St. Patrick’s Day is just days away, and spring celebrations like Easter are on the horizon. To help you plan festive meals and seasonal baking, I’ve gathered a Spring Recipe Round-Up featuring favorite dishes perfect for the season. There’s also an exciting HelloFresh giveaway later in the post — a great option if you need time-saving meal solutions that deliver pre-measured ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes right to your door.
Let’s start with some St. Patrick’s Day favorites, beginning with chocolate:
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes filled with Irish Cream — Rich, moist and dense, these cupcakes pair a deep chocolate cake with a shiny fudgy ganache and a cool Bailey’s Irish Cream filling. Many who’ve tried them call them the best cupcakes they’ve ever had.
Chocolate Stout Cake Crumb Truffles — Don’t toss those leftover crumbs and ganache. These truffles turn scraps into a simple, indulgent second treat from the same recipe.
Irish Soda Bread — This favorite version uses sour cream and egg for extra moisture and a slightly cake-like texture. Thickly sliced, toasted and spread with salted butter, it’s an easy and satisfying treat.
Irish Soda Bread Scones — Based on the soda bread recipe but transformed into buttery scones. A great option if you prefer individual, portable pastries.
Orange Buttermilk Pancakes with Fresh Citrus Syrup — A bright twist on classic pancakes. Fresh orange juice and zest lend refreshing flavor; the fluffy pancakes pair beautifully with a vibrant citrus syrup.
Herbed Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs — Fresh herbs and creamy goat cheese elevate scrambled eggs from ordinary to special in minutes, ideal for holiday brunches or a leisurely spring breakfast.
Lemon Thyme Olive Oil Cakelets — Olive oil cakes stay moist and flavorful, and pairing herb and citrus creates a delicate, spring-appropriate dessert that’s both bright and sophisticated.
Lemon Lime Cream Slab Pie — A cool, creamy lemon-and-lime filling rests on a sweet vanilla wafer crust. It’s perfect for serving a crowd or scaled down into a 9″ tart for a smaller gathering.
Herb Roasted Potatoes — No peeling required: wash, dry, toss small potatoes in olive oil and fresh herbs, then roast. The result is a simple, flavorful side that’s crisp outside and tender inside.
Pineapple Coconut Glazed Carrots — A tropical take on glazed carrots: pineapple and coconut add bright, fruity notes to this colorful and easy vegetable side.
Now for the giveaway: I’ve teamed up with a group of bloggers to offer a chance to win $500 worth of HelloFresh meals. The winner can choose any combination of HelloFresh boxes — including Classic, Veggie, or Family options. For perspective, the prize could cover several weeks of meals depending on the selected plan. The giveaway runs from March 14th to March 28th, 2016, is open to U.S. residents only, and entrants must be 18 or older.
Update 3/31/16
A winner has been randomly selected and confirmed. Congratulations to Kathryn, who will be enjoying HelloFresh meals. Thank you to everyone who entered!
Giveaway courtesy of HelloFresh and Arousing Appetites.
Check out the group of bloggers who partnered to bring this giveaway:
- Seduction Meals
- The Emotional Baker
- The Rustic Willow
- Leelalicious
- Seasonal Cravings
- The Gingham Apron
- Tasty Ever After
- The Skinny Pot
- A Savory Feast
- Kiwi and Carrot
- Majorly Delicious
- Jar of Lemons
- Sustaining the Powers
- Beer Girl Cooks
- Cake ‘N Knife
- That Square Plate
- The Secret Ingredient Is
- Gift of Gab
- Weatherills Say I Do
- Kitchen of Eatin’
- Bessie Bakes
- The Speckled Palate
- Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes
- Butcher’s Niche
- Avocado Pesto
- Natasha Red
- 2 Cookin Mamas
- Two Sisters Kitchens
- Feast and West
- Arousing Appetites
- Kim’s Cravings
- Brunch n Bites
- Twin Stripe