Better Than A Pot Of Gold ~ Green Recipes & Cooks' Tools

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Of course, everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day. I am actually about 50% Irish, but not a fan of Irish food. It's either too salty, fatty, or plain for my taste. Or maybe I just haven't had it from the right source. What does tempt my tastebuds is eating anything green. It really is the healthiest color under the rainbow.  Today's recipe roundup showcases the Irish hue in all of its verdant varieties. Sláinte!

A Healthy Shamrock Spread
Talk about a shamrock spread! If you are entertaining this weekend, find beautiful inspiration here. 
Simply Beautiful Eating

Mojito Margaritas

Two drinks in one? One I don't care for, the mojito, and one I love, the margarita. Together they just make one chic cocktail. Let's try it.

How Sweet Eats

Farmhouse Beet Leaf and Whole 

Wheat Tart

This recipe shows that presentation is key when it comes to cooking and serving. Looks like Easter brunch to me.

Three Little Halves

Irish Pub Spinach & Artichoke Melt

How can you make a grilled cheese better? Just add artichokes, spinach and Irish 
Cheddar Cheese!

Half Baked Harvest

Persian Love Cake Donuts

Aren't these pretty little things? Said to be super fragrant, too, thanks to the rose water. The green comes naturally from pistachios. 
How sweet.

Alice in Eat Land

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

What a lovely Spring pasta dish! Pesto just makes everything better, to me. Add fried lemon and creamy ricotta cheese, and you have one mouthwatering meal.

Half Baked Harvest

Clover Cocottes
Just right for Springtime and very attractive. The smallest cocotte is priced right for
 hostess gifting.
Le Creuset

Lime Cilantro Salad Dressing

Created for Jackie's Grilled Chicken Salad, this dressing can be used for any salad. The blend of naturally sweet honey, citrus, and a hint of heat from a jalapeño pepper, sounds like a winning combination. So much better than store bought. 

The Seaside Baker

Spicy Tuna Poke Stuffed Avocados

I love tuna anyway it is prepared. But add an avocado and I am so in! Be sure to use high quality fresh tuna (salmon can be used, too. ) Frozen just will not due. Yum!

Heather Christo

Pistachio Cake

Have you ever had it? My Mom made it back in the day, but it was without frosting, { what? } must have been a bundt cake. But a tiny Belgium bakery around the corner from me makes one. It's very special, and I feel that pistachios are a bit underrated. Give this cake a try.

Sally's Baking Addiction

Moser Glass Cake Stand
A little bit retro and whole lot of cool. Available in seven stylish shades.
Food52

Roasted Jalapeno Guacamole Salsa

Sounds like two dishes in one. I may never make red salsa again!! And as always, presentation puts this dish over the top.

How Sweet Eats

Chimichurri Steak Tacos

Nothing adds a both a little Spring and a bit of zing to your dinners than Chimichurri. Try this delicious recipe today.

Broma Bakery

Pesto & Goat Cheese Risotto

Two of my favorite foods blended together. This dish could not be more simple.

BBC Good Food

Chef'n Garlic
I'm always looking for the perfect garlic tool. This could be it. Best yet, use the Code: EXTRA to take 20% off.
Williams Sonoma

Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado
 Ice Cream 
This Avocado Ice Cream has only 5 ingredients and no ice cream machine is needed. It's creamy, refreshing and also healthier. And it's just
 so beautiful.
Sweet and Savory Meals

Rainbow Spring Rolls

These bright and beautiful Spring Rolls are served with a spicy peanut sauce. What a beautiful Spring alfresco

 lunch idea.

Clem Foodie

Luck Of The Irish Shots

Are these dessert or cocktails? They look so good that it just doesn't matter. They pack a punch with Irish Cream, Creme de Cocoa, and Creme de Menthe.

The Real House Moms

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Foodie Friday All American Desserts

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On this holiday weekend and week ahead, let's make America sweet again! You can have your hot dogs, barbecue chicken, and potato salad. I'll take dessert.  And if you are asked to bring dessert to a 4th of July party, you won't go wrong any of these sweet treats.

HERE: 16 Festive Recipes

No-Bake Berry Brownie Pizza
{Gluten Free }
Let's start with something a little healthy. First of all, it's gorgeous, right? It takes minutes to throw together, and it’s full of wholesome ingredients. Also free of gluten, grains, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar.  Vegan and paleo friendly as well.    
Wife Mama Foodie 

No-Churn Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream

You have heard me speak about the yumminess of  home made ice cream before. I highly recommend it, especially for the holiday. This recipe is the basic recipe that I use for all of my creations, so I know it works.  
Chattavore

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
This recipe gives us the full strawberry shortcake experience layered right into a cheesecake! 
Life, Love and Sugar

Strawberry Lime Basil Shortcakes
A picture is worth a thousand words! To keep it short, this recipe has me screaming OMG. Doesn't it just look like Summer?
The Artful Desparado

Mixed Berry Slab Pie
This recipe is a real crowd pleaser, and it feeds the whole party, too. This crust is made with coconut oil and the filling is sweetened naturally with orange juice 
and honey/maple syrup. 
Wife Mama Foodie

Summer Pavlova With Fresh & Grilled Berries
The grilling of the berries is key to this beautiful dessert. They get deliciously juicy. You can make this one ahead and store the meringue in the fridge. I would add a few blueberries to the mix for a patriotic pop.
Food and Wine

Amazing Cherry Pie Ice Cream
"Seriously decadent Vegan Cherry Pie Ice Cream made with 10 ingredients using simple methods. Real pieces of cherry pie filling and crust swirled throughout."
Minimalist Baker

Patriotic Cones
Aren't these fun? I may never want a plain cone again. The sprinkles are glued on with white chocolate.  Looks like a great project 
for the kiddos.
Noble Pig

Buttermilk Tartlets with Fresh Berries
Sometimes a dinner party, even in Summer, calls for a fancied up and more sophisticated recipe. Here it is. The pièce de résistance is the toasty, glasslike brûléed topping.

Williams Sonoma

Red, White, and Blue White Chocolate Pudding Pops
Easy to throw together and a real crowd pleaser. PS, they are made in dixie cups!
Neighborhood Food Blog

Fruit S'mores
Who could really say "no" to layered creamy Hershey's chocolate, warm marshmallows, chocolate and raspberry syrup, and fresh berries? Not me!
Bakers Royale

Strawberry Chocolate Cake
You know, there isn't many chocolate recipes for this time of year. I found this for us chocoholics. Strawberry chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, chocolate ganache, and sweet strawberries. What's not to love?
Two Peas And Their Pod

Bourbon Pecan Cherry Hand Pies
I just love the idea of a "hand pie." I think that means it is small enough to eat it from your hand. Tieghan, the author, says that these are not any ordinary pies. I believe her.
Half Baked Harvest

Cake Batter Dip
Oh my goodness, this looks delicious. I love cake batter ice cream, so I am guessing this would be as tasty. The recipe has only 4 ingredients, and takes minutes to make. Where's a spoon?
Sugar and Soul

Glorious Red, White & Blue Cake

What a knockout ending to a fourth of July feast! The cake layers are red velvet and a lemony white layer. It's iced with a simple but yummy cream cheese frosting. Then it's all topped off with fresh berries. Bravo!
Epicurious

Hibiscus Cherry and Ginger Beer Ice Cream Floats
Now these look special. And hands up if you love a boozy dessert?
Half Baked Harvest




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Of course, everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day. I am actually about 50% Irish, but not a fan of Irish food. It's either too salty, fatty, or plain for my taste. Or maybe I just haven't had it from the right source. What does tempt my tastebuds is eating anything green. It really is the healthiest color under the rainbow.  Today's recipe roundup showcases the Irish hue in all of its verdant varieties. Sláinte!

Lucky Leprechaun Rum Punch
A sparkling pineapple-lime rum punch with a Lucky Charms rim. Isn't it so much prettier than Green Beer
Freutcake

BLT Salmon Salad with Creamy Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
Have you ever seen a more stunning salad? It is said to be light, healthy, and totally delicious!
Heather Christo

Deborah Rhodes Placemat

Bring the outside in with this realistic and organic table topper.

Neiman Marcus

Spinach and Artichoke Melts
These sandwiches are a knock-off of the Claddagh Irish Pubs in Ireland. Think hot spinach and artichoke dip between buttered bread! 
Half Baked Harvest 

Rainbow Marshmallows
Unicorn food for the soul! These are just so magical. Perfect for Easter, Passover, or St. Pat's Day.
Baker's Royale  

Blood Orange Arugula Buckwheat Salad
This salad is so colorful and just bursting with good for you greens and fruit.
Nirvana Cakery 

Dahlia Melamine Flower Plates
In all of Spring's shades of green, these pretty plates will move easily from kitchen to patio as the weather warms up.
Crate and Barrel

Roasted Jalapeno Guacamole Salsa
If Guacamole and Salsa had a baby, this would be it. The recipe author, herself, states that this dish is "to die for."
How Sweet Eats  

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Loin

Pork loin is lean, so wrapping it in bacon, keeps it juicy. Stuffed with spinach, feta and red chilies, it is a very simple but interesting recipe.

Saveur

Light Key Lime Cheesecake Shots

These little desserts are small but mighty and promise not to weigh you down. They are packed with Vitamin C. and the crust is made with bran flakes. A fun dessert that everyone will love.
Sprinkle Bakes 

5-Blade Herb Scissors
If you cook with fresh herbs, you need these.
Crate and Barrel 

Asparagus, Dill & Onion Tart
Raise your hand if you love a tart? Sweet or savory, count me in. The author says to serve this tart with a simple chopped lettuce, cucumber and dill salad, dressed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
Gourmet Traveller  

Grilled Artichoke With Arugula Pesto
Oh does this sound good to me. Pesto makes a delicious dip. In this case it adds a fresh dose of color to the grilled artichokes.
HGTV  

Savory Bread Pudding with Spring Vegetables and Herbs
Because these are made in individual gratin dishes, this recipe can be ready in 20 minutes!
Williams Sonoma  

Grasshopper Brownie Cups | Mint Chocolate Goodness
These little brownie filled desserts are perfectly portioned with a brownie cup, a little scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Perfection!
A Little Claireification 

Nespresso

Essenza Mini Espresso Machine Bundle

Now 40% off and also available in red and black.

Bloomingdale's

Grilled Potato Salad With Almond-Basil Chimichurri and 7-Minute Egg 
Without the usual mayo, this recipe is totally picnic worthy. So very appealing!
Half Baked Harvest   

Creamy Green Spinach Soup
Fresh but still warming, this is a perfectly balanced dish for this time of year. The creamy color you see is tahini. How interesting!
Well and Full 

Pesto Pasta with Chicken 
Isn't this a picture? Made with chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, and homemade pesto (which is so easy to make.) I bet that this is the pick of the edit by "Mr. Shop This."

Kitchen Swagger 

Clover Cocotte

Serve up a pot of stew in this fancy French porcelain pot. It's your lucky day, as it is now on sale at.....
Le Creuset

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