An Irish inspired recipe round-up for any day of the year, including St. Patrick’s day. From very traditional dishes to more creative approaches to Irish food.
Traditional Irish Recipes
Guinness Irish Stew
Tender lamb or beef and vegetables braised in roasty stout with a gamut of delicious flavors going on. Fit for St. Patrick himself.
Champ
Original to Northern Ireland, these Irish mashed potatoes are famous for their creaminess and the fresh taste of green onions folded in. Usually served with a knob of butter. Very popular around Halloween. Recipe here.
Buttered Cabbage
Delicious Savoy cabbage flash braised in good Irish butter. Simple and with loads of flavor – a classic Irish side dish. Psst… this is how you would prepare cabbage to fold into mashed potatoes so you can make Colcannon. Recipe here.
Irish Whiskey Salmon
Baked salmon fillet glazed with authentic Irish whiskey caramel sauce and served with your choice of traditional Irish side(s) – leeks, peas, spinach, asparagus, cauliflower or artichokes. After all, it was St. Patrick who blessed salmon with its ability to jump high. Recipe here.
Guinness Brown Bread
A decadent loaf with roasty, nutty notes and great texture. Easy, fast work and great to include with cheese trays or simply to enjoy with a generous slathering of Irish butter. Recipe here.
Irish Oatcakes
Don’t let the name mislead you. Even though called ‘cakes’ these delicious crackers are savory and enjoyed as a snack. Recipe here.
Irish Cheese Board
The perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day parties. Cashel blue, Irish cheddar, Cahill’s Farm Porter and Dublin cheeses accompanied by dried apricots, oatcakes and brown bread. More tips here.
Beef in Guinness with Onions
Succulent beef braised in delicious Guinness stout based liquid. Serve with Irish brown bread or champ. Recipe here.
Shepherd’s Pie with Lamb and Guinness
The traditional way to make Shepherd’s pie dish is with minced beef, but ground lamb is often used as an alternative for delicious results.
Slow Roast Leg of Lamb
A slowly cooked leg of lamb is an iconic to the menu’s of Irish feasts, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. Recipe here.
Dublin Coddle
Bacon, bangers, onions and potatoes slowly cooked for hours.
Traditional Irish Potato Boxty
Irish pancakes made with grated potatoes. Perfect to enjoy any time of day, with or without a stout.
Irish Inspired Recipes – Creative Spins
Corned Beef, Horseradish Slaw and Dubliner Cheese Panini
An enticing way to use up any corned beef leftovers. This sandwich is bursting with flavor. And cheese:)
Irish Colcannon Soup
Inspired by the ingredients in traditional Calcannon, this soup is comforting, yet unusually light.
Stout and Irish Cheddar Meatloaf
Our meatloaf oozes delicious juices while you slice it. Made with a combination of beef and pork and a bit of oats for added texture and sweetness.
Beer Braised Beef and Vegetable Pot Pie
This classy pot pie begs to be eaten straight out of the skillet and accompanied by copious amounts of Irish stout.
Irish Desserts & Cocktails
Irish Coffee Chocolate Cake Roll
Festive in appearance, delectable in flavor. There is Irish whiskey in both the filling and the frosting of this beautiful cake roll. Shamrock sprinkles optional, but really, would you want to leave them out?
Irish Porter Cake
A traditional Irish cake made with dried fruit simmered in stout. Dark, rich flavors await those who make it. A shot of Irish whiskey to ‘feed the cake’ is absolutely valid.
Irish Chocolate Stout Cake
Rich, moist and surprisingly light in texture this cake is made with chocolate stout.
Irish Stout Ice Cream Float with Bailey’s
Remember to place the ice cream in the glass first and then add the Irish stout and Bailey’s. Less of a mess. Although some mess is encouraged.
Half and Half
This is how the Irish refer to Black & Tan beer. Find out why.
Irish Slammer aka Irish Car Bomb
One of the most delicious shots you can mix – all Irish booze.
Black Velvet
Sparkling wine and Guinness make a memorable duet that coats the tongue with a succession of contrasting flavors – pleasant sour notes and rich chocolate.
Leanne says
I need to remember this round up for next year’s Paddy’s Day celebrations. So many delicious recipe choices. I hope you were still able to celebrate at home this year!
Meg | Meg is Well says
Oh man, so many delicious recipes! I don’t care that St. Patrick’s Day is over, gimme all the food!
CraftBeering says
Right? Such good year round food:) So feel like going to Ireland for a month long vacation. I’ll keep praying. Thank you, Meg!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
How did I miss this post?? Thank you for including us in this incredibly tasty roundup! Starting and finishing a meal with recipes from it would be an amazing experience!
CraftBeering says
We totally cherish your chocolate stout cake recipe! Such a moist cake is not to miss:)
Marvellina | What To Cook Today says
What a great mouthwatering compilation of Irish-inspired food !!! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!
CraftBeering says
Thank you, Marvellina:)
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Such a delicious round up for St. Patrick’s Day or any day! I’m seriously getting hungry just scrolling down the screen!! Figures, lol. Thanks so much for including my Shepherd’s Pie! Have an awesome weekend, you guys 🙂
CraftBeering says
Shepherd’s pie is such a favorite of ours:) Thank you, Dawn!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
What a great round-up! I want to eat them all 🙂 Irish food is always a winner with me. Pure comfort. Thanks for including my soup and pie!
CraftBeering says
We love all your Irish inspired recipes!
Mary says
I’ve been enjoying all of your Irish Inspired recipes and now they are all in one spot! Yippie!!!! I’m dying to try your Irish Soda Bread with orange butter. The crispy mash potatoes on your shepherd’s pie looks like heaven. Hello Lamb Stew, I think I love you. I’m crazy for potatoes soooo Irish Potato Boxty gets 3 thumbs up from me.
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
Thank you for including me in this post! I’m honored! And I’m hungry. Like Annie said, I just wish I could fit them all in on St. Patrick’s Day itself!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Holy Moly, this post makes me happy! Too bad we can’t fit them all in on just one day! We may have to make a week out of St. Patty’s Day inspired meals! Thank you for including my panini, my friend! Delicious round up!
CraftBeering says
Love your way of using up corned beef, Annie!