St. Patricks Day Recipes {That Aren't Green!}

St. Patrick’s Day food isn’t just about shamrock shakes and green frosting! From hearty Irish classics to cozy comfort dishes and whiskey-spiked desserts, these recipes take your St. Paddy’s Day menu beyond the gimmicky green stuff.

Sliced corned beef on a platter with carrots and cabbage

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Build a better St. Patrick’s Day menu this year!

cookbook author erin clarke of well plated

When I was a kid, St. Patrick’s Day felt synonymous with one thing: green food dye.

Green pancakes.
Green bagels.
Very green beverages.

And while I will never turn down a festive sprinkle moment, Irish-inspired cooking has so much more to offer than a few drops of coloring.

Irish food is hearty, rustic, and comforting. (And yes, sometimes a little boozy.)

Below are some of my favorite Well Plated recipes to build a St. Patrick’s Day menu that goes beyond green food coloring.

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes to Make This Year

You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the blog post below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.

Irish Soda Bread

No yeast. No rising time. Just a tender, slightly sweet quick bread with a golden crust and rustic crumb. This Irish Soda Bread is perfect slathered with butter and served alongside dinner, or enjoyed warm with coffee the next morning.

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Corned Beef and Cabbage

The ultimate St. Patrick’s Day classic. This Corned Beef and Cabbage is tender and packed with flavor. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and surprisingly easy to pull together.

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Paleo Colcannon. A healthy low carb version of traditional Irish colcannon that uses mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes. The green kale and onions make it a perfect recipe for St. Patrick’s Day! {vegan, gluten free} Recipe at wellplated.com | @wellplated

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Colcannon

A lighter twist on traditional colcannon, this Mashed Cauliflower Colcannon keeps the creamy texture while adding extra veggies. It’s buttery, comforting, and the perfect partner to corned beef.

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Guinness Brownies

Rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey, these Guinness Brownies have subtle stout flavor that enhances the cocoa without overpowering it. They’re decadent in the best way.

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Corned Beef

If you want deeply savory, melt-in-your-mouth results, this Corned Beef Brisket delivers. Slow-cooked until perfectly tender, it’s a showstopper centerpiece for your holiday table.

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Chocolate, booze and sprinkles! A decadent, rich flourless chocolate cake with WHISKEY. Includes FREE PRINTABLE to make the cute sprinkle shamrock on top. A must make St. Patrick's Day dessert! Easy, gluten free, and so delicious. @wellplated

Chocolate Whiskey Cake

Moist, chocolatey, and kissed with whiskey warmth, this Chocolate Whiskey Cake feels celebratory without being over-the-top. It’s the kind of dessert that earns recipe requests.

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Whiskey Smash

Bright lemon, fresh mint, and a splash of whiskey make this Whiskey Smash refreshing and festive. It’s simple, balanced, and ideal for toasting the holiday.

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