11 Must-Try Recipes to Cook Before St. Patrick’s Day

I still have a few more Saint Patrick’s Day recipes coming, but for now here are the dishes you can make in the next ten days. Grab your Bailey’s and let’s celebrate with delicious food.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

I love any excuse to celebrate with food, and over the years I’ve collected a handful of favorite Saint Patrick’s Day recipes worth sharing.

Why don’t I make these more often? Because they’re so, so good.

11 Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

Guinness Short Ribs with Cheesy Cauliflower Mash — Rich, comforting short ribs braised in Guinness, served with a creamy, cheesy cauliflower mash. These pair beautifully together or work well served with other sides.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

The Guinness Pot Pie I posted recently is another take on hearty, savory comfort food — perfect for a festive meal.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

Irish Ale Potato Cheddar Soup with Beer-Battered Leeks — Ultra creamy and cheesy, topped with crispy beer-battered leeks for texture. It’s cozy and indulgent.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

Take Guinness and make Spiced Pretzels with Irish Cheddar Fondue. Warm, salty pretzels with a rich cheddar dip — a snack that feels festive and special.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

I adore this Irish Soda Bread with Milk Chocolate. It’s not traditional, but the chocolate and salted honey butter make it irresistibly delicious—especially toasted.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

Turn that soda bread into Irish Soda Bread French Toast with Whiskey Whipped Cream for brunch-level decadence—sweet, boozy, and utterly dreamy.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

If you love Trader Joe’s pub cheese, try making Homemade Pub Cheese. It’s packed with beer flavor and perfect for crackers, veggies, or spreading on bread.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

Have leftover Guinness? Use it in this Dark Salted Chocolate Stout Cake. It’s intensely rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey—one of those desserts you’ll crave again.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

For playful indulgence, try the One Bowl Whiskey Fudge Cake with Lucky Charms. It’s whimsical, boozy, and totally worth making for a celebration.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

If you want a lighter option, try Cereal Milk Chia Pudding with Lucky Charms Crumbs. It’s playful, slightly healthier, and still festive.

11 of my favorite Saint Patrick's Day recipes are here, like soda bread with salted honey butter and guinness short ribs with cauliflower mash. I howsweeteats.com #stpatricksday #recipes

And P.S. most of these pair wonderfully with Iced Whiskey Coffees—trust me, they elevate the whole spread.