St David's Day recipes (2024)

Showing 1 to 24 of 34 results

Welsh cakes
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.147 ratings
Pice ar y maen, a Welsh teatime treat passed on through generations and still as popular as ever. Perfect for making with the children
- 16 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.7 ratings
Use Caerphilly or Wensleydale cheese and a nutty topping in this make-ahead, lunchtime tart
- 1 hr 25 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings
Try a twist on bara brith – the classic Welsh teacake – made with chocolate, orange and ginger. It's perfect for celebrating St David’s Day
- 1 hr 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Welsh onion cake with caerphilly
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.5 ratings
Take this Welsh classic to the next level by adding sharp, salty cheese and sweet leeks. It’s the perfect dish for St David’s Day or an easy family dinner
- 1 hr 35 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
St David's Day risotto
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.5 ratings
Celebrate St. David's Day in fine style with this recipe for a light and creamy risotto
- 30 mins
- Easy
Glamorgan sausages
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.15 ratings
See Also
Gluten-free Yorkshire Pudding Recipe - BEST EVER! (3-Ingredients)44 Mouthwatering Low FODMAP Recipes For IBS (+ Printable PDF)30 Easy Butternut Squash Recipes That Give Pumpkin A Run For Its Money Vegetable Soup Recipe
Make your own Glamorgan sausages, a traditional Welsh vegetarian sausage featuring cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs. Make a batch of 12 and freeze any you don't eat
- 50 mins
- Easy
Vegan Welsh cakes
A star rating of 4 out of 5.8 ratings
Make a vegan version of Welsh cakes, with all the flavour of the traditional recipe but free from dairy. Sprinkle with sugar to finish and serve warm or cold
- 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.3 ratings
Chef Stephen Terry showcases the best Welsh ingredients in this prepare-ahead dinner party starter
- 25 mins
- Easy
Bara brith
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.46 ratings
Good Food reader, Win Morgan shares her recipe for this traditional Welsh tea bread loaf with mixed spice - serve sliced and spread with butter
- 1 hr 40 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.11 ratings
Make St David's Day one to remember with this deliciously hearty hotpot
- 30 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Rarebit toasts
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.17 ratings
This comforting snack is super-quick and easy, perfect for suppertime snacking.
- 10 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Cheesy leeks with ham
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.8 ratings
This a great main to have up your sleeve, it's delicious with pasta or some crusty bread
See Also
Spicy Parsnip and Apple Soup Recipe
- 25 mins
- Easy
Welsh rarebit
A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.16 ratings
Indulge in a slice of bubbling, golden-brown, cheesy Welsh rarebit for a satisfying lunch. Serve piping hot from the grill with plenty of chopped chives
- 30 mins
- Easy
Cauliflower rarebits
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.12 ratings
Combine cauliflower cheese with a traditional Welsh rarebit for the perfect pub lunch. Serve with chutney, watercress salad and a pint of beer
- 45 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Melty onion toasts
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.8 ratings
Make the onion topping for this simple gastropub-style starter up to two days ahead
- 55 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.11 ratings
Not just for St David's day, make this tasty tart for two for any special occasion
- 40 mins
- Easy
Sugar-crusted lamb
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.12 ratings
This scrumptious lamb dish takes only minutes to prepare
- 20 mins
- Easy
Welsh onion cake
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings
This is Welsh comfort food at its finest - layers of sliced potatoes and soft onions cooked together until sticky and golden
- 1 hr 50 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Welsh rarebit muffins
A star rating of 4 out of 5.67 ratings
Get the kids to help make these yummy muffins, perfect for lunchboxes
- 40 mins
- Easy
Bacheldre Welsh clay-pot bread
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Celebrate St David’s Day with this delicious loaf baked in a clay pot
- 4 hrs 40 mins
- More effort
Smoked haddock rarebit
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.7 ratings
Serve cheesy rarebits with a herby green salad for a quick snacky supper
- 30 mins
- Easy
Braised lamb shanks
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.93 ratings
Lamb shanks are good value, and as each one is a portion, serving is a cinch. You can braise the shanks up to two days ahead
- 2 hrs 40 mins
- More effort
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.178 ratings
A one-pot risotto you don't need to stand over for half an hour? Got to be a midweek winner
- 40 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.29 ratings
Young Good Food reader Carla loves making up her own recipes, like these easy snacks that go brilliantly with soup
- 40 mins
- Easy

Load next

FAQs

What were St David's Day last words? ›

His last words to his followers came from a sermon he gave on the previous Sunday: 'Be joyful, keep the faith, and do the little things that you have heard and seen me do. ' The phrase 'Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd' - 'Do the little things in life' - is still a well-known maxim in Wales.

Read The Full Story ›

What does Dydd GŴYL DEWI Hapus mean in Welsh? ›

Welsh people will also greet each other with 'Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus', which translates as happy St Davids Day in Welsh.

Get More Info ›

Which vegetable is the symbol of Saint David? ›

In an age-old ritual dating back to 1916 on the battlefields of the Somme in WW1, every St David's Day, soldiers of the Welsh Guards are presented with ceremonial leeks. In turn, St David's Day has become symbolic of their bravery.

Show Me More ›

How do you wish someone a happy St David's Day? ›

Children go to school in traditional Welsh dress. Flags are flown. The Welsh National Anthem is sung with extra fervour, and around the world, Welsh people wish each other a 'Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus' - 'Happy St David's Day' in Welsh.

View Details ›

Why is St David's Day so important? ›

Significance of the day

David's fame as a teacher and his asceticism spread among Celtic Christians, and he helped found about 1200 monasteries. His foundation at Glyn Rhosyn became an important Christian shrine, and the most important centre in Wales. The date of Saint David's death is believed to be 1 March 589.

Tell Me More ›

Why is it called St David's Day? ›

St David's Day Celebrations. Traditionally known as the “feast day of Saint David”, March 1st has been a day of celebration in Wales since the 12th century and as well as St David as his achievements, it's a day to honour Wales as a whole.

View Details ›

What does yaki dah mean in Welsh? ›

How do you say cheers in Welsh? The Welsh word for cheers is 'iechyd da'. It is a common phrase used in Wales, even among those who don't speak Welsh fluently. Over the years, the saying has become anglicised among the English-speaking in Wales, and is often pronounced 'yaki dah'.

What miracles did St David perform? ›

There are many stories of St David's miracles. They include bringing a dead boy back to life by splashing the child's face with tears, and restoring a blind man's sight. David's best-known miracle took place in the village of Llanddewi Brefi.

Explore More ›

How do they celebrate St David's Day? ›

Usually, St David's Day is a day of parades, concerts and eisteddfodau (festivals of music, language and culture). St David's Day traditions include proudly pinning our national emblems, the daffodil or a leek, to your lapel. Children go to school in traditional Welsh dress. Flags are flown.

Discover More Details ›

What do you have on St David's Day? ›

This is marked by an array of festivities encompassing feasting, parades, singing and poetry competitions. Needless to say, food and drink feature largely as an expression of national identity, with leeks worn as badges and Welsh cakes being rustled up in fairs, shops and households across the nation.

Get More Info Here ›

What is the main meal of the day in Israel? ›

The main meal in Israel is usually at mid-day and is often a meat meal. The evening meal is usually a light dairy meal.

Discover More Details ›

What are traditional Welsh foods? ›

Dishes such as cawl, Welsh rarebit, laverbread, Welsh cakes, bara brith (literally "speckled bread") or the Glamorgan sausage have all been regarded as symbols of Welsh food. Cawl, pronounced in a similar way to the English word "cowl", can be regarded as Wales' national dish.

View Details ›