3 long irish Recipes

mixed greens (or you can use 1 specific lettuce or greens of choice), granny smith apple, unpeeled, diced small (use a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar and toss to stop the browning), asparagus spears (ends trimmed ) or 12 -16 asparagus tips (ends trimmed), fresh mint, minced (about 2 tbsp), irish cheddar cheese, cubed small (we love irish dubliner), parsnips or 1 small carrot, peeled and grated, green bell pepper, raisins (golden or dark , currants can be substituted, too), whole milk buttermilk, cream , for thinning (optional, if needed), apple cider vinegar, sour cream (or plain yogurt), salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste

chocolate cookie crust(homemade or purchased), quality milk or dark chocolate(chips are okay, as long as you use a good brand), original irish cream (the full 1/2 cup is what i used and was a fairly intense flavor and less chocolaty...perfect for us!), cream cheese, softened, butter, softened, powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy whipping cream , whipped to stiff peaks(or can probably sub 1 regular sized cool whip, just thawed)