From Fine Cooking Books

My kosher granfather wouldn't have dreamed of melting Muenster cheese on his corned beef, but I can't resist this combination after having enjoyed it in Germany as an adult.

Corned Beef Panini with Muenster Cheese and Wilted Cabbage

From Better Homes and Gardens

For many, corned beef and cabbage is a St. Patrick's Day tradition. Slow cooking tenderizes the brisket, which is the centerpiece of this one-dish meal.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

From The Food Channel

Delight the crowd with a platter of these on-trend mini sandwiches piled high with thin sliced corned beef, Irish Cheddar cheese and coarse-ground country mustard on soft bakery-style potato rolls. Great served with our Guinness Beer Battered Onion Rings and a cold one. Get your Irish on!

Corned Beef and Irish Cheddar Sliders

From Better Homes and Gardens

Crème de Menthe and white chocolate make these adorable green cupcakes every bit as delicious as the fast-food milkshake. When using food coloring, add the color a tiny bit at a time so that you get the exact tint you have in mind.

Shamrock Milkshake Cupcakes

From Midwest Living

Slow cooking tenderizes the brisket, which is the centerpiece of this hearty, one-dish meal. Make it for a St. Patrick's Day dinner.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

From The Food Channel

Irish Coffee was originally created by an Irish chef/barman as a warm and welcoming drink for the first American tourists who arrived in Ireland via transatlantic passenger airplanes.

Classic Irish Coffee

From Family Circle

Although it's most popular around St. Patrick's Day, this recipe is delicious year-round. Simply combine corned beef and vegetables in a slow cooker to create this hearty one-dish meal.

Corned Beef and Cabbage

From Family Circle

Bake this moist cake for a potluck and it will be the talk of the party. Pistachio pudding mix colors the cake batter bright green.

pistachio cake

From EatingWell

Lamb stew is Irish penicillin: a rich stew full of potatoes, leeks and carrots that'll cure whatever ails you. In traditional fashion, nothing here is browned first, just all stewed together. To keep it healthy make sure to trim the lamb of any visible fat before you cook it.

Irish Lamb Stew

From Family Circle

What happens when you mix the ingredients for a Reuben sandwich in a casserole? You wind up with this yummy hot dip. Serve the appetizer with rye crackers or party rye bread.

reuben dip

From The Food Channel

This impressive easy-to-assemble dessert features hearty chunks of chocolate-pecan brownies layered with scoops of Irish cream, chocolate chip and coffee fudge-swirl ice cream and warm chocolate sauce.

Dublin Mudslide Brownie Sundae

From Better Homes and Gardens

For a chocolate-only cheesecake, or for a cheesecake with just a hint of liqueur, simply substitute an equal amount of whipping cream or milk to replace the liqueur.

Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

If you like Reuben sandwiches, you'll love this no-fry version that uses puff pastry shells instead of bread...it puts an elegant spin on this tasty pub favorite.

St. Patrick's Reuben Stack

From Better Homes and Gardens

Fun cookies to make for St. Patrick's Day--or any day. Kids like the color o-green, sparkle o-green sugar, and flavor o-mint.

Shamrock Cookies

From Better Homes and Gardens

Inspiration for this indulgence came from the popular beverage that marries coffee, Irish whiskey, and cream.

Irish Coffee Ice Cream

From Better Homes and Gardens

This hearty roast beef and vegetable main-dish recipe is another option for the more traditional St. Patrick's Day fare.

St. Pat's Beef & Veggies

From Better Homes and Gardens

This mint-layered fudge candy recipe, decorated for Christmas or St. Patrick's Day celebrations, is topped with walnuts. Make and refrigerate the fudge up to two weeks before serving.

Mint-Layer Fudge

From Better Homes and Gardens

Celebrate the luck o' the Irish by serving these festive cupcakes for dessert. Kids and leprechauns alike will love the color and the loads of chocolate chips inside!

St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes

From Ready Crust

Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Pie

From Family Circle

Pots de creme are creamy, rich custards baked in individual dishes. In this version, Irish cream liqueur adds its distinctive flavor to the classic dessert recipe.

Irish Pots De Creme

From Fine Cooking Magazine

I named this light, refreshing salad after a famous song by Johnny Cash about Ireland. It's a nice starter or side for spring menus.

Forty Shades of Green Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Feather Rolls

From Better Homes and Gardens

Prepare this creamy first-course soup recipe to serve with grilled meats.

Fresh Pea Soup

From Family Circle

Low-calorie meringue cookies are great for dieters who yearn for just a nibble of something sweet--like this recipe, which is made with pistachio nuts and dipped in chocolate.

Choco-Pistachio Meringues

From Better Homes and Gardens

This layered sandwich recipe of pastrami, spinach, and vegetable cream-cheese spread, is sliced in quarters and threaded onto skewers. Serve it for lunch or dinner.

Pastrami Kabob Sandwiches