Yes, corned beef and cabbage is the most common dish served on St. Patrick's Day, but there are plenty of other delicious meals that are sure to wow your green-season party crowd. And they definitely do not include green food coloring.


1. Pan Fried Salmon with Citrus Vinaigrette (total cook time- about 45 minutes)

This healthy meal features one of the Emerald Isle's staple foods— Salmon. (It also happens to be one of my favorite foods as well.) Plus, this recipe is a perfect use for all of that citrus being forced on you by friends and family with fruit trees in their back yards.

What you'll need: asparagus, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, shallots, chives, Salt and freshly ground pepper, vegetable oil and, most importantly, skinless salmon fillets

Find the full recipe here.


2. Irish Cream Bundt Cake (total cook time- about one hour and 15 minutes)

Who doesn't' love a bunt cake? Answer: No one I know. This cake would be perfect if you are looking to test your baking skills this St. Patrick's day.

What you'll need: pecans, yellow cake mix, vanilla instant pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, Irish cream, butter, white sugar and a bundt pan
Find the full recipe here. 


3. Irish Beef Stew with Guinness Beer (total cook time- about two and a half hours)

This recipe has it all- meat, potatoes and a good Irish beer. It will take a little longer to put together, but it sure sounds delicious.

What you'll need: olive oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, two pounds of beef stew meat, stout beer and lots of potatoes

Find the full recipe here.

Enjoy! Sláinte! (To your heath!)