St. Patrick’s Day recipes: Classic favorites and creative twists

Corned Beef Gravy

by Amanda Michelle from Hebron, KY

This creamy gravy is filled with corned beef in every bite. It’s a great twist on gravy to go over toast or biscuits. Easy to make, this can be prepared in a snap. Serve for breakfast or dinner. We poured it over homemade biscuits, and it was fantastic. This budget-friendly recipe has a St. Patrick’s Day feel to it. Click here for the recipe.

Sweet and Spicy Corned Beef Sandwiches

by Susan Magness from Cleburne, TX

Take corned beef to the next level this St. Patrick’s Day with these sweet and spicy corned beef sandwiches. The corned beef is tender and juicy. On top is a sticky and tasty brown sugar glaze. The spices seep into the corned beef and enhance its flavor. We thinly sliced the corned beef and piled it on a Kaiser bun. With a nice balance of sweet and savory, these sandwiches are filling and satisfying. Here’s the recipe.

Beef in Guinness (Stout Beer)

by Michelle Sebastian from Washington, DC

The beef in this stew recipe is cooked to tender perfection. There’s robust flavor from the Guinness beer. Chunks of carrots and onions add a pop of sweetness and texture. A delicious St. Patrick’s Day meal but simple enough you can make it all winter long. This is an exceptionally tasty way to cook beef and ensure it comes out tender. Get the recipe here.

Irish Soda Bread

by Christine Reardon from Setauket, NY

Many families have their recipe for Irish soda bread and Christine’s soda bread is fantastic. It’s more tender than most loaves of soda bread with a subtle sweetness accented by caraway seeds and raisins. Besides being baked in a loaf pan (and not shaped round), this Irish soda bread is more cake-like than bread-like. Serve warm with a smear of butter alongside beef stew or corned beef. Or, enjoy with a cup of tea for an afternoon St. Patrick’s Day snack. Click here for the recipe.

Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

by Suzan Powers from San Jose, CA

A fantastic way to prepare a St. Patrick’s Day favorite. The main attraction – the corned beef – is tender and juicy. It slices like butter. The carrots and potatoes are perfectly tender, as well. Adding cabbage to the slow cooker at the end of cooking keeps it from getting mushy. Pouring the broth over the veggies and sliced corned beef keeps everything warm. Here’s the recipe.

Guinness Brownies

by Kim Cook from Victoria, B.C.

Stout beer is known to make chocolate brownies have a richer flavor, and it definitely does in this Guinness brownie recipe. They have a rich, dark chocolate flavor with a smooth and fudgy texture. These homemade brownies would make a great St. Patrick’s Day dessert. Get the recipe here.

Baileys Irish Cream Fudge

by Heather M. Baker from Grove City, PA

This chocolate fudge recipe is not for the wee leprechauns. But, the older leprechauns are sure to enjoy this recipe! The alcohol-infused fudge is easy to prepare and turns out smooth and super creamy. Click here for the recipe.

Authentic Irish Coffee

by Carolyn Haas from Whitewater, WI

Yum! We absolutely loved this authentic Irish coffee. It’s a strong cup of coffee slightly sweetened with sugar and just a bit of Irish whiskey. The best part is the frothed cream on top. As you drink the hot coffee through the cream, it magically mixes together. It will warm you up on a cold winter day. This is definitely an adult-only coffee. Here’s the recipe.

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