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
Colcannon Ballad
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
Colcannon
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
Irish Blessings
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.
Shepherd’s Pie
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 ReadingSt Patrick’s Day Roundup of Ideas
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!
Irish Lamb Stew
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.Frozen Minty Mousse Pie
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!
9 of Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Foods
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.
Irish Cream Cake Roll
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 ReadingGrasshopper Dessert Squares
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 ReadingCorned Beef Brisket with a Mustard Glaze
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 ReadingCrochet 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.
Shamrock Milkshake
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.
Irish Soda Bread and an Irish Hymn
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.