Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage and Other Fun Traditions for Saint Patrick’s Day

Begosh and begorrah! It’s that time of year that brings out a bit o’ the Irish in all of us. Even if you’re not Irish, it’s the perfect time to grab a pint of green beer and celebrate not only Saint Patrick’s feat of driving all the snakes out of Ireland, but the fact that winter will soon be a distant memory. 

Of course, you’ll want some traditional Irish dishes to go along with that green beer. What could be more Irish than corned beef and cabbage?  Sound complicated? Not really. Here’s how to make it. The recipe is fairly simple and can be made with a minimal amount of malarkey. 

Corned beef and cabbage isn’t the only thing the Irish eat though. How about some hearty Irish stew and a loaf of zesty Irish soda bread to go with it? Though ironically the dish doesn’t contain any shepherds or even any sheep, shepherd’s pie is as Irish as they come. You can even throw in some shamrock cookies for that Irish-themed bit of color. 

So, what do you actually do on Saint Patrick’s Day? The most obvious answer is to head for the local pub and drink down as much green beer as you can stand, but there are ways other than green-tinged lager to enjoy the day. From watching an Irish movie, reading a book from an Irish author or catching a curling match on TV, USA Today has a few suggestions on how to spend your time.  

Whatever way you choose to mark Saint Patrick’s Day be safe and may the luck o’ the Irish be with you.