Our readers make these St. Patrick’s Day recipes every year! These include Irish food ideas like soda bread and cabbage, along with green festive treats.
Our readers return to these St. Patrick’s Day recipes year after year. They range from Irish classics like cabbage and soda bread to anything green. Think vibrant green sauces, side dishes, desserts, and more!
These include my favorite St. Patrick’s Day food ideas as well—the soup I always make, along with the bright green treat I love for dessert. If you’re looking for fun and festive recipes for the holidays, there are sure to be some ideas here that you’ll love!
Cabbage Soup
I make this hearty cabbage soup on St. Patrick’s Day every year. I’m not the only one—last year, it was our most cooked recipe on March 17th! L&L reader Jodi wrote, “I made this soup for St. Patrick’s Day…my husband ate two bowls of it and loved it!”
Irish Soda Bread
Even beginner bakers can pick up this traditional Irish quick bread! Baking soda is the main ingredient that makes it rise—no yeast needed. I like to add dried currants to my loaf for pops of sweetness. L&L reader Lynn wrote, “I made this bread today and it’s delicious! Add some Irish butter and jam—so yummy! ☘️“
Cabbage Steaks
No St. Patrick’s Day menu is complete without cabbage! These grilled cabbage steaks are a mouth-watering treat. They are tender and caramelized in the middle, with a ruffly ring of crispy, brown leaves around the edges. Serve them as a side dish, or make them the main event by topping them with feta, pickled onions, bulgur, and drizzles of tahini sauce.
Shredded Cabbage
A little apple cider vinegar brings out the natural sweetness in this sauteed cabbage. Ready in 15 minutes, it’s a quick and easy addition to your holiday menu.
Creamed Spinach
What better way to add green to your St. Patrick’s Day table than with, well, greens? In this crowd-pleasing side dish, a rich, cheesy cream sauce surrounds silky leaves of fresh spinach. Susan wrote, “Love, love, LOVE! Now my family wants this at least once a week!”
Broccoli Pesto
It’s not basil pesto season yet, but this broccoli pesto is a great March substitute. Made with blanched broccoli, parsley, Parmesan, and lemon, it’s bright, nutty, and oh-so-green. Toss it with pasta and serve with a green salad for a green-on-green holiday dinner.
Dress of the Green Goddess
Need an appetizer for your St. Patrick’s Day table? This refreshing green dressing would be perfect! Romany wrote, “This is absolutely divine—just made it for the first time and my taste buds couldn’t be happier!” Serve with crackers and vegetables for dipping.
Matcha cookies
Aside from 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 tea, and they also add a nice earthy flavor. They are simply delicious, but dipping them in white chocolate makes them a treat worthy of the bakery.