St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with all things green, from shamrocks and leprechauns to emerald-hued attire. So why not extend the celebration to your plate? Irish fare often takes center stage on this holiday, but this year, put a playful twist on the day by serving green-themed meals. These green recipes for St. Patrick’s Day are a fun way to embrace the day.
Gayle’s Green Velvet Cupcakes
“Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day events, this one is sure to add a little green to any tongue! These are so pretty to look at and with the double cream cheese frosting they are delicious as well.” – Lisa “Gayle”
Stuffed Green Peppers
“I love green peppers in my eggs for breakfast, in my salads, on my pizza, and raw. It’s no surprise when I make this recipe I usually double it because these peppers are so filling, and they taste even better the day after if any are around.” – Natalie
Delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip
“I’ve always loved this dip, I just wanted to make my own version. This was my crack at it and it was delicious. I will never buy it again.” – Bre
Watergate Cake With Pineapple
“I have been making a pistachio cake and Watergate salad for years. So I decided to combine the two. This is a super moist yet light cake that gets gobbled up every time I make it.” – Melissa
Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup
“Super, tasty, scrumptious… Oh My. Words cannot describe how great this is!” – Denise
Matcha Green Tea White Chocolate Blondies Recipe
“Fudge-y, soft and moist matcha green tea white chocolate blondies!” – Kevin
Green Green Salad
“I developed this salad for a St. Patrick’s Day party. We all brought green food. Someone actually brought green potato soup, but I think some of the other dishes were better received! We all laughed.” – Susan
Go Irish Brownies
“Good for St. Patrick’s Day or anytime! A watching Notre Dame women’s basketball party inspired this recipe. Could anything be better than really fudgy brownies with an Irish twist?” – Kathie
Asparagus Salad With Fresh Mozzarella
“We made this dish for the Fourth of July, and it was a hit. The best part is the creamy soft cheese mixed with the scent of fresh herbs and crisp vegetables. It is great because you can make it ahead and it gets better as you wait to serve it.” – Libby
Chicken Fettuccine With Broccoli
“My daughter’s favorite dinner. This is delicious as leftovers too!” – Belinda
Watergate Salad
“Watergate salad is a fluff made with pistachio pudding, whipped topping and packed with pecans, pineapples, and marshmallow.” – Debbie
Green Onion Burgers with Bacon and Avocado Butter
“I made these for lunch one day, and they are very tasty.” – Jessica
Bacon Bundled Green Beans
“I needed a new idea for Thanksgiving, and this recipe was such a hit I’ve been asked to make it for Christmas again. I think we found a new tradition. These little green bean bundles are easy to make, delicious, and look fabulous on the plate.” – Sara
Green Enchiladas
“I created this original recipe, wanting a lighter version of enchiladas. Everyone loves them and requests them at family gatherings.” – Charlie
Green Velvet Cake
“I love velvet cakes. They are so delicious and moist. I can make them any kind of colors to make a velvet cake.” – Lisa
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
“My kids love Brussels sprouts, but I have converted many Brussels haters with the recipe. When roasted, they’re salty, nutty, and crisp on the outside. The insides are so soft and tender.” – Leslie
Avocado Deviled Eggs
“My daughter had mentioned to me the other day how she uses avocado instead of mayo for her egg salad. I was having a friend over today for some gossip and wine. Decided to make some deviled eggs and had an avocado. So….. ” – Lora
Chunky Guacamole With Cumin (Guacamole con Cumino)
“This guacamole has a subtle tartness, balanced heat, and a creamy and chunky texture. Served with crispy tortilla chips it’s a winner.” – Juliann
Shamrock Cookies (St. Patrick’s Day)
“I love these shaped cookies. I make them on St. Patrick’s Day. It is so easy and simple to make them. They are so good and tasty.” – Lisa
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
“Roasting vegetables brings out great flavor, without adding calories. This is a simple process that can be used on almost any hearty vegetable.” – Lisa
Spinach Cheese Bars
“An employee I worked with brought this recipe in one day and I fell in love with it. I’m not a big fan of spinach and hesitated but I loved these bars. I’ve been making this for about 13 years now and it still gets raves when I serve them or bring them to someone.” – Nancy
Chopped “Green Goddess” Salad w/ Homemade Dressing
“This is a combination of several recipes I have found and tried over the years. It is very filling and hearty. Since the base is cabbage it will last in the refrigerator for several days making it great for those who like to food prep for the week.” – Kelly
Pistachio Glazed Doughnuts
“My husband occasionally goes into some crazy cooking or baking mood. He recently went through a doughnut phase. He came up with several flavors to try. The pistachio was by far the best of all the flavors he made. He had fun making them, and we had more fun eating them.” – Amy
Creamed Collard Greens With Bread Crumbs
“This is a yummy addition to traditional collard green recipes. Our children love it, so will you!” – Tiffany
Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
“My best friend made these for me. Easy, bite-size, and good for parties. Make them colorful by buying tomato, spinach, or whole wheat flour tortillas.” – Donna