Create your own luck of the Irish with this simple weeknight St. Patrick’s Day menu. All of the recipes are inspired by iconic Irish foods, and all can be cooked up in one evening thanks to the use of pantry staples and store-bought condiments. Of course, you’ll want to wash everything down with a hearty glass of Guinness (or two). Sláinte!
Irish Soda Bread
The beauty of this rustic loaf is that it comes together in less than an hour. In this recipe from BBC Good Food, baking soda and buttermilk unite to quickly create a tender crumb and crunchy crust. You’ll know the loaf is finished baking when a tap on the bottom gives you a hollow sound.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Mustard-Dill Yogurt
What’s an Irish feast without a side of potatoes? These spuds get the star treatment when boiled, smashed, and roasted to develop a crispy exterior and creamy center. Amp up the flavor with the optional smear of tangy yogurt sauce or simplify and serve as is.
Reuben Toasts
It doesn’t get more simple than a sandwich. Use a few slices of your freshly baked Irish soda bread to encase pre-cut corned beef, Swiss cheese, and a generous smear of Thousand Island dressing. Per Lowes Foods’ suggestion, take this sandwich to the next level with a sprinkle of caraway seeds before serving.
Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce
Wrap up your St. Patrick’s Day meal with this decadent dessert from The Cookie Rookie. The caramel sauce steals the show with its incredible depth of flavor thanks to a quarter cup of Irish whiskey. Serve these puddings in individual ramekins for the perfect portion!
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