There is just something so homey about a good ol’ Irish dinner. Most often than not they are simple meat and potatoes hearty meals that are packed with flavor and love. Add some sweet treats to the mix and you have yourself a party or just a festive Saint Patrick’s Day Meals the whole family will love!
When I was younger St Patrick’s day was about the pub crawl and whoever started seeing green little men first lost. Nowadays it is about the food and doing crafts with my kids.
One thing we like to do is incorporate fun lessons into holidays. How did the holiday start and what is the importance of it? I believe as moms it is our job to expose our kids to many different cultures and ways of life so that they can learn to appreciate everyone’s differences and understand that we all have something special to bring to the table and share with the world.
Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day
St Patrick is a real person, but he is not Irish he is British. He ended up in Ireland when he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. He escaped slavery after several years and went back to Britain. However, something told him to go back to Ireland as a missionary and spread the word of God.
After he passed away, he was named the patron saint of Ireland for bringing Christianity to the preciously pagan region.
Over the years, once the Irish started migrating to the United States, they started gaining major political popularity in big cities and the parades and festivities just grow. More and more people caught on and participated in the celebration.
Now we have a fun day of Irish green called St Patrick’s Day with plenty of food and drinks.
Instant Pot Irish Stew
“Instant Pot Irish Stew is the real deal, a classic rich stew made with lamb, potatoes, root veggies, cabbage, and, of course, a good dose of Guinness. Only instead of simmering long hours on the stove, this stew cooks in just 30 minutes!”
Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes) with Bacon
“Colcannon is the perfect comfort food recipe for St. Patrick’s Day. You’ll love these classic Irish mashed potatoes with cabbage (or kale) and the addition of crispy bacon!”
Corned Beef Dinner
"A one-pot meal of corned beef brisket, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.”
Slow Cooker Keto Corned Beef Cabbage
“Slow Cooker Keto Corned Beef Cabbage is the low carb and paleo-friendly version of the traditional Irish dish but I made it in the slow cooker and used a healthier, preservative-free, nitrate free, uncured brand of corned beef.”
Vegan Irish Vegetable Stew - Thyme & Love
“Hearty and comforting VeganIrish Vegetable Stew is healthy, nutritious and full of veggie goodness. Root vegetables are the highlight of this stew while brown rice adds texture and bulkiness.”
Irish Lamb Stew
“Irish lamb stew is a filling peasant Irish dish, made with very simple and cheap ingredients… This easy lamb stew recipe takes about an hour to prepare.”
Reuben Dip
“Reuben Dip: A creamy cheesy dip that tastes just like a Reuben sandwich. If you like the sandwich you’ll love the dip!”
Irish Soda Bread
“Funny name perhaps but it’s super tasty and easy to make. And that can only mean one thing, it’s a win-win situation for everyone! In less than an hour, your kitchen will smell like a bakery and what’seven better is that you will have fresh bread for dinner. Come on, it doesn’t get much better than that!”
Tomato-less Stuffed Cabbage with Cashew Cream {Paleo, AIP}
“This tomato-less stuffed cabbage with cashew cream is great for St. Patrick’s Day or any day of the year. It's dairy-free, rice-free, and nightshade-free so it’s a great AIP Paleo or healthy meal.”
Green Ombre St. Patrick's Day Pancakes with Fruit Salsa
“St. Patrick’s Day is coming up in a few weeks and I like to do something fun with food for the holiday. Last year I made these super fun Fruit Rainbow Angel Food Cake and Mini Irish Flag Fruit Skewer that the kids loved.”
Cheese Beer Bread - Easy No Yeast Bread Recipe
“This cheesy beer bread can be made as a large loaf or several mini loaves.”
Creamy Vegan Colcannon Soup
“This Vegan Colcannon Soup is a twist on the Irish classic. This creamy soup is filled with potatoes and kale and is perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration or anytime you need an easy-to-make warming meal. This Colcannon Soup recipe is both kid and meat-eater-approved!”
Nutty Irishman Frosted Brownies
“Make these Nutty Irishman frosted brownies this St. Patrick’s day! The Bailey’s and hazelnut liqueur in the frosting tastes so good with the chocolate!”
Irish Chocolate Cake with Baileys Buttercream Frosting
“This Irish chocolate cake with Baileys buttercream frosting is both decadent and addictive with layers of moist chocolate cake adorned with Baileys buttercream frosting.”
St. Patty's Day "Pot of Gold" Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
“What’s Inside: St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Cups shaped like mini“pots of gold” — a fun and delicious recipe to make with kids!”
Thank you to all the bloggers who submitted recipes and participated in the Festive Saint Patrick’s Day Meals and Treats round-up and a special thank you for letting me use their photos to make this round-up that much yummier!!
Enjoy and be safe. If you are going to be drinking make sure you never end up under the table and you call an Uber!
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