It’s time for the Irish to come out to play, as this weekend is St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re looking forward to a weekend of partying, indulging on traditional Irish favorites or want a reason to go green — it’s time to get into the Irish spirit. For food and drink lovers — you have it easy, as many holiday-themed specials will be offered. While many restaurants will be featuring traditional dishes, we thought we’d take you down a calmer path & offer you treats to enjoy away from the craziness. Here are some of our favorites:
Ice cream lovers rejoice and indulge in a bowl of deliciousness, as you enjoy the flavor of Blue Bell Ice Cream. Mint Cookies ‘n Cream, one of their newest releases, combines refreshing mint ice cream with mint crème-filled chocolate cookies and semi-sweet chocolate chips for a decadent treat — and is perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Spend St. Patrick’s dinner at home this year and fill your kitchen with aromas of your favorite Irish ingredients. B’stro on the Beach at B Ocean Hotel in Fort Lauderdale has shared with us a festive recipe for their Reuben Quiche. This can also be enjoyed in their restaurant for just $11.00.
Reuben Quiche
Ingredients
CRUST:
· 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons finely crushed crackers
· 1 tablespoon rye or all-purpose flour
· 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
FILLING:
· 5 green onions, chopped
· 1 tablespoon butter
· 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
· 1 package (2-1/2 ounces) deli corned beef, cut into 2-inch strips
· 1/2 cup sauerkraut, well drained
· 4 eggs
· 1 cup half-and-half cream
· 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
· 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, flour and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, sauté onions in butter until tender; set aside. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over crust. Top with corned beef, sauerkraut and remaining cheese. Whisk the eggs, cream, flour, mustard, salt and reserved onion mixture; pour over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings
Go green for St. Patrick’s Day — and support your favorite environmentally-friendly eating establishment. Some of our favorites include Bistro Ten Zero One at the West Palm Beach Marriott, where they use fresh herbs and vegetables from their onsite garden; Green House Miami where you can explore the origins of your food on your very own tablet set at each table; and Market 17 in Fort Lauderdale, where they not only pride themselves on using ingredients from local farmers, but they also offer a very cool dining in the dark experience. For more restaurants that utilize local ingredients, check out the websites for Slow Food Miami & Slow Food Glades to Coast for a lengthy list.