St. Patrick's Day Recipe Ideas

Lamb is the classic meat of Ireland and this lamb leg goes in the smoker to give it a deep and rich smokey flavor. The slow roasting ensures a tender cut of meat and the potatoes smoke underneath the lamb to combine the flavors. This dish is simple and yet elegant and perfect for any occasion, but its roots in Irish Cooking make it perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

Every store rolls out the corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. The problem is that most people don't know what to do with it. It gets boiled and baked and served dry with cabbage. That is a real shame. Corned beef is already cooked and perfect for so many uses. This burger gets topped with finely chopped corned beef and a fried egg. It is truly and an incredible burger that will be a favorite all year long.

You don't generally think of the grill when it comes to making meatloaf, but it is actually a fantastic way to prepare it. All you really needs is a few layers of aluminum foil, well greased to set it on and you can put some smoke flavor into any meatloaf. This festive meatloaf is loaded with both ground beef and lamb, white cheddar, and plenty of stout beer. I recommend a smokey, charcoal fire to grill this, but a gas will work almost as well.

No cookout is complete without a great potato salad and this one is quick and easy. Based on the classic recipe, this one gets a hint of tangy flavors and just enough dill pickle to lift it up to perfection. This is one of my all-time favorite potato salad recipes.