Make these delicious St. Patrick's Day recipes to have a frolicking good time!
St. Patrick's Day is one hard holiday to celebrate. The majority of people celebrate with alcohol and stay out late, which isn't an easy task to do when young children are afoot. To compromise - make it a fun family day instead. You can use these two recipes strictly for St. Patrick's Day, but they work well any time of the year too.
St. Patrick's Day Bread
Need a quick treat to make today or take to a gathering for a St. Patrick's Day party? This yummy bread recipe can be dyed a 'little greener' to make it more festive. Serve alone when it is cooled or dab a little butter on top for extra goodness.
St. Patrick's Day Bread (aka Pistachio Bread)
1 18 oz white cake mix
4 eggs
1/4 c oil
1 c sour cream
1 3 oz box instant pistachio pudding
1/2 tsp almond extract
Mix all ingredients together. Pour into two greased loaf pans. Bake at 300 for 50 minutes. Cool on rack and turn out of pan. Enjoy!
Homemade Shamrock Shakes
Need something to quench your thirst? How about a homemade shake to save you a trip through the drive through of a famous fast food place? This St. Patrick's day recipe can be whipped up in no time.
2 c Vanilla Ice Cream
1 tsp Spearmint Extract
2-4 drops green food coloring
1 c milk
Pour in a blender and mix until smooth. Pour into two glasses and enjoy!
Shamrock Sugar Cookies
Do you still need more fun ideas for the kids to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day? How about making some good ol' fashioned sugar cookies and use a shamrock shaped cookie cutter? Perfect for a snack to take to school or enjoy at home.
2 sticks butter
1 1/2 c sugar
Cream together and add:
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
drop green food coloring optional
Mix well and add:
3 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Mix until combined. Roll on floured surface and use shamrock cookie cutter. Place on ungreased tray and cook for 6-10 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove from tray and cool. Spread white or green frosting and add green sugar sprinkles.
No matter what you decide to make on St. Patrick's Day, don't forget to wear green! Start this tradition early so your kids can enjoy it as they grow up too.
