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Crochet Shamrock Garland

By Lorraine

Make a quick and easy St Patrick's Day decoration. A crochet shamrock garland is so cute hung on a window, mantle or frame in Irish green.Irish or not, it is always fun to celebrate St Patrick’s Day each March 17th. Make a quick and easy crochet shamrock garland for your home as a cute decoration to hang across a window, mantle or frame.Continue Reading

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Colcannon Ballad

By Lorraine

A sweet, nostalgic ballad by Mary Black, Colcannon is an Irish song of memories of youth and a happier era. Listen to this lively piece.Did you know there is a song about a traditional Irish potato dish? It is a sweet, nostalgic ballad by Mary        Black titled, Colcannon.Continue Reading

Filed Under: Holidays, Recipes, Vegetables & Sides Tagged With: cabbage, colcannon, Irish, poem, potatoes, St Patrick's day

Colcannon

By Lorraine

A traditional Irish side dish, colcannon is a filling and delicious combination of potatoes, cabbage and bacon. A must for dinner each St Patrick's Day.A traditional Irish side dish, colcannon is a filling and delicious combination of potatoes, cabbage and bacon. Great anytime but so perfect with dinner each St Patrick’s Day.Continue Reading

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Irish Blessings

By Lorraine

March. A month of swings from wintry chills and springtime thrills. Snow boots and flip-flops (well almost). It is the month we celebrate St. Patrick's Day and think of shamrocks, leprechauns, Irish food, all things green and Irish Blessings. Some are sweet, some are funny and some are... well, so Irish.
March. A month of swings from wintry chills and springtime thrills. Snow boots and flip-flops (well almost). It is the month we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and think of shamrocks, leprechauns, Irish food, all things green and Irish Blessings. Some are sweet, some are funny and some are… well, so Irish.

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Shepherd’s Pie

By Lorraine

 
Is it Cottage Pie or Shepherd's Pie? Did you know there is a difference between “cottage pie” and “shepherd’s pie?” Shepherd’s pie should only be named as such if it contains lamb, and “cottage” usually applies to one made with beef. Whatever you call it, it is a delicious, budget meal.Is it Cottage Pie or Shepherd’s Pie? Did you know there is a difference between “cottage pie” and “shepherd’s pie?” Shepherd’s pie should only be named as such if it contains lamb, and “cottage” usually applies to one made with beef.Continue Reading

Filed Under: Beef, Holidays, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: ground beef, Irish, potatoes, St Patrick's day

St Patrick’s Day Roundup of Ideas

By Lorraine

All you need for celebrating St Patrick's Day with a Roundup of Ideas for appetizer, entrees and sweet treat dessert. Festive Irish Cream Cake, Lamb Stew, Irish Soda Bread, buttery cookies, Frozen Minty Mousse Pie, Shamrock Milkshake, Corned Beef Brisket, and Potato Skins plus more. Scroll through and get ready to party! 
All you need for celebrating is this St Patrick’s Day Roundup of Ideas for appetizer, entrees and sweet treat dessert. Festive Irish Cream Cake, Lamb Stew, Irish Soda Bread, buttery cookies, Frozen Minty Mousse Pie, Shamrock Milkshake, Corned Beef Brisket, and Potato Skins plus more. Scroll through and get ready to party!

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Irish Lamb Stew

By Lorraine

Easy recipe for Irish Lamb Stew with leeks, carrots, parsnips and dill. Perfect for St Patrick's Day. Substitute beef if you prefer for this gluten-free dinner entrée.Instead of our usual St. Patrick’s Day dinner of corned beef and cabbage, I made Irish Lamb Stew, brimming with leeks, carrots, parsnips and flavored with dill. Thickened with cornstarch instead of flour, it is gluten-free.

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Frozen Minty Mousse Pie

By Lorraine

 

It’s that time of year when green becomes the most popular color and little Leprechauns get excited about St. Patrick’s Day. Frozen Minty Mousse Pie in a chocolate graham cracker crust and layered with ice cream, chocolaty mousse and topped with whipped cream makes dessert magical!

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9 of Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Foods

By Lorraine

9 of Our Favorite St. Patrick's Day Foods for traditional dinner, side dishes and desserts.
Here are some yummy suggestions to make for St Patrick’s Day whether or not your are Irish. 9 of Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Foods that have become traditions year after year.
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Filed Under: Desserts, Holidays, Recipes, Sweet Treats Tagged With: Baking, St Patrick's day

Irish Cream Cake Roll

By Lorraine

You'll think you've reached the rainbow's end with this over-the-top, Double Chocolate Irish Cream Cake Roll. It is filled with a creamy chocolate center and then covered with a decadent chocolate ganache. Bits of minty chocolate garnish the top for an impressive dessert that will please any Irishman or Irish Lassie.You’ll think you’ve reached the rainbow’s end with this over-the-top, Double Chocolate Irish Cream Cake Roll. It is filled with a creamy chocolate center and then covered with a decadent chocolate ganache. Bits of minty chocolate garnish the top for an impressive dessert that will please any Irishman or Irish Lassie.Continue Reading

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Grasshopper Dessert Squares

By Lorraine

 
 
Frozen, minty Grasshopper Dessert Squares are the perfect St Patrick's day treat or any time you want an easy, no-bake dessert. Crust is made using fudge mint cookies and then filed with ice cream and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Make ahead and freeze and it is ready whenever you want.Frozen, minty Grasshopper Dessert Squares are the perfect St Patrick’s day treat or any time you want an easy, no-bake dessert. Crust is made using fudge mint cookies and then filed with ice cream and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Make ahead and freeze and it is ready whenever you want.Continue Reading

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Corned Beef Brisket with a Mustard Glaze

By Lorraine

Making corned beef brisket is a tradition for St. Patrick’s Day dinner. I simply follow the cooking directions on the package but take it one step further. Corned beef brisket with a mustard glaze adds a subtle sweetness and a nice browned top on the meat.Continue Reading

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Crochet Shamrock Garland

By Lorraine

St. Patrick's Day Blog Crawl with recipes for Shamrock cookies, milk shake, minty ice cream sandwiches, Irish soda bread and cute crochet shamrock garland.A number of years ago, Sweet Kathleen @Cuisine Kathleen hosted her third annual, St. Patrick’s Day Blog Crawl  linking lots of great St. Patrick’s Day posts. I shared recipes for Buttery Shamrock cookies, Shamrock milkshake, minty ice cream sandwiches, Irish soda bread and a Crochet Shamrock Garland.

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Shamrock Milkshake

By Lorraine

Frosty and minty, Shamrock Milkshake is similar to its fast-food version available each March for St Patrick's Day. Easy recipe to make you own using ice cream, milk, cream and mint for a delightful beverage treat. Similar to McDonald’s Shamrock Shake, this Shamrock milkshake version is not as thick, lighter in texture and flavor intensity. It is very refreshing and enjoyable and you won’t have to suck with all you might to get some through the straw to enjoy this minty St Patrick’s Day beverage.

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Irish Soda Bread and an Irish Hymn

By Lorraine

 
What would St Patrick's Day be without a traditional loaf of Irish Soda bread. And today is a good reason to bake up a loaf even if you aren't Irish. This easy recipe is just perfect with a cup of tea and yet hearty enough to serve along side a meaty entree.

What would St Patrick’s Day be without a traditional loaf of Irish Soda bread. And today is a good reason to bake up a loaf even if you aren’t Irish. It is just perfect with a cup of tea and yet hearty enough to serve along side a meaty entrée.

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Filed Under: Breads - Quick & Yeast, Holidays, Recipes Tagged With: bread, holidays, St Patrick's day

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