An Irish Feast

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Add the luck of the Irish to your St. Patrick’s Day plans with traditional food and fun!  

These Irish recipes include customary dishes, with easy-to-follow directions for a yummy St. Paddy’s Day feast.

Dubliners Shepherd’s Pie 
Strawberry Rhubarb Cookie Bars
Soda Bread 

Find a recipe for Irish Stew and Apple Crisp in An Irish Feast from the Kids’ Kitchen  .

Get outside and search for the holiday’s mascot - the four-leaf clover! This time-honored activity is sure to be lots of fun for the kids!
Insider's tip: Here's a video on "How to find a four-leafed clover!"

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