It's easy to be green with help from McCormick.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, here are a few recipes to help you celebrate.The best part? You don't even need to be Irish!Easy Green Velvet CupcakesPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesMakes 24 servings1 package (2-layer size) German chocolate cake mix with pudding1 cup sour cream1/2 cup watercup unsweetened cocoa powdercup vegetable oil1 bottle McCormick Green Food Color3 eggs2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla ExtractVanilla Cream Cheese FrostingGreen sprinklesPreheat oven to 350 F. Beat cake mix, sour cream, water, cocoa powder, oil, food color, eggs and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened, scraping sides of bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.Pour batter into 24 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup full.Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting. Decorate with sprinkles.Green Ombre CakePrep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 35 minutesMakes 12 servingsCake:1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla ExtractMcCormick Green Food ColorFrosting:1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract1 package (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar2 tablespoons milkPrepare cake mix as directed on package, using whole eggs. Stir in vanilla. Divide batter evenly into 3 bowls. Stir 50 drops (about 1/2 teaspoon) food color into one of the bowls, tinting batter dark green. Stir 15 drops food color into another of the bowls, tinting batter medium green. Stir 2 drops food color into last of the bowls, tinting batter light green.Pour each bowl of batter into a greased and floured 8-inch round cake pan.Bake as directed on package. Cool cakes on wire rack.For the frosting, beat butter and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating well after each addition and scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Place dark green cake layer on serving plate. Spread with cup of frosting. Top with medium green cake layer. Spread with cup of frosting. Top with light green cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.Mint Chocolate Chip CookiesPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesMakes 36 (1 cookie) servings2 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened1 cups sugar2 eggs1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Green Food Color1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chipsPreheat oven to 375°F. Mix flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, food color and peppermint extract; mix well.Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips.Drop by heaping tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.Green BeerPrep Time: 1 minuteMakes 1 serving1 can (12 ounces) light colored beer5 to 6 drops McCormick Green Food ColorPour beer into beverage glass. Add food color.Stir gently until evenly tinted. Serve.Emerald Mint MilkshakePrep Time: 5 minutesMakes 3 servings1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream1 cup milkto 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extractteaspoon McCormick Green Food ColorPlace ice cream, milk, peppermint extract and green food color in blender container; cover.Blend on high speed until smooth.Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired.Serve immediately.