Share some food, fun and folklore on St. Patrick’s Day and do not forget to toast those around you with this Irish saying:
As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.– Unknown
STUFFED BABY POTATOES
It would not be an Irish celebration without a potato dish.
24 small red potatoes
1/4 c. softened butter, cut in pieces 60 mL
1/2 c. shredded 1Parmesan cheese, divided 25 mL P1/2 c. crumbled cooked 1 bacon, divided25 mL ba/3 c. sour cream 150 mL 1 f
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inely chopped green onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1 2 mL/8 tsp. pepper
1 5 mL/4 tsp. paprika
2 1 mLmean the potatoes and place in a saucepan. Add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat, cover and cook until tender for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool.
Cut the top off of each potato and carefully scoop out the cooked pulp and place in a mixing bowl.
Note: before cutting the tops, find the side that sits flat so the potatoes stay in one place.
Mash the pulp and butter until smooth. Add the cheese and bacon, reserving two tablespoons of each for garnishing the top. Mix in the sour cream, onion, egg, salt and pepper. When thoroughly combined, spoon into the potato shells. Garnish with cheese and bacon and sprinkle with paprika. I have also sprinkled parsley or dill on top.
Place on an ungreased baking pan and bake at 350 F (180 C) for 20 minutes until warm.
Source: Taste of Home magazine.
GREEN PEPPER CHILI
Serve with a fresh bun or grainy bread.
11/2lb. leangro undbee f 680g
3 large green peppers, chopped fine
1 large onion, chopped 2 c
ans (14 oz /284 mL) or (2 1/4 c. 560 mL) beef broth 2 c
ans (10 oz / 284 mL each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (28 oz/ 796 mL) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 c. mushroom stems 12 and pieces, drained5 mL andr
inkle of sugar
1 1/2 c. cooked rice 375 mL
In a large saucepan, cook the beef, green peppers and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, then drain. Stir in the broth, soup, tomatoes and mushrooms. Sprinkle the mixture with a pinch of sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice and heat through. Serves eight to 10.
Source: adapted from Quick Cooking Magazine.
KIWI AND GRAPE FRUIT TART
Decorate this tart with green fruit of your choice. Add a few red accents for variety.
Crust:
1/2 c. butter
1 125 mL/4 c. icing sugar
1 60 mL c. flour
F 250 mL[illing:
8 oz. softened cream cheese
250 g1/3 c. white sugar
75 mL1 tsp. vanilla
5 mL
1pping:
2 c. sliced kiwi fruit 500 mL
1 c. red and green 25grapes, halved 0 mL grlaze:
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 30 mL c. orange or pineapple juice
1 250 mL/2 c. sugar
1 125 mL tsp. lemon juice
3 5 mLmust: Mix the butter, icing sugar and flour together and press onto an ungreased pizza pan. Bake at 350 F (180 C) for eight to 10 min. Let cool.
Filling: Mix together the cheese, sugar and vanilla and spread onto the cooled crust. Spread the prepared sliced fruit on the filling. Shape a shamrock in the middle of the filling using kiwi and circle your lucky symbol with grapes.
Glaze: In small pan, combine the cornstarch, juices and sugar. Heat until thick and pour over fruit. Chill.
SHAMROCK JIGGLERS
Serve up some smiles this St. Patrick’s Day.
2 1/2 c. boiling water 2 p 625 mL
kg. eight serving size lime gelatin
62ir boiling water into dry gelatin for approximately three minutes or until dissolved. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch (22 x 33 cm) baking pan. Refrigerate for three hours or until set.
Dip the bottom of the pan in warm water for 15 seconds and then cut shamrocks with seasonal cookie cutters.
Decorate with a dollop of whipped cream if desired. This recipe is fun in any season.
Source: www.kraftrecipes.com.
LUCKY LIME COCKTAILS
Toast with a seasonal green beverage. We cannot serve beer with green colouring to everyone, so try this fun and easy drink.
Place two scoops of lime sherbet in a tall glass or parfait cup. Pour Sprite or 7up over the frozen sherbet until the glass is full.
GREEN TEA
Why not brew up a steamy cup of green tea. This green drink is a gem when it comes to delivering healthy antioxidants. Studies have also shown that green tea can contribute to:
•boosting anti-cancer properties;
•lowering cholesterol and heart disease;
•protection against viruses and bacterial infection;
•reducing inflammation in the body.
Source: www.drweil.com.
OTHER WAYS TO GO GREEN
At this time of year, we are yearning to open our windows. We can also consider bringing plants into our homes such as peace lilies, ferns, Dracaenas and English Ivy. Off gases from plastics, carpets, window coverings, paints and household chemical fumes can be reduced by having plants growing in your space.
Source: www.canadianfengshui.ca.
Jodie Mirosovsky is a home economist from Rosetown, Sask., and a member of Team Resources. Contact: team@producer.com .
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