In honor of National Irish Food Day, and St. Patrick himself, here’s a quick wrap-up of a few of my favorite Irish-style recipes.
ST. PATRICK WAS A BRAVE MAN WHO RETURNED TO IRELAND, WHERE HE HAD BEEN KEPT AS A SLAVE, TO HELP CONVERT THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND TO CHRISTIANITY FROM PAGANISM. HE LIVED WITH CONSTANT DANGER TO HIS LIFE. LEGEND HAS IT HE DROVE AWAY THE SNAKES OF IRELAND AND USED THE SHAMROCK TO EXPLAIN THE HOLY TRINITY. SOURCE: THE CATHOLIC DIGEST
Irish Soda Bread
Non-dairy buttermilk makes this Irish soda bread vegan AND makes it uber delicious.
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Roasted Cabbage (it’s actually good)
Until very recently―and by very recently I mean like last week kind of recently―the thought of eating the cruciferous vegetable made me want to scream …
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Creamy (vegan) Whiskey Sauce
Typically, a whiskey sauce calls for beef broth, lots of butter and heavy cream. But, I promise you, choosing plant-based options are just as fabulous and the sauce is absolutely divine.
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Vegan Creamed Spinach
I have been called many things in my life—some good, some bad … and sometimes completely and totally unjustified. I am not, for the record, a weird eater. Nor am I picky. I just happen to know what I like and what I don’t like. I might be the only breathing human who likes canned spinach, but does that really make me weird? Food can carry a lot of memories.…
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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
Call it a shepherd’s pie or a cottage pie … either way, this super easy, super comforting food is a winner-winner for any weeknight dinner.
Keep readingDISCLAIMER: Our recipes are just that, ours. Some are modified versions of dishes we’ve had elsewhere or old-favorites that contained animal proteins that we replaced with plant-based options, while others are a concentrated effort of trial and error. But all are intended to be altered by you and made to suit your tastes. So if you want more garlic or none at all, go for it. You do you ; ) Now for the serious part … periodically this site does offer health, nutrition and exercise information. The information provided is not intended as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice given by a licensed physician or other health-care professional. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, consult your physician and never delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have read on this site. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk.
My Flexitarian Kitchen 
I’ll be greedy Shauna and take a portion of each! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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