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Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
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Indulge your inner Irish, or pretend you have that luck, with these family-friendly recipes.
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Irish Nachos
Take St. Patrick's Day south of the border with this "top-o'-the-mornin" take on a Tex-Mex classic.
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Irish Flag Cookies
Show your Irish spirit with these fun cookies, plus the kids will get a geography lesson to boot.
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Irish Fondue
No need to look for a rainbow to find a pot of gold. This fun fondue might even get the kids to eat more veggies.
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Lucky Leprechaun Cookies
Let these little guys be the stars of your St. Patrick's Day party. They're so fun to make and adorably edible.
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Clover Crispies
These sweet snacks are like the pot of gold at the end of your family's feast. With their yummy peppermint and marshmallow flavor, they'll have Irish eyes smiling.
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Warm-up after the parade with this tasty twist on hot chocolate.
Shamrock Shakes
For a few weeks each March, McDonald's offers its popular Shamrock Shake. But they're only around for a limited time. Try making your own green shakes at home any time of year.
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