The best recipes for St Patrick’s Day
From slow cooked Irish stews to feed a crowd to creamy colcannon and classic Guinness-baked ham, here are Good Housekeeping's favourite Irish-inspired recipes to try this St. Patrick's Day (Sunday 17 March 2024).
There's plenty of recipes for baking, too, including indulgent Baileys cheesecake brownies, Guinness sticky toffee pudding and this irresistible Irish cream crème brûlée.
Chocolate Peppermint Ring
A well-flavoured moist chocolate cake with the added luxury of real liqueur frosting.
Recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Ring
Guinness Sticky Toffee Pudding
We’ve given this classic a boozy twist, the perfect way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day!
Recipe: Guinness Sticky Toffee Pudding
Irish Coffee
A classic Irish coffee cocktail is a must-have on St Patrick's day and this recipe couldn't be simpler. Plus, there are helpful tips on how to perfect the cream layer on top.
Recipe: Irish Coffee
After Dinner Mint Brownies
As this sweet treat contains uncooked egg, make sure to use British Lion stamped ones. We’ve turned the popular after dinner mint into a gooey brownie.
Recipe: After Dinner Mint Brownies
Slow Cooker Irish Stew
This gorgeous slow cooker lamb Irish stew is packed full of bacon, pearl barley and veggies. Serve with greens, and a pint of Guinness of course.
Recipe: Slow cooker Irish stew
Frosted Guinness Brownies
Guinness adds a wonderful deep flavour to this dark and delightful brownie recipe.
Recipe: Frosted Guinness Brownies
Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes
Stout brings a depth of flavour to these cakes, as well as keeping them beautifully light and moist
Recipe: Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes
Creamy Guinness Mussels
We've used Guinness as the base of the sauce in this delicious dish
Recipe: Creamy Guinness Mussels
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Evoking a decadent cup of hot chocolate, topped with Baileys-spiked whipped cream, these hot chocolate cupcakes have a surprise gooey centre.
Recipe: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Guinness-baked ham
This delicious baked ham is well worth the time and effort.
Recipe: Guinness-baked ham
Boxty Pancakes Recipe
These Irish potato cakes are a tasty classic and particularly good for a hearty breakfast or brunch with eggs and bacon.
Recipe: Boxty Pancakes
Irish Stew with Lamb
St Patrick’s Day wouldn't be complete without an Irish stew. Try this quick lamb stew for a warming and delicious meal.
Recipe: Speedy Lamb Stew
Soda Bread Recipe
This traditional Irish bread is easy to make and will be ready in less than an hour!
Recipe: Soda Bread
Beef and Ale Pie Recipe
This authentic beef and ale pie makes a hearty lunch or dinner.
Recipe: Beef and ale pie
Corned Beef Hash
Wonderful as a weekend brunch recipe.
Recipe: Corned beef hash
Sausages with Colcannon Recipe
These sausages served with vitamin-rich colcannon are a tasty twist on tradtional bangers and mash
Recipe: Sausages with colcannon
Brown Sesame Soda Bread Recipe
This easy-to-bake bread is yeast-free and full of flavour.
Recipe: Brown sesame soda bread
Whisky Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe
A chocolatey treat, use Irish whiskey in this luscious pudding for a real St Patrick's Day celebration.
Recipe: Whisky bread and butter pudding
Colcannon Recipe
This creamy mashed potato dish is made with sautéed Savoy cabbage and is a wonderful accompaniment to any meal.
Recipe: Colcannon
Toasted Hazelnut Baileys Meringue Cake Recipe
This toasted meringue cake has a rich and flavourful filling made with Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur.
Recipe: Toasted hazelnut meringue cake
Irish Cream Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
Spoons at the ready to crack the crisp caramel on top of this baked cheesecake.
Recipe: Irish Cream Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
Whisky Refresher Recipe
Use Irish whiskey in this refreshing cocktail for a great St Patrick’s Day party drink.
Recipe: Whisky refresher
Olive Soda Bread
Making homemade bread needn’t be a hassle - this simple recipe takes less than an hour.
Recipe: Olive soda bread
Nutella and Baileys Cheesecake Brownies
These Nutella and Baileys brownies are so delicious you'll definitely want more than one.
Recipe: Nutella and Baileys cheesecake brownies
Guinness Beef Stew
Add a kick to this beef stew recipe by taking the cookery teams triple-tested advice and add a can of Guinness into the mix!
Recipe: Guinness beef stew
Beef and Guinness Pie
Slowly simmered beef cheeks become meltingly tender in this classic pie. Serve as mini pies or one large one.
Recipe: Beef and Guinness pie
Beef and Guinness Ragù
Easy to double up and freeze, this hearty ragù is just what’s needed on a chilly evening.
Recipe: Beef and Guinness Ragù
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