From the perfect Irish coffee to Guinness-flavoured bakes, 26 recipes for a grand St. Patrick's Day
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day on 17 March with these delicious Irish-inspired recipes.
We love to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style and go all out with plenty of Guinness, soda bread and rich, hearty pies! We have over 25 recipes to choose from - from a slow cooked Irish stew, creamy colcannon mash, Guinness chocolate cake (our favourite) and classic Guinness-baked ham, you'll never be stuck for choice. And just so you don't forget - St. Patrick's Day is on Tuesday 17 March this year.
There's plenty of recipes for baking, too, including indulgent Baileys cheesecake brownies, Guinness sticky toffee pudding and this irresistible Irish cream crème brûlée.
GH TIP: Our cookery team always keep a can or two of Guinness in their cupboards as a bit of a secret weapon for their cooking. The rich, malty flavour lends itself really well to the typical Irish stews and desserts below.
Guinness Sticky Toffee Pudding
We’ve given this classic a boozy twist, the perfect way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day!
Recipe: Guinness Sticky Toffee Pudding
Irish Coffee
A classic Irish coffee cocktail is a must-have on St Patrick's day and this recipe couldn't be simpler. Plus, there are helpful tips on how to perfect the cream layer on top.
Recipe: Irish Coffee
Beef and Guinness Pie
Slowly simmered beef cheeks become meltingly tender in this classic pie. Serve as mini pies or one large one.
Recipe: Beef and Guinness pie
Sweet Soda Bread
Ever find yourself with soured milk? Don't chuck it! We promise you this recipe makes great use of an otherwise discarded ingredient..
Recipe: Sweet Soda Bread
Slow Cooker Irish Stew
This gorgeous slow cooker lamb Irish stew is packed full of bacon, pearl barley and veggies. Serve with greens, and a pint of Guinness of course.
Recipe: Slow cooker Irish stew
Beef and Guinness Ragù
Easy to double up and freeze, this hearty ragù is just what’s needed on a chilly evening.
Recipe: Beef and Guinness Ragù
After Dinner Mint Brownies
As this sweet treat contains uncooked egg, make sure to use British Lion stamped ones. We’ve turned the popular after dinner mint into a gooey brownie.
Recipe: After Dinner Mint Brownies
Frosted Guinness Brownies
Guinness adds a wonderful deep flavour to this dark and delightful brownie recipe.
Recipe: Frosted Guinness Brownies
Boxty Pancakes
These Irish potato cakes are a tasty classic and particularly good for a hearty breakfast or brunch with eggs and bacon.
Recipe: Boxty Pancakes
Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes
Stout brings a depth of flavour to these cakes, as well as keeping them beautifully light and moist
Recipe: Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes
Creamy Guinness Mussels
We've used Guinness as the base of the sauce in this delicious dish
Recipe: Creamy Guinness Mussels
Guinness-baked ham
This delicious baked ham is well worth the time and effort.
Recipe: Guinness-baked ham
Irish Stew with Lamb
St Patrick’s Day wouldn't be complete without an Irish stew. Try this quick lamb stew for a warming and delicious meal.
Recipe: Speedy Lamb Stew
Soda Bread Recipe
This traditional Irish bread is easy to make and will be ready in less than an hour!
Recipe: Soda Bread
Beef and Ale Pie Recipe
This authentic beef and ale pie makes a hearty lunch or dinner.
Recipe: Beef and ale pie
Sausages with Colcannon Recipe
These sausages served with vitamin-rich colcannon are a tasty twist on tradtional bangers and mash
Recipe: Sausages with colcannon
Brown Sesame Soda Bread Recipe
This easy-to-bake bread is yeast-free and full of flavour.
Recipe: Brown sesame soda bread
Irish Cream Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
Spoons at the ready to crack the crisp caramel on top of this baked cheesecake.
Whisky Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe
A chocolatey treat, use Irish whiskey in this luscious pudding for a real St Patrick's Day celebration.
Recipe: Whisky bread and butter pudding
The GH Kitchen Team are Good Housekeeping’s resident recipe developers and all-round food obsessives. GH Kitchen Director Sarah Akhurst is our resident hosting pro and loves nothing more than putting on a foodie feast for friends. Our GH Kitchen Manager Linzi Pucino is our very own Italian food expert (originally hailing from the North East of Scotland!) and can be found working her way through midweek recipes that cover all bases, from haggis to ragu! Our Kitchen Editor Nadine Brown loves digging into the stories behind her favourite foods and enjoys applying her eclectic tastes to more modern, flavour-forward recipes - just don't give her too much chilli! Our Junior Food Content Produce Frankie Prichard combines a love of beautiful presentation and flavour-led, seasonal cooking in her recipe development, along with a passion for bringing people together through food. With a wealth of professional kitchen experience between them, they’re dedicated to ensuring every Good Housekeeping recipe is the best it can be, so you can trust they’ll work every single time
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