I'm feeling a little green...
Even if you don't normally celebrate St. Patrick's Day by drinking green beer, you can have a little fun by getting green with your food.
Here are a few simple recipes to get you started. I have included a few side dishes, but most are very tasty desserts and drinks - perfect for getting the party started.
Cakes and Cookies
For everyone with a sweet tooth, try these green coated concoctions.
- Shamrock Cupcakes
- It doesn't take the luck of the Irish to make these St. Patty's Day treats look so sweet -- just a clever baking technique.
- Rainbow and Pot of Gold Cupcakes
- These fun cupcakes lead you to gold at the end of the rainbow.
- All Green Cookies
- This sugar cookie recipe makes great shamrocks - or any other green things you can think of!
- Shamrock Cupcake Recipe
- Green gumdrops adorn this festive St. Patty's cupcake.
- St. Patrick's Day Shortbread Recipe
- Buttery shortbread, a layer of toffee and chocolate topping make these cookie bars a favorite sweet among families in Ireland.
Green Ice Cream Drinks
Yum yum, what's a party without ice cream? Enjoy creme de mint or mint chocolate chip in one of these tasty desserts.Lucky Lime Float
Scoop lime sherbet into a mug and add 7Up. Garnish with whipped cream, green sugar sprinkles, and a perfect cherry on top.
Leprechaun Ale
Similar to the Lucky Lime Float, scoop lime sherbet into a mug and pour ginger ale over it. This is an especially tasty treat if you coat the glass rim in green sugar first, margarita style.
Irish Mint Float
Scoop mint chocolate chip ice cream into a glass and fill with milk. Top with whipped cream and green sugar sprinkles and a perfect cherry.
Grasshopper
There are several ways to make a grasshopper. One recipe calls for equal parts green creme de menthe, white creme de cacao, and light cream. My favorite version is just to put milk and mint chocolate chip ice cream in a blender with a few shots of creme de menthe. MMmmmmm mmmmmm good!
Drinks and Spirits
Share the spirit this St. Patrick's Day with a green toast!
- Saint Patrick's Punch
- A simple green drink you can make at home, with or without alcohol.
- Homemade Lime-ade Recipe
- Make it a green and delicious St. Patrick's Day with this green drink kids love.
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Easy green standbys
Some green desserts aren't hard at all, and you might even make them throughout the rest of the year.Try:
- green colored hard-boiled eggs
- pistachio pudding
- olives
- lime Jello
- candied mint leaves
- green M&Ms, Skittles, and Sweet Tarts
- Kool-Aid and Gatorade
- mint chocolate chip ice cream
- lime yogurt
- green fruit snacks and rolls
Side dishes
You can make an entire St. Patty's day meal of green foods. Here are some tasty side dish ideas!
- Sweet Green Pretzel Recipe
- A tasty new twist on the St. Pat's shamrock using premade breadstick dough.
- Green Garlic Bread Recipe
- Make it a green and delicious St. Patrick's Day with this green cuisine.
- Green Green Salad Recipe
- Absolutely everything on this salad is GREEN!
Green fruit salad
You can make a simple green fruit salad in minutes, or use the pieces to decorate desserts. Better yet, layer the fruit into strawberry shortcake cups and top with whipped cream!- green grapes
- pears
- kiwis
- green apples
- chunks of lime (if you're feeling brave)
More yummy desserts
- Pot of Gold Jello Dessert
- Surprise your favorite little people on March 17th with these wee emerald pots filled with sweet, edible gold.
- Kiwi Lime Pie Dessert
- Irish eyes will smile when you serve this festive St. Patrick's Day pie.
Get your Drinking Gear Here!
Show off your Irish side with great St. Patty's apparel.
Top 'o the morning to ya!
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beachbum_gabby
very interesting lens. Live healthy! Posted March 25, 2008 |
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KimGiancaterino
An Angel has blessed your lens... and that's no blarney! Posted March 20, 2008 |
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ILoveObento
Thanks for the green ideas! Posted March 19, 2008 |
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funwithtrains
Great Lens! Posted March 17, 2008 |
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StacymomBiz
Great lens and great ideas! Happy St. Patrick's Day and keep up the great work! 5 Stars from Stacy ;-) Posted March 17, 2008 |
