St. Paddy's Day Feast: 8 Delicious Irish-Inspired Recipes

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with a fun and festive feast. From Guinness Lamb Stew to Baileys-Spiked Cheesecake Brownies, these Irish-inspired dishes are perfect for gathering everyone around the table.
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Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with a fun and festive feast. From Guinness Lamb Stew to Baileys-Spiked Cheesecake Brownies, these Irish-inspired dishes are perfect for gathering everyone around the table.

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In this hearty and comforting Irish stew, lamb is braised in a flavorful Guinness-spiked broth until meltingly tender. The veggies are added at just the right time so they don't get mushy. GET THE RECIPE

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This version of soda bread is made with extra sharp cheddar, which gives it a crisp, golden crust and tender, cheesy interior. The best part? You can make the dough in minutes, and it bakes in under an hour. GET THE RECIPE

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You have to eat something green on St. Paddy's Day! This springtime recipe is a perfect example of "what grows together, goes together." GET THE RECIPE

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If beef stew is more your speed, this one will hit the spot. Flavorful chuck roast is slow-cooked in a rich red wine sauce until fork-tender. Make it a day ahead, as the flavor improves the longer it sits. GET THE RECIPE

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Potatoes are a must for St. Paddy's Day. In this easy recipe, sweet potatoes are mashed with butter, maple syrup and thyme to bring out their sweet, earthy flavor. GET THE RECIPE

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Known in Ireland as a Spotted Dog, this simple table bread is leavened with baking soda and generously "spotted" with currants and caraway seeds. GET THE RECIPE

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Break out the Baileys! This fun twist on tiramisu, from one of my all-time favorite cookbooks, Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson, is a dinner party regular at my house. GET THE RECIPE

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Spiked with Baileys Irish Cream, these chocolate brownies with a swirl of tangy cheesecake are out-of-this-world. They're cakey on the bottom, alternately fudgy and creamy in the center and crisp on the top.
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