Author: Kansas Country Living

It’s your lucky day because you don’t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for these winning recipes. Grab your green food coloring and prepare to make some fun, funky and absolutely delightful recipes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Between the various clover shapes and shades of green, these treats are sure to have your guests green with envy. That is until you share of, course! Tart Lime Smoothie Lucky Shamrocks Bread St. Patrick’s Day Sandwiches Shamrock Chocolate-Covered Pretzels Lime Poke Cake Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Lucky Mint Brownies Minty Shake Chocolate Shamrock Desserts

Lime Poke Cake Looking for something green for your St. Patrick’s Day dessert? This simple cake uses only a boxed cake mix, lime gelatin and a tub of your favorite whipped topping. Decorate with green sanding sugar for a fun, green dessert! 1 16.25 oz. box white cake mixWater (oil and egg whites as directed on your cake mix box)1 cup boiling water1 3 oz. box lime-flavored gelatin1 8 oz. container whipped toppingGreen sanding sugar (for garnish) Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13×9-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.In a large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites…

Lucky Mint Brownies Nonstick cooking spray1 box supreme brownie mix with chocolate syrup pouch3 Tbsp. water1/3 cup vegetable oil1 eggFilling:3 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/4 cup butter (softened)1/4 cup whipping cream5 oz. cream cheese (softened)1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract5 drops green food colorTopping:1/2 cup whipping cream1 bag chocolate chips (12 oz.)1/2 cup butter Heat oven to 350 F.Spray 8-by-8-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.In large bowl, mix brownie mix, water, oil and egg until combined. Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake 35 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour.FillingIn large bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter, whipping cream, cream cheese, peppermint extract and…

Minty Shake 1 cup whipping cream1/2 tsp peppermint extract2 tsp powdered sugar1/2 cup milk1 3/4 oz Baileys Irish Cream liqueur (optional)3 scoops mint chocolate chip ice creamchocolate syrupchopped sugar cookies (for garnish (optional))pistachios (for garnish (optional))mint chocolate candy (for garnish (optional)) Using mixer, whisk whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add peppermint extract and powdered sugar; mix until well blended. Set aside.In blender, blend milk, liqueur and ice cream until smooth.Drizzle chocolate syrup inside soda glass. Pour ice cream mixture into glass. Top with whipped cream and garnish with cookies, pistachios and mint chocolate candy, if desired. Dessertandes, Milkshake,…

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup butter (softened)1 1/4 cups sugar2 eggs30 drops green food coloring1 teaspoon peppermint extract1 package (12 ounces chocolate chips) In large bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt until blended. Set aside.In medium bowl, beat butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs, food coloring and peppermint extract; beat until combined.Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; beat until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto baking sheet.Bake 11-14 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.Cool on wire racks. DessertChocolate chip, christmas cookies, green…

Shamrock Chocolate-Covered Pretzels Looking for a festive way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? These are the best chocolate covered pretzels! Kids can easily help put together the shamrocks! Serve the shamrocks on their own or use them as edible cake or cupcake toppers. ½ bag twisted pretzels4 cubes vanilla almond barkGreen food coloring or gelGreen sprinkles (optional) Melt almond bark in microwavable safe bowl according to package directions. Add green food coloring or gel until desired color is reached.Using a fork, submerge pretzel twist into almond bark. Pull pretzel out of almond bark with fork and lightly tap on…

Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a project even a beginner can tackle with ease. Consider these tips to start growing your at-home garden: Select a perfect spot. You’ll want to place your garden in an area where you see it often so you’re reminded to weed and care for it regularly. Find a flat area you can access easily, where erosion and other pitfalls (including hungry wildlife) won’t be…

It may be considered an “invisible” crime but it’s certainly not victimless. And, it can kill. According to estimates, theft of electricity costs the industry as much as $6 billion every year in the United States alone. The problem not only results in higher prices for paying customers but it is also a public safety issue. Some thieves pay for the power they steal with their lives. Others live to face jail time or hefty fines and restitution. Electricity thieves steal power using several tactics. Most power theft occurs through meter tampering, bypassing meters, and tapping power lines. Other less…

Chocolate Shamrock Desserts 1 3.4 oz. package instant vanilla pudding (prepared to package directions)2 cups cold whole milk (for pudding)3-6 drops green food coloring24 chocolate sandwich cookies1 8 oz. container whipped toppingMini chocolate chips (for garnish)Rainbow sprinkles (for garnish) In a medium bowl, combine the prepared pudding with the green food coloring until the desired shade of green is reached.Layer 2 broken cookies among 6 (4 oz.) clear serving glasses.Divide half the prepared pudding among the glasses for the next layer.Continue with another layer of 2 broken cookies in each glass, and remaining pudding.Top each glass with a generous dollop…

Know the signs and symptoms of common tomato diseases Early Blight Signs and symptoms: Early blight typically appears on older foliage first as small brown lesions. As spots enlarge, concentric rings form in the center of the diseased area, resembling a bull’s-eye pattern. Stem lesions are similar in appearance and are capable of girdling the plant, especially those located at the soil line. On fruit, lesions maintain a similar appearance and, over time, will nearly envelop the fruit. Prevention and treatment: Use resistant tomato varieties and pathogen-free seeds. Practice crop rotations, maintain proper soil nutrient levels and adequate plant spacing,…