A platter of corned beef is a must on St. Patrick’s Day—but these ideas for pizzas, casseroles and more will have you looking forward to all the leftover corned beef recipes you can make.
There’s perhaps no dish more iconic for Irish Americans on St. Patrick’s Day than corned beef. But most homemade corned beef recipes tend to make a lot of it. Luckily, there are plenty of leftover corned beef recipes so you don’t have to let the tender meat go to waste.
Versatile and flavor-packed, it’s even better the next day. You can bake it into golden pinwheels and calzones; whip it into creamy dips; chop it up for tacos and hash; or create reuben recipes with a twist. Serve the leftovers with your favorite Irish beers and leftover mashed potato recipes.
You best believe that when March swings around, I am pulling my car into the McDonald’s drive-thru to order a Shamrock Shake. This once-a-year St. Patrick’s Day-themed green treat is creamy, minty and so tasty. But what if you could transform this treat into a tasty no-bake pie that you could make and enjoy without leaving the house? Our Shamrock Shake pie recipe has it all—a just-right minty flavor (no toothpaste mint here!), a creamy texture and a perfect green hue.
Using a store-bought graham cracker crust, instant vanilla pudding and whipped topping makes prep a breeze. As to how it tastes? Let’s just say my five-year-old gave this Shamrock Shake pie recipe “one million thumbs up.” I think that’s a pretty fantastic review, don’t you?
Ingredients for Shamrock Shake Pie
Vanilla instant pudding mix: You will need one 3.4-ounce package of instant vanilla pudding mix for this recipe. Double-check that it’s instant pudding, not the cook-and-serve variety.
Milk: Use milk that is at least 1% milk fat for this recipe.
Peppermint extract: This flavorful extract adds the perfect minty flavor to the pie.
Cool Whip: Whipped topping adds a fluffy texture to the pie. While you might find it in the frozen section at the grocery store, don’t forget to thaw it in the refrigerator before assembling the pie.
Green food coloring: A few drops of green food coloring give this pie its signature Shamrock Shake color.
Graham cracker crust: You will need a 9-inch graham cracker pie crust for this no-bake pie. Using a store-bought pie crust makes this recipe a breeze. You can also easily make a graham cracker crust from scratch—you need only some graham crackers, butter and a little sugar.
Garnish: To give the pie even more milkshake vibes, garnish the pie with a dollop (or a squirt) of whipped cream and maraschino cherries. You can put each garnish on every slice of pie or add a single garnish to the center of the pie.
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy these St. Patrick’s Day breakfast ideas! This collection of festive, hearty recipes is a perfect way to kick off your celebration.
On St. Patrick’s Day, start the day with a cheerful, festive (and perhaps green) breakfast. A hearty breakfast is the best way to kick-start a day like this because there are many ways to celebrate. While some St. Patrick’s Day parties are tame and focus on party food and St. Patrick’s Day desserts, others can get … well, a little rowdy with Irish beers or St. Patrick’s Day shots.
No matter how you plan to celebrate, you can’t go wrong with a hearty St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. There is no need to wait until dinner to start celebrating! Our favorite St. Patrick’s Day breakfast ideas are made with Irish ingredients like potatoes, cabbage and corned beef. Of course, we’ve also included holiday favorites like soda bread, Irish coffee and green foods so you won’t miss out on the day’s festive nature.
Easy & Traditional Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day, Family Gatherings & Hearty Home Cooking (Easter & Spring Cookbooks)
Discover the Comfort and Tradition of Irish Cooking.
The Complete Irish Cookbook brings together easy, authentic recipes inspired by Ireland’s rich culinary heritage. Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or preparing a warm family dinner, this cookbook makes traditional Irish cooking approachable and delicious.
Inside, you’ll find:
Authentic Irish Recipes : Traditional dishes inspired by Ireland’s culinary heritage.
Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day: Celebrate with festive, comforting meals.
Hearty Family Favorites: Stews, pies, breads, and pub-style classics.
Easy & Beginner-Friendly: Simple ingredients and approachable instructions.
A Meaningful Gift: Ideal for heritage cooks and comfort food lovers.
From everyday comfort food to holiday celebrations, The Complete Irish Cookbook brings warmth, tradition, and bold flavor to every meal.
Backyard Favorites, Country Classics, and Stories from a Ranch Cook
The stars of the YouTube channel Cowboy Kent Rollins and the authors of the hit cookbook A Taste of Cowboy, Kent and Shannon Rollins,share more than 125 hearty recipes of comfort food for the family, with true chuck wagon stories.
Kent Rollins and his wife Shannon sure have a busy life on the range. They spend time slinging hash and beating Bobby Flay on Food Network. They also run their YouTube channel, Cowboy Kent Rollins. Despite all these activities, they never forget to take a moment to break bread and share around the dinner table. Kent and Shannon’s wisdom, warm generosity, and life-brightening humor are woven into Comfort Food the Cowboy Way. The book includes stories and cowboy history. It shares tales from life on the range. It also describes growing up in a rural family. Additionally, it talks about the interesting characters they’ve met on the trail.
The recipes included are equal parts hearty and scrumptious. They range from classic Southern cooking and Western favorites to the more spice-forward Mexican-style dishes. There’s also backyard grilling and smoking. You can find one-pot meals and tips to add cowboy twists. Add authentic punched-up seasoning to all your cooking. Of course, all the recipes qualify as true comfort food the cowboy way. These are easy-to-follow family recipes meant to be served up family style. With chapters spanning breakfast to dinner, plus grilling, desserts, and cowboy classics. This complete course of cowboy cooking is a must-have for anyone wanting to slow down. Enjoy a great meal with even better company.
