Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Celebrating special days can be so much fun in the kitchen!   St. Patrick's Day is an easy one especially if you're not trying to do an authentic meal.  I made Corned Beef and Cabbage last year and I was the only one who liked it.  This year we'll be more relaxed....  and have fun with GREEN.  I've got to stay at home today as I have someone coming to pick something up.  I don't know a time, so I'm planning on needing to be here all day.  THEREFORE, I need to work with things I have on hand.  (seeing as I don't always plan ahead lol)

I found a recipe for Colcannon.   You can find the description and some history on it here ...   and I'm using a recipe I found for Colcannon, here.   I have cabbage, potatoes, bacon & onion on hand - sounds easy!  I think I'll just do either pork chops or onion burgers as our main dish, a tossed GREEN salad and GREEN beans to go with it.  Who cares about needing a variety of color today?!  Our theme is GREEN!    ~:o)

Dessert was tough.  I REALLY wanted to make a Grasshopper Pie.  Alas, I don't have any of that on hand except for the eggs.  Dave was nice & shared the last sleeve of Oreo's last night.  Aw well.... another year maybe.  INSTEAD We'll be having St. Patrick's Day Trifle.  I baked a white cake from a mix - adding green food coloring to half of it.  (I used a 9x13 pan - poured 1/2 of the white batter into the pan - set the opposite edge of the pan up on a small block to tilt the pan & keep that white batter on one side.  Mixed green food coloring in the other half of the batter, set the pan level & quickly poured the green batter on the other side and baked as directed)   I'll use that cake, pistachio & vanilla puddings mixed together, and pineapple, and layer in a clear bowl.  I'll top with cool whip or whipped cream - depending on what I find in the freezer.  If nothing else, it will definitely be GREEN!   If it turns out pretty, and I remember, I'll post a picture when it's done.

Have fun finding ways to celebrate at your house!  The kids would probably be thrilled with green punch and mint ice cream!   Happy Holidays!

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  1. DesMarch 17, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    I'm all about trifle! That's a great idea with the green food coloring and cake mix.

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  2. Joyfulmom8March 17, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Des - you inspired me. :) I would probably prefer chocolate, but I can't figure out how to make it GREEN! LOL

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