36 Festive Recipes To Make This Saint Patrick's Day

Surely the best way to eat vegetables is in savory pie form.

Recipe: Irish Spinach Tarts

Carnitas get an Irish twist in this recipe: Pork shoulder is marinated in Guinness beer and rubbed with chili powder, paprika, and cinnamon.

Recipe: Guinness Braised Pork Tacos

If you're pressed for time, use a store bought horseradish sauce for dipping. The appetizer itself calls for just four ingredients: corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and egg roll wrappers.

Recipe: Irish Egg Rolls

These perfectly crispy potato pancakes come together in about 15 minutes. The best part is you probably have all the ingredients already in your kitchen.

Recipe: Irish Potato Pancakes

Swap the tortilla chips for baked potato disks and whip up this crowd-pleasing appetizer. Get creative and top these "nachos" with anything from cheese and chives to sour cream and bacon.

Recipe: Irish Nachos

Colcannon is basically jazzed up mashed potatoes that get a kick from cabbage, onions, scallions, and plenty of melted butter.

Recipe: Instant Pot Colcannon

This addictive soup is made with Irish cheddar, cream cheese, Irish-style lager, butter, and Dijon mustard. The bread bowls aren't necessary, though they're highly encouraged.

Recipe: Beer and Cheese Soup

Let's hear it for savory muffins. These guys are a little spicy, super cheesy, and perfectly doughy.

Recipe: Irish Soda Bread Muffins with Cheddar and Jalapeño

Start a long day of St. Patty's day drinking off right with this hearty breakfast.

Recipe: Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

Baking bread from scratch doesn't have to be intimidating. This magical recipe calls for just five ingredients and comes together in about an hour.

Recipe: Beer Bread

A lightened-up version of a classic Irish recipe, this soup is loaded with vegetables. To save yourself virtually any effort, you can make it right in the slow cooker.

Recipe: Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Don't hold back on this homemade whiskey caramel sauce. Holidays are just an excuse to eat lots of sweets, after all.

Recipe: Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

When life gives you Bailey's, drink a lot of it. Then use the rest to make light and fluffy chocolate mousse.

Recipe: Bailey's Chocolate Mousse

Talk about magically delicious...

Recipe: Lucky Charm Rice Krispies

Traditional brownies get a St. Patty's Day upgrade thanks to this Irish cream frosting.

Recipe: Irish Cream Brownies

They're minty, they're chocolatey, and they're shamrock-colored. What more could you want for dessert on St. Paddy's?

Recipe: Thin Mint Cookies

These bite-sized sweets are so good, you're going to want to go back for seconds...and thirds.

Recipe: Shamrock Mint Brownie Bites

A riff on the popular alcoholic shot, these car bomb inspired brownies are the perfect balance of rich, creamy, and airy.

Recipe: Irish Car Bomb Brownies

If you want to save time (or you're afraid of baking) feel free to start with chocolate cake mix.

Recipe: Bailey's Chocolate Poke Cake

Dessert tastes better when it's boozy. This shots start with instant pudding and whipped cream, and they get a nice kick from creme de menthe.

Recipe: Shamrock Shake Pudding Shots

Any holiday is a good excuse for day drinking, right? Spice up your average Prosecco mimosa with some Irish whiskey and remember, you're celebrating!

Recipe: Irish Mimosas

Maybe save this cup of Joe for the afternoon because coffee gets a boozy boost from Irish whiskey.

Recipe: Iced Irish Coffee

If you're looking for a party drink that packs a punch, this big batch cocktail is perfect for you.

Recipe: St. Patrick’s Day Mojito Sherbet Punch