47 St. Patrick's Day Recipes You'll Want to Make Year-Round

If you’re a fan of hearty fare like potatoes and stew then you probably look forward to March 17th as much as we do. Sure, it's fun to participate in the American version of the holiday by starting your meal with green appetizers or treating yourself to a festive St. Patrick’s Day dessert, but the best part of this day is digging into a plate piled high with dishes that celebrate Irish cuisine. For some of us, that means cooking up inspired classics like corned beef and cabbage or shepherd’s pie. For others, it’s all about sticking to tradition and making colcannon or boxty. However you choose to pay tribute to the food and cooking of the Emerald Isle, we’re sure these recipes will come in handy. We’ve rounded up everything from cute, shamrock-shaped scones to Irish coddle — and we’re sure you’re going to love each and every recipe. A must-make no matter how you celebrate? This flavor-packed, slow-cooked brisket. It’s unbelievably tender and delicious. Hearty root vegetables, cabbage and herb butter fill up the rest of the plate, for a mouthwatering take on St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage.

Like many traditional dishes, the recipe for Irish coddle (also known as Dublin coddle) varies widely from family to family. Born in 1700s inner-city Dublin tenements, it’s a grab-what-you-have kind of stew that simmers low and slow to peak deliciousness. The building blocks of the dish (bacon, sausage, onions, potatoes and plenty of parsley and black pepper) add up to more than the sum of their parts, creating a dark, flavorful broth and an incredibly warm bowl of nourishment. Serving with slices of soda bread is a must and adding a splash of Ireland’s favorite beer, while optional, is very highly recommended!