Our readers make these St. Patrick's Day recipes every year! They include Irish food ideas like soda bread and cabbage, plus festive green treats.
Our readers come back to these St. Patrick’s Day recipes year after year. They range from Irish classics like cabbage and soda bread to any and all things green. Think vibrant green sauces, side dishes, desserts, and more!
They include my favorite St. Patrick’s Day food ideas too—the soup I always make, plus the bright green treat I love for dessert. If you’re looking for fun, festive recipes for the holiday, you’re sure to find some ideas here 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 17! 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 beginning bakers can pull off this traditional Irish quick bread! Baking soda is the key ingredient that makes it rise—no yeast required. I like to add dried currants to my loaf for pops of sweetness. L&L reader Lynn wrote, “Made this bread today and it is delicious! Added some Irish butter and jam—so yummy! ☘️“
Cabbage Steaks
No St. Patrick’s Day menu is complete without cabbage! These roasted cabbage steaks are a mouthwatering way to serve it. They’re tender and caramelized in the middle, with a ruffly ring of crisp, browned 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.
Sautéed Cabbage
A little apple cider vinegar brings out the natural sweetness in this sautéed cabbage. Ready in 15 minutes, it would be 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 quite the season for basil pesto 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.
Green Goddess Dressing
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 for the first time and my tastebuds could not be any happier!” Serve with crackers and veggies for dipping.
Matcha Cookies
Aside from making cabbage soup, baking up some kind of green dessert is my favorite St. Patrick’s Day tradition. These cookies get their vibrant color from matcha tea, and it adds lovely earthy flavor too. They’re delicious plain, but dipping them in white chocolate makes them a bakery-worthy treat.
More St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas
Looking for more food ideas for the holiday? Add a side of mashed potatoes or roasted carrots to your dinner menu, or start your day with an emerald kale smoothie!
See our 21 Best Cabbage Recipes for even more festive ideas.
