Last Updated on March 15, 2026 by Daily News Staff

A Delightful Bite for a Bit O’ Luck

(Feature Impact) Going green for St. Patrick’s Day can stretch beyond beer, clothes and decor – it can even make its way to the dessert table. With a classic recipe and a dash of green food coloring, these Luck O’ the Irish Cupcakes offer a sweet-tooth-satisfying bite as you gather friends and family for the festivities.

Find more holiday-worthy nibbles and noshes throughout the year at Culinary.net.

Luck O’ the Irish Cupcakes

Recipe adapted from Delish

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Yield: 12 cupcakes

Cupcakes:

• 1 2/3    cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 1/2    teaspoons baking powder
  
• 1/4       teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1/4       teaspoon kosher salt
  
• 1          cup granulated sugar
  
• 3/4       cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  
• 3          large egg whites, at room temperature
  
• 1          tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  
• 1/2       cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
  
• 1/2       cup whole milk, at room temperature

Frosting:

• 1          cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  
• 4          cups powdered sugar
  
• 3          tablespoons heavy cream
  
• 2          teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  
• 1/8       teaspoon kosher salt
  
•             green food coloring

1. To make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 F and arrange rack in center of oven. Line 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In large bowl, using handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat granulated sugar and butter until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add sour cream and beat until combined.
3. Add half of dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Beat on low until incorporated. Add milk and beat to combine. Add remaining dry ingredients and beat until combined.
4. Add batter to liners until three-quarters full. Bake 19-22 minutes, until slightly golden on top.
5. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely.
6. To make frosting: In large bowl, using handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Add heavy cream, vanilla and salt; beat until combined. Mix in green food coloring.
7. Transfer frosting to piping bag and pipe frosting onto cupcakes.

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Last Updated on March 13, 2026 by Daily News Staff

(Feature Impact) Green beer and decor may get all the attention, but for hosts looking to wow their St. Patrick’s Day guests or astound their loved ones, a traditional Irish recipe can become an annual tradition. Celebrate the luck o’ the Irish with this St. Patrick’s Day Stew, a hearty, beefy meal loaded with chuck stew meat, potatoes, carrots, onions and, of course, stout beer.

To find more recipes that put tradition center stage, visit Culinary.net.

St. Patrick’s Day Stew

Recipe adapted from Simply Recipes

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Servings: 6

• 1 1/4    pounds marbled chuck beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  
• 1          teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste, divided
  
• 1/4       cup extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 6          garlic cloves, minced
  
• 4          cups beef stock
  
• 2          cups water
  
• 1          cup extra stout beer
  
• 1          cup red wine
  
• 2          tablespoons tomato paste
  
• 1          tablespoon sugar
  
• 1          tablespoon dried thyme
  
• 1          tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• 2          bay leaves
  
• 2          tablespoons butter
  
• 1          large onion, chopped
  
• 4          carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  
• 3          pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  
• 2          tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1. Sprinkle beef chunks with 1 teaspoon salt. In large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
2. Pat beef dry with paper towels and add to pot, working in batches to avoid crowding pot. Cook until browned on one side then flip and brown.
3. Add garlic cloves to pot with beef and saute 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add beef stock, water, beer, wine, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Stir.
4. Bring mixture to simmer then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. In separate pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and carrots; saute until golden, about 15 minutes.
6. After beef mixture simmers 1 hour, add onions, carrots and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer uncovered until beef and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Discard bay leaves and spoon excess fat.
7. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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Red Bull is leaning into spring vibes in a big way.

In a Feb. 23, 2026 announcement out of Santa Monica, the brand revealed Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry Sakura—a limited-time flavor designed to match the season’s “let’s get outside” energy. The release is available nationwide now, and it’s coming in two options: with sugar and sugar-free.

What it tastes like

Red Bull describes the new Spring Edition as a layered flavor built for people who want something bright, floral, and a little unexpected.

Here’s the profile the company shared:

• Cherry
• Cherry blossom (sakura)
• A touch of almond flavor

The result sounds like a spring-forward twist—sweet and fruit-led up front, with a floral note and a light, nutty finish.

What to look for on shelves

If you’re scanning the cooler, Red Bull says the Spring Edition Cherry Sakura will be easy to spot.

The cans are packaged in:

• White-colored 8.4 fl oz and 12 fl oz individual cans
• Cherry-red lettering accents

Like other seasonal drops, this one is expected to move quickly. Red Bull notes it will be sold at retailers nationwide “while supplies last.”

Same functional ingredients, new seasonal flavor

Red Bull also emphasized that Spring Edition Cherry Sakura contains the same functional ingredients as Red Bull Energy Drink, with the difference being the limited-time taste.

For caffeine context, the company says one 8.4 fl oz can contains 80mg of caffeine, which it compares to about the same amount as a home-brewed cup of coffee.

The bigger picture: Red Bull’s scale keeps growing

Seasonal flavors have become a reliable way for major beverage brands to keep things fresh, and Red Bull’s numbers show why these launches matter.

According to the company, Red Bull Energy Drink is available in 178 countries, and more than 13.9 billion cans were consumed in 2025 alone.

Bottom line

If spring flavors are your thing—or you’re just ready for something new in the energy drink lineup—Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry Sakura is officially in the wild. It’s nationwide, it’s limited, and it’s available with sugar or sugar-free, so you can pick your lane and stock up before it disappears.

For more information, visit RedBull.com.

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Source: Red Bull (PRNewswire press release, Feb 23, 2026, 07:07 ET)

Link to source: https://www.prnewswire.com/

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