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Reuben Pasta Salad

therockstarmommyblog — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:24:08 +0000

If you love the amazing flavors of your favorite Reuben sandwich, you’re going to adore this easy pasta salad recipe. This rustic Reuben salad brings together the best parts of a traditional Reuben—savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, creamy dressing, and Swiss cheese—into a delicious creamy pasta salad. It’s a good idea for potlucks, meal prep, or a tasty salad for lunch.

Can I make this salad in advance?

Yes! It actually tastes better the next day after the flavors meld together.

Can I use homemade Russian dressing instead of Thousand Island?

Absolutely! Homemade Russian or island dressing will work just as well.

Substations:

Healthier version – Substitute non-fat yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter dressing.
Different meats – Swap corned beef for pastrami or even turkey for a twist.
Extra crunch – Add diced bell pepper or red onions for more texture.
Dairy-free – Use dairy-free cheese and a vegan mayo alternative.

Ingredient Needed

Macaroni noodles – The base of this delicious creamy pasta salad, absorbing all the flavors of the dressing.
Corned beef – Adds that classic Reuben sandwich taste with its salty, tender, and slightly tangy flavor.
Swiss cheese – A must-have in a Reuben-inspired dish, offering a mild and nutty creaminess.
Sauerkraut – Provides the signature tang that makes a traditional Reuben so delicious.
Dill pickles – Enhances the tanginess and adds a refreshing crunch.
Thousand Island dressing – The star of the dressing ingredients, bringing a creamy, sweet, and tangy taste.
Mayonnaise – Helps create a rich and creamy texture for the salad.
Dijon or stone ground mustard – Adds depth and a bit of sharpness to balance the creaminess.
Sauerkraut brine – A secret ingredient that amplifies the flavor and tanginess.
Salt and pepper (optional) – Seasoning to taste for the perfect balance of flavors.

How to Make Reuben Pasta Salad

Cook the boxed pasta according to package directions. Rinse macaroni under cool water and drain. Set aside to fully cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
In a large serving bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, dressing and remaining ingredients.
Chill covered for at least an hour before serving. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. When ready to serve, stir and enjoy!

Reuben Pasta Salad

If you love the amazing flavors of your favorite Reuben sandwich, you’re going to adore this easy Reuben Pasta Salad recipe.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine St. Patrick’s Day

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 0

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings

Calories 384kcal

Ingredients

2 ½ cups dry macaroni noodles cooked according to directions, drained
1 cup thick sliced deli corned beef diced
1 cup cubed swiss cheese
1 cup drained sauerkraut
1 cup dill pickles diced
¾ cups thousand island dressing
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon or stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon sauerkraut brine from the jar
Optional* salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the boxed pasta according to package directions. Rinse macaroni under cool water and drain. Set aside to fully cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
In a large serving bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, dressing and remaining ingredients. Chill covered for at least an hour before serving. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. When ready to serve, stir and enjoy!

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Easy St. Patrick’s Day Lofthouse Cookies

therockstarmommyblog — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:15:19 +0000

As St. Patrick’s Day draws near, dive into the magic of baking with our Easy St. Patrick’s Day Lofthouse Cookies. These soft sugar cookies, with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and almond-scented buttercream frosting, are a festive delight.

The final touch is a vibrant green frosting, sprinkled with festive colors, transforming each cookie into a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re a fan of the holiday or just love a good sugar cookie, this recipe promises joy in every bite, from the first mix of dry and wet ingredients to the last sprinkle of green. Let’s bake a batch of these green-tinted treasures together and make this St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable.

Can you freeze frosted sugar cookies?

You can freeze the cookies once they are all decorated in an airtight container. They will be good for up to three months. I recommend you freeze the cut-out raw cookie dough and the premade frosting separately. Then, when you’re in the mood for the cookies, you can take out the cookie dough, bake them off, allow the frosting to come to room temperature, and decorate them with little effort. They will be just like you made them that day.

The dough seems sticky. Is there an easier way to work with it?

This dough is sticky because it has almost a cake texture once it’s baked. It doesn’t have as much flour, so you must ensure you work with the dough when it’s completely chilled. You want to sprinkle the work surface with flour and the top of the dough with flour to ensure it doesn’t stick. Another trick is rolling the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper.

How long do frosted sugar cookies last?

These cookies are good for 3 to 4 days for optimal freshness.

How to store frosted sugar cookies?

You want to store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. If you’re worried about the frosting getting smeared around, you can place a sheet of parchment paper between the layers of cookies.

Can you freeze the leftover buttercream frosting?

Buttercream stores wonderfully in the freezer if you’re storing it correctly. You want to ensure you’re using freezer-safe Ziploc bags to keep the leftover frosting in, or the frosting might absorb some unpleasant flavors from the freezer.

What do I do with the cookie dough scraps after I cut out the circles?

You can combine all the dough and re-roll the dough to cut out more cookies. The more you re-roll the dough, the tougher the cookies get from the gluten strains forming tight bonds. I try to ensure I’m cutting out the cookies as closely together as possible.

What is cake flour, and where do I get it?

Cake flour is a lower protein flour milled to a finer consistency. Its results leave you with a soft or fluffier cookie. You will find it near the regular flour in your grocery store’s baking section. Cake flour is packaged in a box instead of a bag, like all-purpose flour.

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour?

You can use all-purse flour, but your cookies will not be as soft and fluffy as the classic Lofthouse cookies.

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Lofthouse Cookies

Cookies:

Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, and set it aside.
In the bowl of your mixer, cream your butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Mix in the sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Stir in the flour mixture just until combined.
Divide the dough into two equal proportions. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two sheet pans with parchment paper. Dust your counter with flour and roll the dough to about ½ inch thick.
Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out the cookies from the dough. Transfer the cookies onto the sheet pan about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 8-9 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool completely.

Frosting:

Cream the butter in the bowl of your mixer until it’s light and fluffy.
Slowly mix in the powdered sugar until all is combined.
Add in the milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix over medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
Place the frosting in a piping bag with a large straight piping tip. Pipe the frosting onto the cookies and use a knife to smooth the top of the frosting.
Top the cookies with the sprinkles.

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Easy St. Patrick Day Lofthouse Cookies

As St. Patrick's Day draws near, dive into the magic of baking with our Easy St. Patrick's Day Lofthouse Cookies.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Cookies, St. Patrick’s Day

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Chilling Time 3

Total Time 3 50

Servings cookies

Calories 165kcal

Ingredients

Cookies:

3 cups cake flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
½ sour cream
2 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Frosting:

½ cup salted butter room temperature
2 ½ cups confectionary sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
Sprinkles

Instructions

Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, and set it aside.
In the bowl of your mixer, cream your butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Mix in the sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Stir in the flour mixture just until combined.
Divide the dough into two equal proportions. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
Dust your counter with flour and roll the dough to about ½ inch thick. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out the cookies from the dough. Transfer the cookies onto the sheet pan about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 8-9 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool completely.

Frosting:

Cream the butter in the bowl of your mixer until it’s light and fluffy. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar until all is combined.
Add in the milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix over medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
Place the frosting in a piping bag with a large straight piping tip.
Pipe the frosting onto the cookies and use a knife to smooth the top of the frosting.
Top the cookies with the sprinkles.

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Bacon Cheddar Irish Bread

therockstarmommyblog — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:34:05 +0000

Bacon Cheddar Irish Bread is no ordinary homemade bread! It’s loaded with chopped cooked bacon, shredded cheese, and green onion.

The buttermilk makes this bread ultra moist and smooth – perfect to enjoy with your favorite soups and stews, or as a delicious snack with softened butter!

Recipe Notes:

Make your own buttermilk by measuring out the same required amount of full cream milk for buttermilk. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or white wine vinegar. Stir and leave to rest for 10 minutes before using in the recipe.
Change up your cheese using a sharp cheddar or a combination of your preferred cheeses.
Make mini Irish bread muffins using this recipe. Simply bake the bread batter in muffin tins for approximately 20-25 minutes in a preheated oven at 425F.
Turn this into a gluten-free bread by using gluten-free flour such as Bob’s Red Mill flour. Simply measure cup for cup. Gluten-free flours vary with the amount of moisture and fat they absorb, so be aware of this and make adjustments if necessary.
This bread is perfect to serve with stews and soups, at breakfast, or as a snack with butter and toppings of your choice.

Can I freeze this Irish Bread?

Yes, it will. It is preferable to slice it up, wrap individual slices in plastic, and place them in an airtight freezer container. The bread will last up to 3 months.

To reheat leftover slices of this homemade bread, wrap the slices in aluminum foil and reheat in the oven at 350F for about 10 minutes. If you want to reheat an entire loaf then add on a couple of minutes.

What does the baking soda do for the bread?

Baking soda reacts with the acidity in the buttermilk and releases little bubbles of carbon dioxide trapped in the dough. This has the effect of making the bread rise, a process known as ‘leavening’.

Bacon Cheddar Irish Bread

In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk and whisked egg, gradually add melted butter.
Pour into dry ingredients. Add cheese, bacon and onion. Mix with spatula until well combined.
Spread mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment or well greased.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 50 minutes and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool, slice and enjoy!

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Bacon Cheddar Irish Bread

Bacon Cheddar Irish Bread is no ordinary homemade bread! It’s loaded with chopped cooked bacon, shredded cheese, and green onion.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine bread, St. Patrick’s Day

Keyword bacon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 487kcal

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
1 egg
¼ cup butter melted
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices chopped cooked bacon
3 tablespoons green onion

Instructions

In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and set aside
In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk and whisked egg, gradually add melted butter. Pour into dry ingredients. Add cheese, bacon and onion. Mix with spatula until well combined.
Spread mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment or well greased.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 minutes and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool.

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Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Bombs

therockstarmommyblog — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 20:52:47 +0000

You won’t need the luck of the Irish to be able to easily create these Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Bombs!

What you do need though is a few mugs with steaming hot milk to swirl these fun chocolate bombs around in, infusing the chocolatey goodness for a memorable St Patrick’s Day drink that everyone will enjoy!

Serve these Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Bombs in colorful themed mini cupcake liners to guests or family with mugs of hot milk or gift them to some lucky recipients this St Patrick’s Day! Easy to make and oh-so cute…these Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Bombs are better than a pot of gold!

Recipe Notes:

If white chocolate isn’t your preference, you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate instead or even create an assortment.

If you’ve got spare Lucky Charms marshmallows from this recipe, you can use them up in other fun recipes such as Shamrock Shake Cupcakes, Lucky Charms cereal bars (like this Unicorn Cereal Bar recipe except you’d use the Lucky Charms cereal and marshmallows instead), or add them to this Mini Pancake Cereal!

Use silicone molds for your chocolate spheres instead of hard plastics as this will prove much easier when trying to pop them out without breaking them.

These Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Bombs would make cute gifts for teachers, family and friends, for kids birthday parties or your St Patrick Day celebrations. If you intend gifting them, use a cello bag or cardboard box and decorate with St Patrick’s Day themed ribbon, accessories and gift tags.

Serve your hot chocolate bombs in St Patrick’s Day themed mini cupcake liners on a platter for added visual effect!

Can I make spiked hot chocolate bombs for the adults?

If you’re looking for a delicious adult version of these hot chocolate bombs then consider adding 2 ounces of bourbon whiskey to your mug once the hot milk and hot chocolate bombs have been mixed. It’s as easy as that!

Can I make hot cocoa bombs ahead of time?

Yes! You’ll be happy to know that hot chocolate bombs can be kept for 2-3 weeks if stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool, dry place or preferably the refrigerator.

This means that you can get a head start on preparing for your St Patrick’s day celebrations! Just note though that if any of your chocolate spheres have any holes in them, the mini marshmallows inside the bombs may get stale which is why it’s best to store them in an airtight container if you’re making them ahead of time. With that said, you may not mind slightly stale marshmallows since those you’ll be using from the Lucky Charms cereal are already dehydrated.

Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Bombs

Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
Put a spoonful of melted chocolate inside one cup on the silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated.
Set the remaining chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.
Allow the chocolate to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.
When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa mix to half the pieces and top the hot cocoa mix with Lucky Charms marshmallow.
Reheat the chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Use your finger to smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.
Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs and decorate with marshmallows from Lucky Charms cereal. Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.
To make the hot chocolate bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

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Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Bombs

You won’t need the luck of the Irish to be able to easily create these yummy Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Bombs!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Family Favorite, St. Patrick’s Day

Prep Time 30

setting time 4

Servings bombs

Calories 414kcal

Ingredients

12 ounce package white chocolate chips
6 tablespoons packet instant cocoa mix
1 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows
¼ cup marshmallows from Lucky Charms cereal
6 cups hot milk to make the bombs

Instructions

Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
Put a spoonful of melted chocolate inside one cup on the silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated.
Set the remaining chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.
Allow the chocolate to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.
When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa mix to half the pieces and top the hot cocoa mix with Lucky Charms marshmallow.
Reheat the chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Use your finger to smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.
Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs and decorate with marshmallows from Lucky Charms cereal.
Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.
To make the hot chocolate bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

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Mint Oreo Poke Cake

therockstarmommyblog — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:46:01 +0000

Mint Oreo Poke Cake takes an ordinary poke cake recipe and creates a decadent dessert for all peppermint and mint lovers with a sweet tooth!

The chocolate cake base includes crushed mint Oreos, poked and filled with peppermint pudding. The dessert is then chilled for 4 hours before being topped with rich chocolate frosting and remaining crushed mint Oreos.

Recipe Notes:

You can crush the mint Oreos using a knife and cutting board which will create various-sized pieces for great texture in the cake, or you can use a rolling pin or food processor for a finer crumb-like texture – it depends on your preference.
Poke large all over the cake so the pudding mixture can seep throughout the cake but don’t poke to the bottom of the cake.
Top the cake with the remaining Oreos just before serving otherwise, they will turn soggy from the fridge.
Enjoy this mint Oreo poke cake as is or with a scoop of vanilla, mint, or chocolate ice cream.
This mint Oreo poke cake can be made a day or two in advance, leaving the chocolate frosting and remaining crushed Oreos off until just before serving.

How should I store my leftover cake?

Store this mint Oreo poke cake in the refrigerator in an airtight container or well-covered for up to 3-4 days. The cake can become soggy the longer it’s stored from soaking up the liquid.

You also have the option to freeze this cake for up to 3 months, although the consistency and texture may change from the freezing and thawing.

WHAT VARIATIONS CAN I MAKE TO MINT OREO POKE CAKE?

Easily adapt this poke cake using different Oreos, such as regular Oreos or dark chocolate Oreos.
Add mint extract to the chocolate frosting for an extra kick of minty flavor.
Make this dessert gluten-free using a gluten-free cake mix, pudding, and Oreos.
Add some green sprinkles to the top of the chocolate frosting to add to the look of a mint-inspired dessert.
If you don’t have peppermint instant pudding, use vanilla instant pudding or chocolate instant pudding and add peppermint extract to the mixture before pouring it over the poked cake.

Mint Oreo Poke Cake

Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions. Stir in half the crushed Oreos.
Spread the cake batter in a 9×13 cake pan and bake according to the package instructions. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cooled cake.
Whisk together the instant pudding and milk until all the pudding is dissolved. Spread the pudding over the cake, making sure to push it into the holes.
Place the cake in the refrigerator to chill for at least four hours. Spread the chocolate frosting over the top of the chilled cake and top with remaining crushed Oreos.

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Mint Oreo Poke Cake

Mint Oreo Poke Cake takes an ordinary poke cake recipe and creates a decadent dessert for all peppermint and mint lovers with a sweet tooth!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Cake, St. Patrick’s Day

Keyword oreo

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 523kcal

Ingredients

15.25 oz box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients to prepare it
3 ounce box York Peppermint instant pudding
2 cups milk
15.25 ounce package mint Oreos crushed
16 oz container milk chocolate frosting

Instructions

Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions. Stir in half the crushed Oreos.
Spread the cake batter in a 9×13 cake pan and bake according to the package instructions. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cooled cake.
Whisk together the instant pudding and milk until all the pudding is dissolved.
Spread the pudding over the cake, making sure to push it into the holes.
Place the cake in the refrigerator to chill for at least four hours.
Spread the chocolate frosting over the top of the chilled cake and top with remaining crushed Oreos

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Lucky Charms Bark

therockstarmommyblog — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:37:40 +0000

Do you feel lucky? Well you soon will after finding this super playful and enticing Lucky Charms Bark!

Lucky Charms Bark is a simple chocolate bark recipe using Lucky Charms marshmallows and any other holiday-themed edible additions you want to include.

Serve your lucky charms bark at your St Patrick’s Day party or gift to friends and family!

RECIPE TIPS

This lucky charms bark is absolutely adorable! Consider gifting it to friends and family in a parchment paper-lined paper gift box with decorative ribbon and a gift tag.

Serve this lucky charms bark at your St Patrick’s Day party alongside various other party treats and snacks such as Mint Chocolate Chip Dip, Shamrock Pretzels, or St Patrick’s Day Appetizer Board.

If the melted chocolate chips seem to have clumps despite following the recipe, add in a very small amount of unflavored oil such as vegetable or canola oil. This should help to create a smoother consistency.

Always keep a watchful eye when melting chocolate – it’s easier to burn than you would think and then you’ll definitely need to start over.

How to Make Lucky Charms Bark

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place white chocolate in a heat-proof bowl and place over a pot of boiling water.
Whisk the chocolate until melted, about 2 minutes.
Once chocolate is melted, scoop into the center of the lined baking sheet.
Use an offset spatula to spread the chocolate into a 1/4″ thick rectangle.
Place the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 25 seconds. Stir and reheat as needed.
Place the green candy melts in dollops over the white chocolate and use the offset spatula to marble the chocolate and candy melts together.
Immediately distribute all of the marshmallows evenly over the bark and then garnish with sprinkles.
Allow chocolate to set for 1 hour before cutting into pieces and serving.

HOW SHOULD I STORE LUCKY CHARMS BARK?

You can store most chocolate barks in a cool, dry area for a couple of weeks when placed in an airtight container.

If, however, you live in humid conditions, it’s best to store your lucky charms bark in the refrigerator although the mini marshmallows may start to go a little soggy from any condensation in the fridge.

CAN I STORE THIS CHOCOLATE BARK IN THE FREEZER?

If you have leftovers then you can definitely store your lucky charms bark in the freezer. If, however, you intend making this in advance of St Patrick’s Day, I don’t recommend that you freeze this bark since chocolate can discolor through freezing and you want your lucky charms bark to look its best when you serve it to your friends and family.

WHAT VARIATIONS CAN I MAKE TO THIS LUCK CHARMS BARK?

The great thing about any chocolate bark recipe is it’s versatility! Some ways that you could adapt this lucky charms bark is by adding in some chopped nuts, using different shapes or colors of sprinkles, add some colored or glitter sanding sugar, or even add in your favorite flavor extract.

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Lucky Charms Bark

Lucky Charms Bark is a simple chocolate bark recipe using Lucky Charms marshmallows and any other holiday-themed edible additions you want to include.

Course Dessert

Cuisine St. Patrick’s Day

Keyword kid approved

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Ingredients

2 cups White Chocolate Chips can use white candy melts
1/3 cup Green Candy Melts
1/2 cup Lucky Charms Marshmallows or more to taste
2 Tablespoons Sprinkles

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place white chocolate in a heat-proof bowl and place over a pot of boiling water.
Whisk the chocolate until melted, about 2 minutes.
Once chocolate is melted, scoop into the center of the lined baking sheet.
Use an offset spatula to spread the chocolate into a 1/4″ thick rectangle.
Place the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 25 seconds. Stir and reheat as needed.
Place the green candy melts in dollops over the white chocolate and use the offset spatula to marble the chocolate and candy melts together.
Immediately distribute all of the marshmallows evenly over the bark and then garnish with sprinkles.
Allow chocolate to set for 1 hour before cutting into pieces and serving.

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Irish Beef Stew

therockstarmommyblog — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:17:32 +0000

If you don’t yet know what you’re making for St Patrick’s day, then allow me to help you out with this Irish Beef Stew!

Whether it’s actually the luck of the Irish or just good planning, you won’t go wrong by adding this Irish Beef Stew to your St Paddy’s day menu.

While this beef stew recipe is oh-so delicious, the total cooking time may seem less appetizing to those in a hurry. If that’s you, don’t worry – I got you covered with my Instant Pot Irish Stew or Crockpot Irish Stew, saving you time while not skimping on any flavor or golden reviews from the family!

Regardless of which recipe you go with, they all have something in common – a hearty and rich tasting stew that will satisfy the whole family…your own personal pot of gold!

RECIPE TIPS

You can use chicken broth instead of beef although it’s worth noting that the chicken broth has a tendency of masking the taste of the Guinness more.
You can easily add in other vegetables that haven’t been listed in this recipe or remove those listed for preferred vegetables. Stews are so versatile like that which is why I love them so much.
You can freeze this stew for up to 3 months which makes it great for storing leftovers or making it ahead of time. It will also last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

How to Make Irish Beef Stew

In a dutch oven cook bacon over a medium high heat until desired crispness, remove and set aside. Season beef with salt and pepper.
Add olive oil to dutch oven and brown the beef, remove and set aside.
Add butter and onions, cook until onions are soft and translucent, 2-3 minutes.
Add in flour and whisk to make a roux, cook for 1 minute.
Pour in Guinness and whisk until there are no more lumps.
Add tomato paste, chicken stock, carrots or parsnips, Worcestershire sauce, celery, bay leaves and thyme, stir to combine.
Return beef, potatoes and bacon to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover and simmer for up to 2 hours, or until sauce has thickened to a loose gravy and vegetables are fork tender.
Taste and add salt and pepper as needed, remove bay leaves and enjoy.

I DON’T DRINK ALCOHOL. CAN I MAKE THIS IRISH BEEF STEW WITHOUT BEER?

Yes, of course you can omit the beer – no problem. This recipe has so much flavor as it is thanks to the herbs, stock and Worcestershire sauce that you won’t walk away with a lesser flavored meal if you decide to forgo the Guinness beer.

CAN I USE A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEER FOR THIS IRISH BEEF STEW?

Technically yes although I use Guinness beer for this recipe as it’s an actual Irish beer. With that said, if you can’t find Guinness or you don’t normally drink it and don’t want to buy a 6-pack then by all means buy another brand of stout.
A stout beer is typically dark, hearty and flavorful which compliments this dish beautifully.

WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH THIS IRISH BEEF STEW?

I love combing my stews with sides that will soak up all that yummy saucey stew residue. These types of sides are perfect for that purpose:

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Irish Beef Stew

If you don’t yet know what you’re making for St Patrick’s day, then allow me to help you out with this Irish Beef Stew!

Course Dinner, Soup

Cuisine Beef, St. Patrick’s Day

Keyword beer, stew

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds stew meat
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup yellow onion
6 slices bacon chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 11.2 oz bottle Guinness
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef stock
3 carrots or parsnips chopped
2 stalks celery. chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme
3 cups potatoes peeled and chopped
½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a dutch oven cook bacon over a medium high heat until desired crispness, remove and set aside
Season beef with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to dutch oven and brown the beef, remove and set aside.
Add butter and onions, cook until onions are soft and translucent, 2-3 minutes.
Add in flour and whisk to make a roux, cook for 1 minute.
Pour in Guinness and whisk until there are no more lumps
Add tomato paste, chicken stock, carrots or parsnips, Worcestershire sauce, celery, bay leaves and thyme, stir to combine. Return beef, potatoes and bacon to the pot
Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover and simmer for up to 2 hours, or until sauce has thickened to a loose gravy and vegetables are fork tender.
Taste and add salt and pepper as needed, remove bay leaves and enjoy.

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St Patrick’s Day Fruit Platter

therockstarmommyblog — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:06:18 +0000

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year in style with this fun and bright St Patrick’s Day Fruit Platter! It’s so simple and quick to make! Delegate certain parts of the platter assembly to your kids as an exciting way for them to be part of the day’s festivities.

This St Patrick’s Day Fruit Platter can act as an interactive snack or dessert platter for a themed party or for a casual family get together. Jazz it up with a chocolate fondant or keep things simple and get your friends and family to make colorful rainbow kebabs from the platter.

And while this recipe lists certain fruits and candies, the ingredients can definitely be swapped out to suit any preferences or dietary requirements. May your taste buds be delighted and your heart be light with this cute St Patrick’s Day Fruit Platter!

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS ST PATRICK’S DAY FRUIT PLATTER

You can easily make any size platter you wish by simply adding more ingredients or using less than what has been listed in this recipe.
Glam up this platter for a party with a chocolate fondant and skewers for people to dip the fruit pieces and marshmallows into.
Write a cute short phrase with a food marker on the marshmallows as extra fun for the kids!
If you use any fruit slices that are likely to turn brown such as apples or bananas, you can spray them lightly (using a food-grade spray bottle) with some lemon juice on either side which will help prevent the brown discoloration.

St Patrick’s Day Fruit Platter

Wash and dry the fruit. Cut into bite-size pieces if desired.
Arrange the fruit beginning with the strawberries along the edge of the plate. Continue adding the fruit, row by row, in the order listed. If the fruit slides towards the center, gently push the fruit back towards the edge of the plate and continue adding rows until the rainbow is complete.
Add a small bowl on each side of the rainbow with one holding marshmallows and the other holding the Rolos candies. If preferred, place the marshmallows and candies directly on the plate. Serve with bamboo skewers if desired to allow guests to create their own rainbow kabob.

HOW CAN I VARY THIS ST PATRICK’S DAY FRUIT PLATTER?

While the fruit rainbow has been used with those sliced fruits listed in this recipe, there’s nothing stopping you from making the rainbow from different fruit of the same or similar colors.
The marshmallow cloud can be replaced with plain popcorn or a bowl of Greek yogurt and the Rolo candies can be replaced with another gold-covered candy or even slices of banana if you are trying to keep the platter fruit-only.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH LEFTOVER FRUIT FROM THE PLATTER?

Most sliced fruit will last up to 3-5 days in the refrigerator if stored in an airtight container. You could easily use up any leftover fruit slices in breakfast muesli or as a refreshing snack the following days.
Alternatively, blend your leftover fruit to make a smoothie mix and store it in your freezer for easy smoothie bases later on.

Other Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick's Day Fruit Platter

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year in style with this fun and bright St Patrick’s Day Fruit Platter! It’s so simple and quick to make!

Course Appetizer, Dessert

Cuisine Fun Food, St. Patrick's Day

Keyword rainbow, snack

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings

Ingredients

2 cups Strawberries
2 cups Cantaloupe pieces
1 cup Pineapple chunks
1/2 cup Green grapes
1/2 cup Blueberries
1/2 Black grapes
1 cup Marshmallows
1 cup Wrapped Rolos candies

Instructions

Wash and dry the fruit. Cut into bite-size pieces if desired.
Arrange the fruit beginning with the strawberries along the edge of the plate. Continue adding the fruit, row by row, in the order listed. If the fruit slides towards the center, gently push the fruit back towards the edge of the plate and continue adding rows until the rainbow is complete.
Add a small bowl on each side of the rainbow with one holding marshmallows and the other holding the Rolos candies. If preferred, place the marshmallows and candies directly on the plate. Serve with bamboo skewers if desired to allow guests to create their own rainbow kabob.

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Breakfast Hash

therockstarmommyblog — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:23:14 +0000

This Corned Beef and Cabbage Breakfast Hash takes full advantage of any leftovers you may have from a recent Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner.

I know I typically make corned beef and cabbage around St Patrick’s Day as do many, so this Corned Beef and Cabbage Hash is a lovely little trick I apply to use up my leftovers.

While I call this a recipe, in all honesty it really just requires the use of your skillet and some St Patrick’s Day leftovers. Of course, I love adding some fried eggs to the mix for a really hearty breakfast! If you’re looking for more ideas of how to use leftover corned beef and cabbage, why not try this Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup or Corned Beef and Cabbage Quesadillas!

Corned Beef and Cabbage Breakfast Hash

In a large (12 inch) skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook the onion until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring as needed to avoid burning.
To the skillet, add the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring often until heated through.
If desired, create 6 pockets in the hash and crack one egg into each hole. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the eggs reach your desired doneness. Season the eggs with salt and black pepper prior to serving.

HOW SHOULD I COOK EGGS TO INCLUDE IN THIS HASH?

You can either fry or poach some eggs in a separate pan and serve them alongside your Corned Beef and Cabbage Hash or you can make a few nests in your corn beef and hash mixture and then crack your eggs into them.
With the latter option, cover your pan till the egg whites set and then serve the hash together with the eggs.

WHAT VARIATIONS CAN I MAKE TO THIS RECIPE?

If you want a low-carb option for this meal then omit the potatoes and replace them with cauliflower rice that you can add to the sauteed onions and garlic. Use a grater or food processor to get your chopped head of cauliflower to become rice-sized or buy rice cauliflower from the store.
Corned beef can be substituted for roast beef, ham or pork.
Sweet potatoes can be used instead of regular potatoes or you can reduce the quantity of the potatoes called for by the amount of sweet potato you decide to include.
Bulk up the veggie content of this Corned Beef and Cabbage Hash with cooked corn kernels and a chopped bell pepper.

TIPS FOR MAKING CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE HASH

If you feel like you don’t have enough potatoes leftover for this recipe, you can add shredded potatoes (like this hash brown mix) to your hash.
Apart from eggs, you could also serve this dish with baked beans or add this Corned Beef and Cabbage Hash to an omelette!
This Corned Beef and Cabbage Hash will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Take note though that if you are already using leftovers for this recipe, it’s never good food safety practice to reheat food more than twice so in that instance I would recommend using it up in one sitting.

Other St Patrick’s Day Recipes

Instant Pot Irish Stew
Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting
Cheesy Guinness Beef Sliders

Corned Beef and Cabbage Breakfast Hash

Course Breakfast

Cuisine St. Patrick's Day

Keyword corned beef, leftovers, potatoes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion diced
1 cup cooked baby carrots sliced
3 cups cooked cubed potatoes
1 cup cooked and cubed corned beef brisket
2 cups steamed cabbage
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves’
½ teaspoon garlic powder
6 eggs if desired

Instructions

In a large (12 inch) skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook the onion until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring as needed to avoid burning.
To the skillet, add the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring often until heated through.
If desired, create 6 pockets in the hash and crack one egg into each hole. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the eggs reach your desired doneness. Season the eggs with salt and black pepper prior to serving.

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