Delicious Irish St. Patrick's Day Recipes to Delight Your Taste Buds
Erin go Bragh! Celebrate the holiday with Irish-inspired recipes, learn about the Irish culture and prepare a toast to your family and friends.
St. Patrick's Day originated in Ireland but today is celebrated worldwide. On March 17th partake in centuries of traditions, foods, music, drinks and community. Whether you are paying tribute to the food of the Emerald Isle, taking "The Rocky Road to Dublin" or pouring a pint, there is a pot of gold at the end of your rainbow. Find everything you need at your local Big Y Supermarket.
The History Behind Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned beef and cabbage is a St. Patrick's Day staple but did you know this began as an Irish-American tradition? In Ireland, families enjoy ham and cabbage, however, in America corned beef proved to be a cheaper option. Irish immigrants living on New York City’s Lower East Side substituted corned beef for their traditional dish of Irish bacon to save money. They learned about this alternative from their Jewish neighbors.
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SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF
AND CABBAGE RECIPE
Fork-tender corned beef slow-cooked
with root vegetables and spices.
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CORNED BEEF REUBEN WITH
HORSERADISH SPREAD RECIPE
Crispy and buttery rye bread packed with
corned beef and topped with a cheesy sauerkraut-horseradish spread.
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CORNED BEEF
BRISKET RECIPE
Perfectly-roasted corned beef
with root vegetables.
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Traditional Irish cuisine is the pinnacle of St. Patrick’s Day. Show your love for the Emerald Isle with these hearty dishes.
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HEARTY SHEPHERD’S PIE
RECIPE
Seasoned beef and vegetables in a savory
brown gravy and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Corned Beef Dinner
18 oz Portion
Corned Beef, Green Cabbage, Baby Carrots and Baby Red Potatoes
Corned Beef Reuben Sub
Sliced Corned Beef on a Rye Sub Roll, Topped with Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing
St. Paddy's Day Sandwich
Oven Roasted Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese and Coleslaw with Thousand Island Dressing on Marbled Rye Bread
Reuben Pizza
Mozzarella and Swiss Cheese Topped with Corned Beef and Sauerkraut with a Drizzle of Thousand Island Dressing
Reuben Panini
Boar's Head Corned Beef Top Round, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing
Complete Your Boiled Dish
Slow-cook these vegetables to create a hearty, Irish dish.
Irish Music
Learn about how the Irish used music to teach others about history and events.
Music is associated with St. Patrick's Day and the Irish culture in general, as it's an important part of Irish history.
Under English rule, the Irish were forbidden to speak their own language. In an effort to remember important events and hold on to their heritage and history, they used music. Traditional Irish bands like the Chieftains, the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Maken are just a few musicians that made their mark in Irish Music.
The Color Green on St. Patrick’s Day
Green was not the first color associated with St. Patrick, it was blue, also known as St. Patrick's blue. So, just how did green come to represent the holiday we know today? Green became the the signature color because it symbolizes the green landscape of Ireland and of course the shamrock. The color green among the Irish communities has always been a symbol of unity which is still practiced today.
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish
St. Patrick's Day is on its way and our florists have been busy getting ready with St. Patrick’s Day décor. From classic bunches of tinted daisies and vibrant bouquets of festive flowers, to fun and whimsical balloons, we have what you need to commemorate and celebrate a bit of Irish in all of us.
CRAZY DAISY
BOUQUET
GRAND PADDY'S
PLAID BOUQUET
SHAMROCK
TRI COLOR PLANT
Luck O’ the Irish
Three leaves or four, this clover is symbolic to St. Patrick’s Day.
The shamrock, which was also called the “seamroy” by the Celts, was a sacred plant in ancient Ireland because it symbolized the rebirth of spring. The four-leaf clover is a rare variation that was used by the Celts as charms to ward off bad luck. Both shamrocks and four-leaf clovers are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, and they’re commonly confused as the same thing. A shamrock is a clover with three leaves, but the four-leaf clover is considered lucky due to its rarity.
