Irish Recipes (No Green Dye or Kids’ Cereal)
Irish recipes are classic, comforting, and delicious! They are not made with green dye, children’s cereal or four leafed clovers, so get some real Irish recipes right here!
Irish recipes are in high demand near St Patrick’s Day, but why limit such marvelous recipes to one day of the year?!
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In the US, we sometimes have a distorted view of other countries’ cuisines. I know this because I lived in Scotland and grew up in an Italian household. The recipes that pass as “Italian” are really difficult for me to see, at times. Given that I am Scottish, I feel I need to give a little shoulder hug to the Irish when it comes to American sharing of “Irish” recipes.
I can give that support by telling you a few facts, and sharing some real Irish recipes. I’m not saying that you should only make or eat authentic Irish food on St Patrick’s Day, just don’t think and believe that a little leprechaun characters’ cereal is actually something Irish. That’s General Mills marketing at its best, unfortunately.
St Patrick’s Day Facts
- It’s not St. Patty’s Day, but St. Paddy’s Day. If you don’t want to offend the Irish, then never say PATTY!
- Corned beef and cabbage isn’t eaten for St Patrick’s Day in Ireland; in fact, corned beef isn’t even Irish.
- St. Patrick was a Roman born in Scotland, kind of like me!
- Green beer is an American creation for St. Patrick’s Day, along with dying food green.
- Shamrocks have 3 leaves, and the symbol relates to the holy trinity from St. Patrick bringing Christianity to Ireland.
So given these facts, enjoy these mostly Irish recipes all year long! Trust me, there is no cereal or green dye in sight. I can’t promise the chocolate Guinness cake recipe or whiskey cake is from Ireland, but the Guinness and Jameson’s whiskey are!
Irish Recipes
Irish Breakfast
Fry these up with your eggs and bacon in the morning, for a classic Irish potato creation.
You won’t believe how incredibly delicious soda scones are, especially since they’re so simple to make! Perfect with your Irish breakfast and cup of tea! Here’s a hand painted Belleek china creamer.
Lunch
This old Irish rarebit recipe creates a delicious lunch idea that everyone will enjoy! It’s a glorified “cheese on toast” recipe; what’s not to like?
The following can be eaten as a lunch or dinner meal, as desired.
Irish Dinner Recipes
Irish Boxty (also served for breakfast)
Boxty are one of the best potato pancakes you’ll ever have. Made with mashed potatoes and raw potatoes, they’re truly unique and can be served with many delicious fillings! If you like the mug, there’s an even more beautiful set of himself and herself Belleek mugs which are made in Ireland.
Made with lamb, and topped with soft and fluffy mashed potatoes, this is definitely an authentic Irish dish.
One of the easiest Irish meal you can make! If you buy Irish bangers, dinner will be on the table as quick as you can make mashed potatoes. Speedy tip for the delicious gravy, too! I made this in individual 6.5″ cast iron skillets for a lovely presentation which keeps the food super hot, as well.
Meat lovers will be delighted in this stew recipe featuring Guinness!
Similar to shepherd’s pie, but made with beef, cottage pie is well-loved around the world. Comforting and delicious, it’s super easy to make, too!
Irish Dessert Recipes
This cake is so deep, dark and decadent, and is perfectly complemented with the sweet cream cheese icing, it may just become your favorite cake! No one says you can’t serve it with a glass of Guinness to match!
Triple whiskey flavor is the highlight of this cake! Even non-whiskey fans will want seconds!
Guinness Stout Chocolate Pudding Cakes
Moist and decadent little cakes are served with a caramel sauce; just add cream!
If you just want something green make it naturally colored with this spinach or moss cake recipe!
And last but not least…
These Irish desserts call for an Irish coffee! Enjoy this recipe from an Irish pub in Dublin! Aren’t these Irish coffee mugs beautiful!?
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The tea towels are adorable 💗
I am salivating as I read through these recipes.
Spinach is one of my favorites and the cake looks lovely- Almost guilt free!
Might have to give it a go later.
Thank You!
It’s really unique, and a fun one for St Patrick’s Day, Gloria :)
Yummmmmmm!! Thank you for all your delicious recipes. Yes, Irish tea towels would be funI
A fabulous selection of Irish recipes. Last year I made the whisky cake wow, that was delicious and a great hit with my guests, thank you and oh those irish tea towels would be lovely!
Yay! Good luck, Catherine!
Hi Christina! I love the tea towels! I just finished baking 4 soda breads to share and I plan to try the cottage pie and guinness chocolate cake…I was in Ireland for a few weeks this past September, my husband’s dad was from outside Killarney and I’ve been to that lively green country several times…. Of course we concluded the trip with the cousins in Killarney… what a great time!
How lovely, Joan! Good luck!
Guinness Beef Stew is a huge favorite with my family. Not only do I make it on St. Patrick’s Day, but during the winter as well, because it is so warming & delicious. For dessert, a Guinness Chocolate Bundt cake drizzled with chocolate ganache over the top is another family favorite. I always have Guinness Stout in my refrigerate! I have never made a Whiskey cake; it looks incredibly delicious. Thankfully I have Irish whiskey in my cupboard, so I’ll be opening that up to make this beautiful cake! Thank you sharing all these wonderful recipes.
You’ll have to try the whiskey cake then, Francine! Sounds like you’re ready to celebrate!
I was so into the recipes I totally forgot the Irish tea towels in earlier comments! What a bonus to line my basket if Irish Scones or wipe up the mess from my Irish coffee or Guinness chocolate cake!
Haha! You’re in Barbara!