Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday celebrated by many. Everyone loves to get in on the party with both modern and traditional foods and drinks—especially those that highlight the color green!
- Bar Snacks. Crispy baked potato skins with cheese and green onions, creamy potato soup served in soda bread bowls, beer cheese with raw vegetable crudite, and x all make fun appetizers.
- Sides. Update colcannon, the comforting mashed potato-cabbage dish, by mixing in kale, fennel, fresh herbs, and green onions. Fortify potato boxty recipes with shredded Brussels sprouts, green onions, bacon, and cheese.
- Entrées. Shepherd’s pie, lamb stew, corned beef and cabbage, …these are a few of the island nation’s classic recipes. Modernize your version with fennel, leeks, fresh peas, and pearl onions.
- Beverages. Go beyond green beer and offer cocktails and mocktails that use fresh herbs, chile peppers, matcha tea, cucumbers, and fresh lime that add bold flavor and color to your drink menus.
- Desserts. Yes, many Irish desserts start with Guinness and end with chocolate, but apples, blackberries, strawberries, and rhubarb are also popular, healthier ingredients served in cakes, tarts, and puddings.
SEASONAL PRODUCE CHECKLIST
- RSS Diced Green Cabbage
- RSS Carrot Coins
- RSS Brussels Sprout Halves
- MFC Fennel
- RSS Shredded Kale
- MFC Trimmed Leeks
- RSS Washed & Trimmed Green Onions
- MFC Baby Dill
- RSS Whole Peeled Onions
- MFC Idaho Potatoes
- RSS Triple-Washed Spinach
- MFC Apples
