Our readers create St. Patrick’s Day recipes every year! These include Irish food ideas like soda bread and cabbage, as well as festive green treats.
Our readers come back year after year for our St. Patrick’s Day recipes. These range from Irish classics like cabbage and soda bread to green options. Think vibrant green sauces, side dishes, desserts, and more!
It also includes some of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day food ideas—A bright green snack that I always make in soups and my favorite dessert. If you’re looking for fun and festive recipes for the holidays, you’ll find some ideas you’ll love here!
cabbage soup
I make this hearty cabbage soup every year for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s not just me. This was the most cooked recipe on March 17th last year! L&L reader Jodi wrote: “I made this soup for St. Patrick’s Day. My husband ate two bowls and loved it!”
Irish Soda Bread
Even a novice baker can make this traditional Irish quick bread! Baking soda is the key ingredient that makes baking soda rise. No yeast required. I like to add dried raisins to my bread for added sweetness. L&L reader Lynn wrote: “I made this bread today and it’s delicious! I added Irish butter and jam so it’s so delicious!” ☘️“
Cabbage Steak
No St. Patrick’s Day menu is complete without cabbage! These Grilled Cabbage Steaks are served in a mouth-watering way. It has a soft, caramelized center and a crinkled ring of crisp, brown leaves around the edges. Serve as a side dish or make it the main event topped with feta cheese, pickled onions, bulgur and tahini sauce.
Stir-fried Cabbage
A little apple cider vinegar adds a natural sweetness to sautéed cabbage. It’s ready in under 15 minutes, making it a quick and easy addition to your holiday menu.
creamed spinach
What better way to add some green to your St. Patrick’s Day table? greens? In this crowd-favorite side dish, a rich, cheesy creamy sauce surrounds tender leaves of fresh spinach. Susan wrote: “Love, love, love! Now my family wants this at least once a week!”
Broccoli Pesto
It’s not yet basil pesto season, but this broccoli pesto is a great March substitute. Made with blanched broccoli, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and lemon, it has a bright, nutty, green color. Toss with pasta and top with a green salad for a green holiday dinner.
green goddess dressing
Need an appetizer for your St. Patrick’s Day table? The refreshing green dressing is perfect! Romani wrote. “This is truly divine. This is the first time it has been made and my taste buds could not be happier!” Served with crackers and vegetables for dipping.
Matcha Cookies
Besides making cabbage soup, baking some sort of green dessert is my favorite St. Patrick’s Day tradition. These cookies get their vibrant color from matcha, while also adding a lovely earthy flavor. It’s delicious to eat on its own, but if you dip it in white chocolate, it becomes a snack you can eat at a bakery.
