Shamrock Shakes

I don't do beef brisket, corned beef and cabbage, etc. so on St. Patrick's Day, my only endeavor in the kitchen is Shamrock Shakes.

Here is how I make mine:

(To serve 2 adults & 2 children.)

4 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4 c Creme de Menthe syrup
milk (more or less depending on how thick you like your shake)
green food coloring (the syrup alone doesn't get it very green)
garnish with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips

Chocolate Banana Shakes

There is this awesome burger/ice cream joint here. Someone told Derek to try their chocolate banana shake so he did and loved it. Then I tried it and loved it. So tonight, I tried to duplicate it. Very yummy. I'm not sure if it was exactly the same, but it was pretty close.

For two generous servings:

4 scoops of vanilla ice cream
2 bananas
chocolate syrup (enough to give shake "chocolate milk" color)
milk (more or less depending on how thick you like your shakes)

Put in blender, magic bullet, or smoothie maker.

I served with a dollop of whipped cream.