Jolene's Recipe Journal

 St. Patrick’s Day is a great excuse to enjoy Irish-inspired flavors, colorful drinks, and sweet treats. From comforting breads to creamy beverages and simple desserts, these recipes are easy to make and perfect for celebrating the holiday.

  E is for Empanadas Baked Beef Empanadas are simple, oven-baked hand pies filled with lightly spiced ground beef. These easy empanadas can be made ahead or frozen for stress-free meals, perfect for snacks, lunch, or family dinners.

D is for Dirty The Dirty Shirley is a grown-up version of the classic Shirley Temple, with vodka, Sprite, and grenadine for the familiar flavor and bright red color, finished with cherries and a squeeze of lime.

C is for Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Crescent Rolls Chocolate Chip Crescent Roll Cookies are a mashup dessert that combines flaky crescent dough with soft chocolate chip cookie dough. Rolled, sliced, and baked into golden swirls, they’re warm, gooey, and impossible to resist.