St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Ideas

If you’ve been in Chicago around March 17, you may have seen the Chicago River dyed green. You know you’ll see people in that springtime color, as well. When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day dessert ideas, do they all have to be green, too?
Actually, there is more to St. Patrick’s Day than the color [...]

St Patrick’s Day Lime Punch

Ingredients:
½ gallon lime sherbet, softened in fridge before using
2 liters Sprite or 7-up
Instructions:
With a hand mixer, blend softened sherbet and soda in a big punch bowl. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until party time.

St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas

Come March 17, you can expect to see nearly everyone wearing the color green. Why, you may ask. It’s St. Patrick’s Day, of course! To help you celebrate the day, here are some St. Patrick’s Day party ideas you may want to use.
Obviously, you’ll want to set aside St. Patrick’s Day for your party, if [...]

Shamrock Cookies Icing

Ingredients:
3 cups powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla
10 drops green food coloring
¼ cup margarine
5 tbsp milk
¼ tsp salt
Instructions:
Place the powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. With a mixing spoon, work the margarine into the sugar, then add salt and vanilla. Stir in the milk slowly while stirring continuously. The icing should be soft and smooth. Add [...]

Shamrock Cookies

Ingredients:
½ cup shortening
½ cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, beaten
½ tsp salt
5 cups flour
¼ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
Mix shortening and sugar until creamy using an electric mixer. Add the eggs and combine well. Stir in milk, vanilla and salt. Then carefully mix in the flour. Work the dough with your [...]