Molly McKendry

St. Paddy’s Day Recipes

One of my favorite days of the year is less than a week away… St. Paddy’s Day! Whether you’re Irish or not, St. Paddy’s is a fun time to take part in celebrating traditional Irish foods, drinks, and heritage. One year, I was lucky enough to be in Galway, Ireland for the holiday, and the city-wide celebration was something I’ll never forget!

To get into the spirit of things, we’ve pulled together some recipes from our partners that are the perfect addition to your St. Paddy’s Day celebrations. We’ve also included some green smoothie recipes because, well, why not? Sláinte!🍀

Galway Bay, Ireland

 

Breakfast Smoothies

If you’re not up for making a full Irish breakfast, start your day with any one of these green smoothies made with fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy. They’re nutritious and festive!

 

Shamrock Smoothie

Recipe and image provided by the Milk Life campaign, representing the nation’s milk companies. MilkLife

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Green Goddess Smoothie

Recipe and photo by Elle Penner of According to Elle

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Go Green Smoothie

Recipe and image provided by the Milk Life campaign, representing the nation’s milk companies. MilkLife

 

Traditional Irish Fare

Or if you’re looking to make a traditional Irish dish, check out these great recipes by some of the Team Dairy New England Network!

Irish Soda Bread

Recipe and photo by My Cape Cod Kitchen

Colcannon (Irish Potatoes and Cabbage)

Recipe and image by Caroline’s Cooking

Best Mashed Potatoes

Recipe and image by A Dish of Daily Life

Beef and Guinness Casserole with Noodles

Recipe and image by A Family Feast

 

Molly McKendry

Molly is a registered dietitian and Manager of Nutrition Communications for New England Dairy & Food Council. She is responsible for providing communications and public relations support for our Fuel Up to Play 60 program and Health & Wellness teams in New England. In her free time, Molly likes to run, read, and travel. Sound like someone you want to get to know? Contact Molly at MMcKendry@NewEnglandDairy.com