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Home » St. Patrick’s Day Recipes To Enjoy Some Green Food

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes To Enjoy Some Green Food

March 12, 2019


St. Patrick's Day Green Food

Pesto Caesar Salad

an array of recipes that fill your desire for something green on your plate and table

By now I’m sure you realize that I am not Irish.

But I have an amazing amount of wonderful Irish relatives . . . many in my family are drawn to the witty, fun, and outgoing Irish, fall in love with someone and become blessed by marriage!  We have an equal number of Patrick’s, Kelly’s, and Shawns in our family as we do Martina’s, Maria’s and Enrico’s!

So do you know what that means?

In my family, together  the Irish and Italians have such GREAT FUN with times full of laughter, food, dancing, and I might add, some hefty beverage intake!  If you could only join an Irish and Italian wedding, re-union, or funeral, you’d witness the joy of life that is celebrated among the two ethnicities!

And since laughter is truly the best medicine, it’s awesome to get this incredible natural drug fix!

So in honor of ALL of my beautiful Irish family and friends, I’m sharing some of my most delicious “green” recipes to celebrate St. Patrick!

On a serious note though, I think it is only fair to say that St. Patrick was not a soul to be remembered for partying and drinking booze, but rather was noted by Christians for his spiritual works in Ireland. As a person of faith, I feel that it is important to keep that in mind.  St. Patrick is a ‘saint’ for a reason — and it is not for drinking green beer.

’nuff said on that, OK?

Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

And if you do need to go out and party . . . please drink and drive responsibly.

 

The recipes and links featured in the photo collage above are:

 

Green Beans (Haricot Verts) with Roasted Vegetables

Asparagus Mimosa

Thai Cucumber Salad

Spinach, Ginger and Pineapple De-Tox Smoothie

Fresh Basil Pesto

 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!


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~ Roz

Comments

  1. bellini says

    March 7, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    We sure do crave all things green this time of the year. Roll on Spring, we are more than ready:D

    • Roz says

      July 5, 2014 at 4:25 PM

      I love all green things too Val! Sorry for replying to you so belated; I’ll be right over!
      Roz

  2. Ciao Chow Linda says

    March 8, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Ok, so you’ve got a real Italo-Irish groove going here and I’d be happy with any of those dishes.

    • Roz says

      July 18, 2014 at 3:23 PM

      Now that’s a term that I’ve never heard before: “Italo-Irish”! I’ll have to start using it with my true Irish-Italian cousins that I’m very close too!
      Thanks for stopping by Linda!
      Roz

  3. Catherine says

    March 8, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Dear Roz, I’m hosting a linkup this weekend and would love for you to bring along some of these wonderful recipes. I never go out on St. Patrick’s Day…it’s much too crazy out there. I prefer to stay home and make myself a nice dinner! Thank you for the birthday wishes my dear friend…it meant so much to me, and I have a beautiful day. Have a wonderful weekend. Many blessings, Catherine xo

    • Roz says

      July 18, 2014 at 7:46 PM

      It’s always such a pleasure to me when you visit my blog. Thank you for all of your sweet words!
      Roz

  4. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    March 8, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    A splendid green roundup, Roz.

    • Roz says

      July 18, 2014 at 7:57 PM

      I love all things green Angie, even food!
      Roz

  5. Velva says

    March 8, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    This can put some beautiful green in my lives…Thsi is a beautiful array of dishes.

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

    Velva

    • Roz says

      July 18, 2014 at 7:59 PM

      Thanks for your comment and visit Velva. Sorry I’m so late in responding! I’ll be right over to see what you’ve been posting about Spain!
      Hugs,
      Roz

  6. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    They all look great!

    • Roz says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:07 PM

      Thanks Pam!!!

  7. 2 Sisters Recipes says

    March 10, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Lovely recipes Roz! Love the green theme!! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you as well!
    Have a wonderful week! xxoo Anna and Liz

    • Roz says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:24 PM

      Sorry to have replied to this comment so late Liz and Anna! I’m trying to catch up all the way back to March!
      I’ll be by to see your latest creation!
      xo
      Roz

  8. Shari Kelley says

    March 10, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Our last name is Kelley, so we always pretend we are Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but there really isn’t much Irish in our blood. I think mostly our relatives were from England and Germany. But it never hurts to join in and help others celebrate does it? Your Italian heritage sounds so wonderful to me. I love the emphasis on family and how close Italian families are. Another heritage I would like to imitate!:) Your green recipes look great. I especially would like to try the green beans and pesto Caesar salad. I hope you have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day, Roz!

    • Roz says

      July 19, 2014 at 2:36 PM

      Shari, My sister’s name is “Kelly” and don’t ask me how or why she was named Kelly in this all-Italian family, but I can’t imagine her with any other name! I realize that this is late in commenting back to you. . . trying to catch with older posts!
      Roz

  9. Beth says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, too! What a great roundup of “green” recipes.

  10. Elona Hammett says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    This look amazing, just mouth melting 🙂
    I saw your fantastic board at pinterest ‘deliciously Italian!’ can you please add me.
    Thanks a lot

  11. Liz says

    March 15, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    For an Italian girl, you can sure cook up some lovely green foods! Happy St. Paddy’s, my friend! xo

  12. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    March 16, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    I think I knew you weren’t Irish. 🙂 My first name is the only Irish I’ve got. After looking at the array of gorgeous green food, I think you could change nationality, if only for one day a year.

    • Roz says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:17 PM

      Thanks for your visit and kind comment Maureen! I’ll be over to your blog to see what you’ve been cooking up!
      Roz

  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti says

    March 16, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    Roz, I am half Irish married to an Italian who was born in Italy! I made him a corned beef and cabbage lover as much as he and my in-laws have introduced me to the plenitude of fabulous Italian dishes. I cook mostly Italian foods as I love it so much but we always celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 🙂 I love all your “green” food dishes! 🙂

    • Roz says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:12 PM

      Hi Pat, Sorry to get back to your comment so belated. We are really low key for St. Pat’s day, but still love all of the Irish traditions and the joy of the holiday!
      Roz

  14. Christy says

    March 16, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    I love all this green! Sounds like you have a whole lot of fun family gatherings to share this food with!

  15. Kitchen Belleicious says

    March 18, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    they are all such great dishes! Wow, my husband didn’t get that last night. His name is patrick too:) but I just had too much going on! Bad wife! LOL!

    • Roz says

      July 18, 2014 at 8:03 PM

      You’re too funny Jessica! I always love it when you stop by and comment!
      xo
      Roz

  16. Adri says

    March 30, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    OK. So I am a little late to the party, but everything sure looks good! Well done, Roz!

    • Roz says

      July 19, 2014 at 2:49 PM

      That’s OK Adri, I’m pretty late in replying to you! Hope you’re doing well. I miss your recipe posts!
      Roz

  17. Susan says

    April 1, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Hi Roz! For some reason I stopped getting your email subscriptions so I’m sorry I’ve missed several posts! I’m going to try and re-enter my email address now.

    Loved the festive recipes here and that delightful mushroom polenta below! Nummy!

    • Roz says

      September 20, 2014 at 12:27 AM

      Hi Susan,
      Thanks for the heads-up that you’ve stopped (and re-subscribed) receiving my e-newsletters. Please let me know if there are any problems in the future so that I can figure out what is going on. I appreciate your kind comment!
      Roz
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