18 Irish-Inspired Recipes: Soda bread, Shepherd’s pie, beef stew, and more!

18 Irish-Inspired Recipes: Soda bread, Shepherd’s pie, beef stew, and more!

Slow-cooker Steel Oats

Kick off St. Patty’s Day morning with this hearty Irish superfood! A bowl equally popular among kids and adults, it's extra-tasty garnished with fresh fruit or nuts.
Photo credit: Kathy Patalsky
Make slow-cooker steel cut oats

Soda Bread

This classic Irish fare makes for the perfect breakfast dish or afternoon snack when toasted with melted butter on top!
Make soda bread

Crabapple Jelly

The crabapple tree is native to Ireland, and these jellies will top your morning in the most delicious way.
Make crabapple jelly

Guinness Stew with Parsley Dumplings

Your family will go gaga for this gravy-doused dish. Complete with comforting dumplings and a rich beer-infused base (don't worry, the alcohol burns down!), don’t be surprised if this becomes your family’s new St. Patrick’s Day dinner tradition!
Make Guinness stew with parsley dumplings

Shepherd's Pie

No one will be able to resist this warm, classic Anglo-Irish meal that doubles as a sneaky way to get your kids to eat peas.
Make Shepherd's pie

Cheddar Sirloin Shepherd's Pie

You also could put a twist on the classic with this Shepherd'’s pie recipe, which uses ground sirloin instead of ground beef.
Make cheddar sirloin Shepherd's pie

Hasselback Potatoes

A staple to the Irish diet, potatoes get a little fancy with this Hasselback twist.
Make Hasselback potatoes 

Pea and Ham Soup

There’'s no better way to use up leftover ham than by making this comforting, hearty (and easy!) soup.
Make pea and ham soup

Loaded Potato Soup

It’'s basically a baked potato you can slurp up with a spoon!
Make loaded potato soup

Irish Beef Stew

All you need to do is break out your slow cooker to make this filling and family-friendly beef stew.
Make Irish beef stew

Split Pea and Cabbage Soup

This nutrient-packed soup is so good, even your toddler will be asking for seconds.
Make split pea and cabbage soup

Turkey and Potato Cakes

Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, these savory patties will be gone before you can say, "“O Danny Boy!"”
Make turkey and potato cakes 

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Think of this dish as the ultimate St. Patty'’s Day comfort food — the perfect way to start off spring.
Make corned beef and cabbage 

Roast Beef with Madeira Sauce

…Or you can try out a more modern take on corned beef and cabbage, like this simple roast beef.
Make roast beef with Madeira sauce

Lemon Curd

Whether you spread it on crepes or bake it into tarts, this citrusy treat is sure to sweeten your St. Patrick’'s Day celebration.
Make lemon curd 

Homemade Bailey's Irish Cream

Enjoy this beloved adults-only treat in a milkshake, a chocolate truffle, or an Irish car bomb!
Make homemade Bailey's Irish Cream

Pumpkin Guinness Gingerbread

Gingerbread gets an Irish kick with a little Guinness thrown in.
Make pumpkin Guinness gingerbread 

Black and Tan Cupcakes

Dark on the bottom and golden on top, these Guinness chocolate cupcakes are dense and moist — for adults only.
Make black and tan cupcakes