St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) is a celebration of Irish heritage, luck, shamrocks, rainbows, and of course — green food! Whether you’re planning a family dinner, school party, office potluck, or Pinterest-worthy themed table, these 20 easy recipes will help you create a beautiful festive spread.
🥑 1. Shamrock Avocado Toast
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Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper
- Red chili flakes (optional)
- Olive oil drizzle
Instructions
- Toast bread until golden brown.
- Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Use a shamrock cookie cutter to cut toast shape OR carefully trim with a knife.
- Spread avocado mixture evenly.
- Garnish with chili flakes and olive oil.
Pro Tip: Add sliced cucumber or microgreens for texture.
🥞 2. Spinach Pancakes
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ cup fresh spinach (blended)
Instructions
- Blend spinach with milk until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients in bowl.
- Add egg, butter, and spinach milk.
- Cook ¼ cup batter on greased pan.
- Flip when bubbles appear.
Serve with honey or whipped cream.
🥣 3. Green Smoothie Bowl
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Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 kiwi
- ½ cup spinach
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
Toppings
- Granola
- Green grapes
- Chia seeds
- Coconut flakes
Blend until thick. Pour into bowl and decorate.
🍯 4. Matcha Overnight Oats
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Mix everything in jar.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Top with kiwi slices.
🥚 5. Green Deviled Eggs
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Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon spinach puree
- Salt & pepper
Boil eggs → halve → mix yolk filling → pipe back.
🥖 6. Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup chopped artichokes
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 garlic cloves
Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
🍢 7. Pesto Caprese Skewers
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Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes
- Mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil
- Pesto sauce
Assemble on toothpicks. Drizzle pesto.
🌯 8. Green Tortilla Pinwheels
4
Ingredients
- Spinach tortillas
- Cream cheese
- Cucumber strips
- Lettuce
Spread → roll → slice.
🧀 9. Broccoli Cheddar Bites
4
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- ½ cup cheddar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
Bake 15 minutes at 375°F.
🥔 10. Colcannon Potato Cakes
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Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup sautéed cabbage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt
Pan fry patties until golden.
🍝 11. Green Pesto Pasta
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Ingredients
- 250g pasta
- ½ cup pesto
- ½ cup peas
- Parmesan
Boil pasta → mix with pesto → garnish.
🧀 12. Spinach Mac & Cheese
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Add spinach puree to cheese sauce.
🐟 13. Herb Baked Salmon
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Parsley + garlic + lemon coating → bake 15 min.
🍕 14. Green Veggie Pizza
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Top with spinach, capsicum, olives.
🥣 15. Irish Colcannon (Traditional Version)
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Butter + mashed potatoes + cabbage + scallions.
🧁 16. Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
4
Add peppermint extract + green frosting.
🌈 17. Rainbow Fruit Platter
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Arrange strawberries → oranges → pineapple → kiwi → blueberries → grapes.
🍮 18. Pistachio Pudding Cups
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Instant mix + milk + whipped cream.
🥤 19. Shamrock Milkshake
4
Blend vanilla ice cream + milk + mint syrup.
🍪 20. Shamrock Sugar Cookies
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Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Bake 10–12 minutes at 350°F. Decorate with green icing.
🎉 Party Styling Ideas
- Gold coins (chocolate) in bowls
- Green tablecloth
- Rainbow candy centerpieces
- Mason jar drinks
- Shamrock name cards
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can I prepare dishes ahead?
Yes — dips, cookies, pudding can be made 1 day before.
Q2. Natural green coloring options?
Spinach, matcha, avocado, kiwi, pistachio.
Q3. Best dish for large party?
Pasta, pizza, cupcakes.
Q4. Kid-friendly options?
Milkshakes, fruit rainbow, mac & cheese.
Q5. How to make table look Pinterest-ready?
Add height variation, gold decor, greenery, fairy lights.
