Looking for some St Patrick’s Day recipes the whole family can enjoy? From Mint Thins to Chocolate Guinness Cake, here are 4 sumptuous St Patrick’s Day recipes sure to have you “wearing the green”!
These recipes are all easy to make, so get the kids involved in the kitchen — they’ll pick up new skills while you cook together.
4 Sumptuous St Patrick’s Day Recipes
#1. Mint Thins
These Mint Chocolate Thins for St Patrick’s Day are wonderfully simple to make, and the end result has a flavour and texture that’s reminiscent of an “After Eight.”
The filling is light and fluffy, though it is high in sugar, so these are best enjoyed in moderation — and it’s worth keeping an eye on younger kids while you make them together.
#2. Chocolate Guinness Cake
This Chocolate Guinness Cake from Nigella Lawson is the perfect festive treat.
Nigella likes to ice the top of the cake so that it resembles the famously frothy head on a pint of stout, but she notes it tastes just as good left uniced and plain.
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#3. Beef & Guinness Stew
This Beef and Guinness Stew recipe makes a warming, one-pot meal for a family St Patrick’s Day dinner.
To turn it into a true one-pot meal, add some baby potatoes straight into the stew along with the beef stock, Guinness and herbs, instead of serving it with champ on the side. Don’t skip tossing the beef in flour first — this is what helps give the sauce its rich, thick consistency later on.
Like most stews, this one actually improves in flavour after a day, so any leftovers are well worth keeping.
#4. Corned Beef & Cabbage
Cooking with corned beef isn’t as common as it once was, but if you’re after a traditional Irish recipe for St Patrick’s Day, this Corned Beef & Cabbage recipe makes a perfect St Patrick’s Day dinner.
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FAQs: St Patrick’s Day Recipes
Can I make Mint Thins ahead of time?
Yes — they store well in an airtight container, so you can make them a day or two before St Patrick’s Day and simply keep them somewhere cool until you’re ready to serve.
Does the Chocolate Guinness Cake taste strongly of beer?
No, the Guinness adds a rich, malty depth to the chocolate flavour rather than a strong beer taste, so it works well even for those who aren’t Guinness fans.
Can I prepare the Beef & Guinness Stew in advance?
Yes, and it’s actually recommended — the flavour develops and improves if you make it a day ahead and reheat it gently before serving.
Is Corned Beef & Cabbage a traditional Irish St Patrick’s Day dish?
It’s strongly associated with St Patrick’s Day celebrations, particularly among the Irish diaspora, and remains a popular festive choice even though corned beef is less commonly cooked at home these days.
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