New England boasts one of the largest populations of Irish-American heritages in the United States. As a result, many of the foods Americans think of as central to St. Patrick’s Day are dishes more customary to New England than Ireland itself. Corned beef and cabbage, for instance, which later became a staple of Irish-American culture, was at first favored by Irish immigrants due to its low cost. But whether it’s this traditional boiled dinner you’re craving, or something more adventurous like Guinness Pie, Yankee has the St. Patrick’s Day recipes to make your next holiday gathering memorable.
Aunt Val’s Corned Beef Dinner Photo Credit : Michael Piazza
Traditional French toast gets an Irish breakfast boost thanks to cinnamon raisin bread and a batter flavored with Irish Cream Liqueur and grated nutmeg.
Hot Cross Buns
The secret to good Irish Soda Bread is not to overwork the dough. Studded with raisins and caraway seeds, this traditional Irish fare needs just a bit of butter.
In this classic Irish colcannon recipe, kale, scallions, and fresh herbs are mixed into buttery mashed potatoes. We think it’s Irish comfort food at its best.
St. Patrick’s Day English Muffin Pizzas Photo Credit : Aimee Seavey
How can something so simple be so festive? That favorite standby, the English Muffin Pizza, turns Irish with the addition of green pepper shamrocks. Kids are especially fond of this St. Patrick’s Day treat.
A simple biscuit made from fresh or leftover mashed potatoes.
Which St. Patrick’s Day recipes are your favorites?
This post was first published in 2011 and has been updated.
