Creative Green Food Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day!

St. Patrick’s Day has arrived! Celebrate the luck of the Irish with these festive St. Paddy’s Day recipes that turn average every-day foods into masterpieces of all things green. Grab the kiddos and make these fun meals together or have your friends over for an Irish-inspired get together. Either way, these delicious green treats are a fun way to celebrate March 17th! (Image via Kara’s Party Ideas)

History of St. Patrick’s Day

Before we get into the galánta (the Irish term for delicious) recipes, we’re sharing a bit about the history of St. Patrick’s Day to fully appreciate the holiday. Each year, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated to commemorate the life and death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day was initially observed as a religious holiday with various feasts throughout Ireland. Today, St. Patrick’s Day is internationally celebrated as a day to recognize Irish culture and heritage. Now that you know a little more about the holiday, check out the yummy recipes below to celebrate with your loved ones!

Green Candied Popcorn

Ready to create a delicious green St. Patrick’s Day treat the whole family will love? This green candied popcorn is a colorful and scrumptious treat that’ll do just the trick! Check out the easy-to-follow instructions below. Enoy! (Image via Disney Family Blog)

Ingredients

• 4 quarts popped corn
• 1 1/2 Cups sugar
• 1/2 Cup light corn syrup
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional, does make mixture slightly more creamy)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Green food coloring (I used about 1/8 teaspoon Wilton paste color in Kelly Green)

Directions

1. In heavy saucepan on medium heat melt butter then add sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar and salt. Increase temperature to medium high and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar.
2. Once mixture boils, add in food coloring and stop stirring. Boil for 5 minutes (Do not stir). Mixture should be about 250-260 degrees.
3. Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla and baking soda. Working quickly and while mixture is foamy, pour mixture over popped corn and gently stir to coat popcorn.
4. Place popcorn into a large roaster or rimmed baking sheet (lined with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray) and bake at 200° F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

This delicious recipe comes to us from the foodie blog Skip to My Lou.

Scrumdiddlyumptious Green Pancakes

Ready to try a St. Paddy’s Day recipe Mary Poppins would love? This scrumdiddlyumptious recipe for green pancakes is the perfect answer! Created using simple ingredients like eggs, milk, and flour, these pancakes are as easy to make as they are delicious. Your kiddos will love waking up to a St. Paddy’s Day-inspired breakfast with these festive pancakes. (Image via Mix and Match Mamas)

Ingredients

• 1 box of white cake mix
• ½ cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• A few drops of green food coloring

Directions

1. Preheat your griddle to medium-high.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl with a whisk to create the batter.
3. Scoop pancake batter onto greased griddle and cook until golden brown. Flip over and cook other sides.
4. Repeat until all batter is used.

This delicious recipe comes to us from the foodie blog Mix and Match Mama’s.

Shamrock Juice

If you’re looking to make a more adult-inspired beverage, the Shamrock Juice is the way to go. This drink recipe can actually be made as a mocktail or a cocktail, so everyone on your guest list can enjoy this slurrrrrp-worthy drink (Image via Mix That Drink)

Ingredients

• Pineapple Juice
• Sparkling Lemonade
• Sparkling White Grape Juice
• Lime Popsicles
• Optional: vodka

Directions

1. Add 1 part of each item evenly into a large mixing bowl.
2. Let lime popsicles become soft, then cut into small sections.
3. Optional: add 1 shot of vodka to each drink
4. Mix thoroughly and you’re ready to serve!

This delicious recipe comes to us from the foodie blog Get Creative Juice.

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