St Patrick's Day recipes
Everyone's a little bit Irish on St Patrick's Day, March 17th, so why not mix and match a few of our favourite Irish recipes and raise your Guinness to all things green.
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Black velvet baby cakes
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These gorgeous Guinness puds are an indulgent treat - and perfect for St Patrick's Day on 17 March
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Fruit & spice soda bread
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
A traditional Irish loaf that uses bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast - this version is sweetly spiced with fruit and oats
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Mussels steamed with cider & bacon
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Mussels are much easier dish to serve up than people realise. Try this easy dish, read the tips, and impress your friends
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Irish stew
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
The trick with this classic one-pot is to use a cheaper cut of meat, which means you’ll skimp on price but not quality
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Celeriac soup with scallops & black pudding
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For a show-stopping dinner party, James Martin recommends this peppery soup, topped with luxurious seafood
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Guinness pudding with Whisky cream
- Ready in 6 hrs 30 mins
Soaking the fruit in Guinness really plumps it up and gives a rich, dark pudding without the bitterness of brandy or rum
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Beef & vegetable casserole
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A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy - an ideal recipe for cheap cuts as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish
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Guinness & honey glazed pork loin
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Kevin Dundon's Guinness-glazed pork loin is so tasty and easy to carve
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Loin of bacon with colcannon butter sauce
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Great traditional Irish flavours shine through in this satisfying dish
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Smoked wild Irish salmon with chive pancakes
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A sophisticated salmon starter that your guests will adore...
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Colcannon
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- Ready in 40 mins
Side dishes don’t come more Irish than creamy colcannon - try Kevin Dundon's version
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Smoked haddock & colcannon
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Colcannon, the traditional Irish potato dish, is a great accompaniment to creamy smoked haddock
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Irish soda bread
- Ready in 55 mins
Get the taste of Ireland with this fresh, no-fuss soda bread
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Country apple cake
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Good Food reader, Magdalena Duggan, shares her grandmother's spiced chocolate sponge packed with fruit from the garden
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Marmalade & whisky bread & butter pudding
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
The ultimate grown-up comfort food, use leftover fruit bread or even croissants instead of the bread if you prefer
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Black velvet
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Add some sparkle to your Guinness this St Patrick's Day with a splash of Champagne
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Whiskey marmalade
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Add a kick to a classic. Marmalade lovers won't be able to resist
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Irish apple tart
- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
This recipe is based on the apple pie that chef Richard Corrigan's mother used to make every St Patrick's Day
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For The Keen Cook
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Irish stew
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- Ready in 3 hrs 30 mins
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with Richard Corrigan's Irish stew - it's big on flavour, even bigger if you make it ahead and quite literally, let it stew...
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Irish coddled pork with cider
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Host your own St Patrick’s day party with this cider infused Irish stew, perfect with a side of colcannon and a pint of Guinness
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Mustard champ
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This comforting champ is perfect for topping a fish pie, or team with sausages and gravy for a good old favourite
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Boiled bacon with cabbage & carrots
- Ready in 2 hrs 20 mins
A classic. Boiled bacon is always well received, whatever the occasion, but we especially love the leftover sandwiches the next day!
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Potato cakes with smoked salmon
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Irish potato cakes given a modern twist with a classic New York bagel topping
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Parsnip, potato & St Gall cheese gratin
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
St Gall is one of the best Irish cheeses to cook with, but it will also sit happily alongside a few other varieties on a cheese board
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Celeriac champ
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- Ready in 35 mins
Celeriac gives a nutty edge to the classic champ made just with potato - ideal for St Patrick's Day
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Caramel & whisky sauce
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This thick and boozy toffee sauce can be put into jars and given as a gift, or serve a dollop with warming desserts
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