The luck of the Irish is upon us!  Even if you’re not a wee bit of Irish, everyone is allowed to be on St. Patrick’s Day.  It’s a reason to drink, eat and be merry with friends, family and even make some new buddies.  Whether you’re at the bar or at home, try out some of these food and drink recipes to share!

St. Paddy’s Day Cabbage, Potatoes & Tempeh [Vegan] As a vegetarian twist on the old corned beef and cabbage tradition, smoky tempeh is paired with cabbage and potatoes.  Of course, if you don’t like tempeh, the cabbage and potatoes make a wonderful side dish, or is filling enough to be the main course!
Smirnoff’s Irish Goodbye
Whether you’re Irish or not, you might have heard of, or possibly participated in an “Irish Goodbye” — a tradition of leaving a party or bad date without bidding farewell. This tradition isn’t in the best of taste, so maybe skip it and enjoy a delicious St. Patrick’s Day cocktail instead! Drop a .75 ounce shot of Smirnoff’s Kissed Caramel Vodka into an 8 ounce glass of Hard Apple Cider. After trying it myself, this sweet and strong concoction will leave you wanting more, but will also knock you off your shamrocks! Drink responsibly. Side note: try a shot of Smirnoff’s Kissed Caramel Vodka in your coffee. Delicious!
Browned Butter Irish Soda Bread [Vegan] Irish soda bread sometimes gets a bad wrap for being dry and flavorless. This recipe from TheVegLife.com is moist and delicious! Try it with Earth Balance butter and strawberry preserves for a top o’ the mornin’ treat.
St. Patties’ Day Shephard’s Pie [Dairy-Free/Gluten-Free] Our friend Mandi at Nosh & Nurture always whips up healthy/allergen-free concoctions! Try out her St. Patrick’s Day Shephard’s Pie recipe! (Half Full Vegan Tip: Substitute Beyond Meat’s Beef Crumbles for the Ground Turkey/Beef. This way, it’s still gluten-free as well as soy-free!)
Irish Whiskey Cake [Vegan] This recipe from Peta.org is great with chopped nuts added to it and topped with either Powdered Sugar or a whiskey-coffee glaze. If you make it, let us know what you did to personalize this recipe!
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