat or any time you want an easy, no-bake dessert. Crust is made using fudge mint cookies and then filed with ice cream and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Make ahead and freeze and it is ready whenever you want.
4  Grasshopper Dessert Squares

Cold, minty and delicious! Grasshopper Dessert Squares are a chocolate and mint lovers dream.

 

Frosty and minty, Shamrock Milkshake is similar to its fast-food version available each March for St Patrick's Day. Easy recipe to make you own using ice cream, milk, cream and mint for a delightful beverage treat. 5  Minty Shamrock Milkshake

Another cold and minty treat… enjoy this one with  straw and spoon. Or better yet, drink from the glass for a fun Shamrock Shake Mustache.

6  Oven-Crisped Potato Skins

Another great potato recipe – serve as an appetizer with your favorite Irish brew.

 

Making corned beef brisket is a tradition for St. Patrick's Day dinner. Follow the easy cooking directions on the package but take it one step further. Corned beef brisket with a mustard glaze adds a subtle sweetness and a nice browned top on the meat.
7  Corned Beef Brisket with Mustard Glaze

This classic simmers away on the stove with little attention. Add some carrots and cabbage and cook until tender. Serve as is or place the meat under the broiler for a few minutes coated with a sweetened mustard glaze. 

 

Easy recipe for homemade chocolate cookies cut into shamrock shapes with a cookie cutter. Spread with mint chocolate chip ice cream to create festive St Patrick's Day Minty Ice Cream Shamrocks treats.8  Minty Ice Cream Shamrocks

A fun version of the ever-loved ice-cream sandwich!

 

What would St Patrick's Day be without a traditional loaf of Irish Soda bread. And today is a good reason to bake up a loaf even if you aren't Irish. This easy recipe is just perfect with a cup of tea and yet hearty enough to serve along side a meaty entree.9  Irish Soda Bread

Another perennial favorite we thank the Irish for. Irish soda bread in not just right served along side a corned beef brisket but it is also might good toasted the next morning for breakfast. 

And an Irish blessing for you…

For every storm a rainbow,
for every tear a smile,
for every care a promise
and a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
a faithful friend to share,
for every sigh a sweet song
and an answer for each prayer

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Comments

  14. NanaNor's says

    Hi there, All of these foods look incredible. I am 100% Irish and grew up with a traditional meal of Corned Beef, Carrots, Cabbage and dessert. I know that this was not a typical meal in Ireland but I love it all the same.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Noreen

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  15. Just a little something from Judy says

    I would order one of each of these delicious looking food choices. You sure know how to celebrate this holiday.

    Reply

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