Saint Patrick’s Day has always been a festive day in our family. Elaborate construction of leprechaun traps, scavenger hunts, shamrock kisses and a menu of green-colored food! Last year I served only green-colored food all day and my kids talked about it fondly all year long. Here are a few ideas to add to your Saint Patrick’s Day menu. Pick a few and make a whole day of green meals!

• Green Veggies
  • Peppers
  • Celery
  • Cucumber (with the skin on)
  • Asparagus
  • Avocado
  • Broccoli
  • Green Beans
  • Spinach
  • Lettace
  • Peas
  • Sugar Snap Peas
  • Zucchini
• Green Fruit
  • Granny Smith Apples
  • Kiwi
  • Honeydew Melon
  • Green Grapes
• Other Green Foods
  • Pea or Broccoli Soup
  • Pesto
  • Spinach Wraps
  • Spinach Pasta
  • Green Veggie Chips
  • Pistachio Pudding
  • Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
• Green Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Made like you normally do but with green food coloring and mint chocolate chips
  • Make ice cream sandwiches with these and some mint chocolate chip ice cream!
• Green Food Coloring
  • Add a little green food coloring to any soft, light colored food
  • Remember that one drop can go a looong way
  • Add it to…
   Milk
   Mashed potatoes
   Scrambled eggs
   Homemade bread or biscuits
   Apple Sauce
   Rice Crispie Bars
   White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
   Ranch Dressing
   Vanilla Yogart
   Whipped Cream

How will you turn your Saint Patrick’s Day menu “green” this Thursday?