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St. Patrick's Day is always fun, but the morning after, head pounding and body aching, is decidedly not. There must be a cure, right? Some people would tell you to eat something greasy and fried. Others would just pour you another drink. But if you’re trying to be functional, neither of those are the way to go. We did some research and found out the most effective foods at reducing hangover symptoms. We scoured the Internet and came up with a list of the best things you could eat when hungover: eggs, ginger, tomatoes, miso, asparagus, soup, bananas, soup, and oatmeal. For pseudo-scientific reasons that we won’t get into, these are all the best things you could do for yourself on the morning after a long night. So, crawl out of bed, get your sunglasses and Advil, and put on your apron.
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Toasted Almond and Coconut Quinoa Porridge
This creamy, rich, and sweet bowl of quinoa porridge is rich in fiber and complete protein. Get the recipe on Food52.
Butternut Squash Soup with Miso and Coconut
This soup is savory, spicy, and, with the addition of earthy miso, completely unexpected. Eat it with a huge hunk of fresh baguette for added hangover curing. Get the recipe on Food52.
Espresso Banana Bread
Espresso is a subtle addition to moist, rich banana bread. Add chocolate chips if you're really struggling, or just eat it plain. Get the recipe on Food52.
Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Miso-Ginger Dressing
This incredibly flavor-packed, completely vegan dressing turns inexpensive cabbage and carrots into a memorable side dish with tons of texture. We don't usually have cabbage for breakfast, but in this case we will make an exception. Get the recipe on Food52.
Egg Drop Soup with Ginger, Chiles and Spring Peas
A touch of fresh vegetables, lacy egg, and a comforting broth combine for a soup that is much more graceful than last night was. Get the recipe on Food52.
Asparagus with Young Garlic and Horseradish
This takes advantage of the essential goodness of its four ingredients, and lets the flavor of the fresh asparagus shine through. The sharp bite of horseradish is the perfect way to kick your morning into shape. Get the recipe on Food52.
Barbara Lynch's Spicy Tomato Soup
This bold, spicy soup has only five ingredients and can be made on a whim -- the perfect way to start your day. Get the recipe on Food52.
Steel-Cut Oats with Almond Butter and Honey
There is no better way to be greeted on a hungover morning than with a steaming batch of steel cut oats, ready for a dollop of rich, toasty almond butter and a swirl of honey. Get the recipe on Food52.
Green Smoothie with Avocado
A little avocado goes a long way in a smoothie, lending a pillowy, silky smooth texture that words can't really do justice to. This power-packed drink also has a health does of mango, banana, and spinach. Get the recipe on Food52.
Daniel Patterson's Poached Scrambled Eggs
These are the quickest and fluffiest of scrambled eggs, made with an exceedingly forgiving technique. Get the recipe on Food52.