30 of Our Favorite St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Give your St. Patrick's Day outfit the full effect with a green cocktail in hand. Sweet matcha powder, lime, simple syrup and gin combine to create a drink that's sweet, tart and incredibly delicious.

St. Patrick's Day is perfect for combining dry stouts, like Irish favorite Guinness, with dessert. This stout-infused chocolate pudding and topping is the ideal treat for the holiday.

Give the classic pot pie a hearty yet lighter twist with curried meat and refreshing mint peas.

This year for St. Patrick's Day, replicate a traditional Celtic knot in the form of a graham cracker-flavored cookie. Don't worry, it's easier to make than it looks, and is the perfect accompaniment to a strong cup of coffee.

Flavored with stout beer, this hearty nacho dip is delicious served with potato chips, or turn it up a notch by serving it with French fries or tater tots.

Get the luck of the Irish this St. Paddy's Day with a naked rainbow layer cake. This cake is simple to make, but your friends will think you're a pro.

Give family and friends St. Patrick's Day luck with festive vanilla cupcakes topped with chocolate horseshoes and colorful ground pistachios.

Attention whiskey lovers: We have a recipe that combines your favorite alcohol with cake batter — in a jar. Plus, it's infused with a creamy Irish whiskey butter sauce that's irresistible to taste buds.

These cake pops have an Irish twist because they're infused with stout. Decorate them with gold sprinkles to represent a pot of gold.

Apple amber is an Irish dessert of pureed apples topped with sweet, airy meringue. Many modern versions of the dessert, like this one, repackage the basic dish as a pie or tart, but with few ingredients and simple preparation, it remains a great way to celebrate the holiday with a traditional dessert from the Emerald Isle.

Your kids will love this take on the classic crispy rice treats, and so will you because they're naturally dyed with spinach.

Enjoy a taste of the Emerald Isle with a dessert-style twist on traditional Irish coffee. Top coffee ice cream with rich, Irish whiskey-spiked hot fudge sauce, then top with whipped cream and a liberal dose of Irish cream liqueur.

Go green for the holiday with this recipe for potato, cabbage and kale soup.

Serve these stout pancakes for breakfast this St. Patrick's Day. The bacon topping provides the perfect sweet and salty bite.

Detox from all that green beer with a healthy version of the traditional shamrock shake.

This is for the avocado lovers out there. This dessert gets its green color and rich, creamy texture from your favorite fruit. If you're a fan of key lime pie, this just might be your new favorite treat.

Add a punch to traditional Irish soda bread with dried cranberries and orange juice and zest. Make them into individual sizes by baking in a muffin tin.

This cheesy potato dish is the perfect wake-up call the morning after festivities have ended. A perfect blend of vegetables, starches and meat are a great start (or end) to any day.

Top off the morning (or evening) with a warm Irish coffee. This tasty beverage is perfect on its own or as a sweet after-dinner treat.

If you need a little green at your party, this key lime cake will do the trick. Serve fresh seasonal fruits on top for extra flavor.

What goes better with your stout beer than pub pretzels and beer cheese sauce? Not much. Serve this at your party for the perfect accompaniment to Irish beer.

You can use cupcake tins to bake these stout-flavored dark chocolate pies.

Play with fruit this St. Patrick's Day to create luscious rainbows and lucky green fruit kabobs. These fruity creations are great to do at home with kids and might even inspire them to eat more healthy snacks.

Serve a snack alongside beer and cocktails, such as this stout caramel popcorn. The distinct stout flavor will have you coming back for more.

An Irish meal isn't complete without corned beef. This version includes a stout broth and colorful vegetables.

Put a twist on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail by adding Irish whiskey and stout. Place a skewer of garnishes like turkey, olives and grilled potatoes.

Transform your afternoon tea into dessert with this matcha tea cake filled with black sesame mousse.

Made with green heirloom tomatoes, this twist on the classic Bloody Mary will become a new weekend favorite with its peppery spirits and earthy flavor.

This cold concoction may not seem like a traditional St. Paddy's Day treat, but it will definitely make you feel like you're leaving winter behind. Combine rum, bananas, Irish cream and coconut to create an icy beverage that feels beachy with a touch of Irish charm.