Sweet and Savory, All Things Green! 12 Delicious Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

By Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine | Updated on March 8, 2023

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All things green- from breakfast to dessert! Celebrate St. Patrick's day with these fun and festive recipes.

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner! If you are looking for a fun (and easy!) way to celebrate the day, we've got plenty of inspiration for you. These recipes are all green! From breakfast to dessert, we've got you covered.

There's a delicious green smoothie that even kids will love, healthy soups and salads and of course a fun festive dessert. Stay tuned for later this week when we will share more ways to celebrate with Irish recipes. Enjoy!

Vertical closeup photo of a Peach and Fresh Pineapple Green Smoothie

Peach and Fresh Pineapple Green Smoothie

This green smoothie is a super healthy and delicious way to start the day!

Vertical picture of Pineapple Jalapeno Pepper Jelly in a glass jar

Pineapple Jalapeño Pepper Jelly (no canning skills needed!)

This sweet and spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Pepper Jelly is as easy as it is delicious! Serve it with cream cheese, on a cheese board, as a dipping sauce, grilling glaze... even on ice cream - expect rave reviews!

Vertical overhead photo of bowls of Ham and Fresh Pea Soup.

Ham and Fresh Pea Soup - A delicious new take on an old classic!

A delicious take on an old classic, ham and split pea soup, this Ham and Fresh Pea soup is healthy, vibrantly-hued and is loaded with fabulous, flavor!

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Tuscan Kale Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing

Think you don't like kale salad? Think again! This delicious Tuscan Kale Salad with crisp, buttery bread crumbs, salty, savory Parmesan and a fabulous lemon basil dressing will have the most adamant kale hater requesting seconds!

Vertical overhead view of entire Broccoli Salad with Grapes and Watercress on a blue and white platter.

Watercress (or Arugula) Grape Broccoli Salad

A delicious twist on broccoli salad that's wonderful all year round! This Watercress (or Arugula) Grape Broccoli Salad is perfect alongside any entree, burgers, grilled sandwiches or on its own!

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Classic French Bistro Salad

This simple Classic French Bistro Salad, served at cafés, brasseries and bistros all over France, is beyond easy and one of those recipes you'll be turning to again and again (especially when you want to feel a little "fancy")  - with minimal effort on your part.

Ballymaloe Fresh Spinach Soup

Healthy, delicious and vibrantly green, this creamy, Ballymaloe Fresh Spinach Soup (with no cream) comes together in less than an hour and has been bringing rave reviews for over 50 years!

Horizontal closeup photo of Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad on a white serving plate.

Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad

This Sesame Ginger Green Bean Salad is easy and almost completely make-ahead. Throw it together at the last minute - and then, expect rave reviews!

Overhead picture of Granny Smith and Fennel Arugula Salad with wooden salad tongs in a white bowl

Granny Smith and Fennel Arugula Salad

A beautiful, delicious, seasonal salad. It's a perfect way to add a fresh touch to all those winter, comfort meals!

Thai Broccoli Spinach Soup in a blue and white bowl

Thai Broccoli Spinach Soup

Incredibly delicious and chocked full of healthy veggies, this vibrantly green Thai Broccoli Spinach Soup comes together quickly and can be served as a side or a complete meal in a bowl!

Bacon wrapped green bean bundles on a white rectangular platter.

Make-Ahead Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

These Bacon Wrapped Green Beans are extraordinarily delicious and, even better, they can be prepped a day in advance for easy entertaining!

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Easy Leprechaun Shortbread Bites

These melt-in-your-mouth Leprechaun Shortbread Bites, inspired by the magical Emerald Isle, are delicious, easy and so fun to gift to family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. with an adorable, free printable label!

Thought for the day:

You have said, "Seek my face".
My heart says to You, "Your face, Lord, do I seek. 
Hide not Your face from me".
Psalm 27:8-9

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Show Me Your Face

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  1. Would love pdf files for the pepper jelly and the shortbread bites. Can’t wait to make these recipes!