I’m still in a St. Patrick’s Day mood…how about you?

A FRIDAY FUNNY

Well, this cracked me up, so you know I have to share…

And a few extras to keep you chuckling…

FREE BOOK FRIDAY

This week’s Free Book Friday offering is The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter, Book 1 of her “Lords of the Underworld” series.  (And it’s really good, by the way. :winkwink )

To enter the giveaway for this book, simply leave a comment to today’s post that includes the code FBF—for “Free Book Friday,” of course—to let me know you’re interested in the drawing. (U.S. residents only for the prize, please, but everyone is welcome to chat.)

Winner will be announced during our Happy Sunday post on…well, you know, Sunday.  Winner is responsible for contacting me with her mailing information—i.e. I will not be contacting you—so be sure to check back in or you might not even know you won! :whhhat (If prize isn’t claimed within 7 days, another name may be drawn or item may be tossed back into the goody bag to be re-used for a future giveaway.)

So what are your plans for this fine Irish holiday? Other than the usual, that is… :beerlaugh

Since my upcoming Harlequin Desire (HER LITTLE SECRET, HIS HIDDEN HEIR — June 2011) has a heroine who runs a bakery, my plan is to start posting recipes here in The Dungeon very, very soon.  And then it occurred to me—I could post a really fun, colorful recipe today, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.  So consider this a sneak peek at the yumminess to come…

Lucky You Mint Pie

Ingredients:

1 cup (6 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 (9-inch) prepared chocolate crumb crust (6 ounces)
1 (3.4-ounce) package vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 to 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed – divided use
Additional NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels (optional)
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation:

1. Microwave 1 cup morsels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; stir until smooth. Stir in butter; pour into crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until cool to the touch.
2. Meanwhile, beat remaining evaporated milk, pudding mix, water, peppermint extract and 3 drops food coloring in medium bowl until combined. Gently stir in 2 cups whipped topping and additional drop of food coloring, if desired. Spoon over chocolate layer.
3. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Sprinkle with additional morsels. Spoon remaining whipped topping in center of pie. Garnish with fresh mint.

(Recipe is the property of Nestlé®)