March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, and while it's typically a holiday spent with lots of green beer, there are several Irish-inspired foods out there to enjoy on the festive day. From corned beef and cabbage to Irish soda bread, there are so many delicious options to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
While some people take the easy and fun way out and just dye foods green, Food Network has come up with several recipes - from classics to mashups and everything in between - that are the perfect ways to celebrate for every meal of the day.
Here are 10 of the network's best Irish-inspired recipes to enjoy this St. Patrick's Day...
1. Corned Beef and Cabbage
This meal is the biggest St. Patty's Day tradition and no celebration should be without it. Food Network recommends slow-cooking it for a few hours in a Dutch oven to make sure it's as tender as possible. Click HERE for recipe.
2. Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd's pie is another Irish classic. While there are a few ways to make it, this specific recipe calls for the usual fixings, like ground beef and potatoes, and then chef Melissa d'Arabian's secret ingredient: dark beer. For a vegetarian version, click HERE.
3. Irish Soda Bread
This classic will really get you in the spirit, and popular Food Network chef Ina Garten has come up with this easy-to-make recipe with the perfect amount of sweetness.
4. Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup
With the weather in March being so unpredictable, there's a chance it could still be freezing in certain areas on St. Patrick's Day, making this delicious soup the perfect cold-weather food to serve your family or party guests. This soup is also perfect for the day after the holiday as it works best with leftover corned beef - if you have any left, that is. Click HERE for recipe.
5. Guinness and Onion Soup with Irish Cheddar Croutons
Guinness is the ultimate Irish beer and what makes this take on French onion soup perfect for celebrating. Top the broth off with a gooey Irish cheddar crouton for the perfect topping. Click HERE for recipe.
6. Corned Beef and Cabbage Pizza
This might be the most unusual way to serve corned beef and cabbage, but probably the tastiest. As if the corned beef, cabbage and potatoes aren't enough to make this pizza stand out from the rest, it's then topped with three different cheeses for the ultimate twist on a classic. Click HERE for recipe.
7. Soda Bread Biscuits
While soda bread is something you're going to find at nearly every St. Patty's Day celebration, these biscuits are bound to be a hit as they're not only easy to eat, but super easy to make - this recipe can be ready in just a half hour!
8. Irish Egg Rolls
Who knew there was so much you could do with corned beef and cabbage? Chef Jeff Mauro created this incredible recipe, which includes corned beef, cabbage, carrots and Swiss cheese stuffed in wonton wrappers, and fried to egg roll perfection. Pair this recipe with your favorite mustard for dipping.
9. Irish Potato Cakes
Another easy-to-make recipe that's perfect for the day of or the day after (as it works best with leftover mashed potatoes). The mix of herbs and butter make these patties melt in your mouth. Click HERE for recipe.
10. Green Velvet Layer Cake
And if you're looking for the perfect St. Patrick's Day dessert, look no further because this yummy cake is as green as it gets. Click HERE for the recipe.
