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Flourless Egg and Cottage Cheese Savory Breakfast Muffin Recipe (Nutrient-dense, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free) Junk Food Past and Present; The Diet of Our Ancient Irish Ancestors. “The menu for this evening is pasta or chicken nuggets and chips,” I announced, smiling smugly to myself.

Junk Food Past and Present; The Diet of Our Ancient Irish Ancestors

Two ten year old boys in the house; it was obvious what they’d choose. “Pasta!” They both chorused, much to my surprise. Dammit, I thought. That means I actually have to make a real pasta sauce. Not that that was a problem. Nowadays, after Carys’s Troubles, we tend to eat according to our blood type. Irish stew What is the first thing which springs to mind when we think of Irish food? Well, it seems the Irish diet did not change much from Neolithic times until the potato. As for the cattle, in the mythology of the Ulster Cycle, Queen Medb (Meyv) famously went to war over ownership of the great bull Donn Cúailnge , to disastrous consequence. How so? The Neolithic people were great farmers. Honey was a very important food, as it was their only source of sweetness. Apart from apples, fruit and vegetables were not cultivated in Ireland before the 8th century. 10 Snacks Under 250 Calories.

Junk Food Past and Present; The Diet of Our Ancient Irish Ancestors. 35 Amazing Birthday Cake Ideas. How to Make Raw Vegan Veggie Stuffed Collard Wraps. Are you looking for a quick and healthy wrap that’s maybe low in calories and more whole foods based?

How to Make Raw Vegan Veggie Stuffed Collard Wraps

Or maybe you’re looking for a gluten or wheat-free sandwich option. Well, check out these raw veggie collard wraps! I would recommend sticking with a thick creamy filling like avocado or guacamole, instead of using a fruit or vinegar based dressing, as the taste of collards is quite strong and with just a vinegar or lemon base it won’t really be that delicious.

Unless you’re like a hard core raw foodist, in which case you probably eat raw kale by the bunchfuls… every day… Just kidding! ~Apple Pie Cookies. You know when you bake an Apple Pie, or any fruit pie for that matter, and you get those oozy baked sugar, chewy-ish bits of leaked fruit that gets all caramelized to the crust?

~Apple Pie Cookies

They’re kind of hard to explain..I think they need a name, I’m open to suggestions! Watch them being made right >>HERE! Anyway, that’s my absolute favorite part of a fruit pie! How great are those sticky little chewy bites..omgosh?! Paleo/Primal Cookie Dough ‘Whoa’ Ice Cream Sandwiches! Paleo/Primal Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches So this recipe is pretty much the best thing I’ve ever made ever.

Paleo/Primal Cookie Dough ‘Whoa’ Ice Cream Sandwiches!

It’s like, whoa! (Joey from Blossom voice). It tastes exactly like the Nestle Ice Cream Toll-House Cookie Sandwiches. Identical. Chewy Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Once I started my blog, and pretty much had a running stock of treats lingering in my apartment I made a vow to stop buying desserts when out and about in the city.

Chewy Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies

You see, I used to be that girl that would seek out every new bakery and spend my days walking around the city with a cupcake/cookie/brownie from here or there. I’m not saying that I never eat treats when I’m out, but eating my own sweet creations at home seems to satisfy my sweet tooth for now. Anyway, back in my pre-blog days, I had a mild obsession with the Lemon White Chocolate Chip cookie from Whole Foods.

Curried Baked Carrot Chips Recipe. Recipe for Roasted Balsamic Zucchini and Mushrooms with Feta and Thyme. Strawberry Nut Bars - Holistically Engineered. Want to learn more about essential oils?

Strawberry Nut Bars - Holistically Engineered

Join the community Facebook group! Enter to win a bottle of Lavender Essential Oil here. Lavender and Lemon Vegan Cheesecake. I know the flavors are rather summery, and yet, it's winter.

Lavender and Lemon Vegan Cheesecake

But I thought "what the heck"... I doubt anyone will complain. I highly suggest you make this as soon as possible, and feel your world come alive. Lighter Eggs Benedict with Mock Hollandaise Sauce — Recipes from The Kitchn. I have to admit I've never understood the popularity of the "Sunday brunch" at otherwise decent restaurants—the lines are ridiculous, the food often subpar, and you know as well as me the waitstaff have plenty of better things to do (like nurse their own hangover).

Lighter Eggs Benedict with Mock Hollandaise Sauce — Recipes from The Kitchn

My indifference to this cultural phenomenon doesn't mean I don't love a pile of pancakes and a fried egg or two; it's just that I prefer them from the comfort of my own home. One of my favorite brunch recipes is the classic Eggs Benedict. Easy Veggie-Loaded Quesadillas (No Cheese!) These delicious, filling, and healthy quesadillas are fully plant-based and use no vegan cheese substitutes.

Easy Veggie-Loaded Quesadillas (No Cheese!)

To make them even healthier, use whole-grain or sprouted tortillas. Easy Veggie-Loaded Quesadillas (No Cheese!) Quinoa Pizza Crust with Butternut Squash and Tahini Sauce. At the arrival of spring last week, sitting in a wooden basket in the corner of my kitchen, one lone butternut squash remained.

Quinoa Pizza Crust with Butternut Squash and Tahini Sauce

Zucchini "Fettuccine" With Tomato Sauce Recipe. Portabella & Kale Pizza with Roasted Garlic Sauce Recipe. Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes: VegKitchen.com. VegKitchen’s Top 8 Vegan Wraps and Sandwiches VegKitchen’s pages offer a number of tasty recipes and ideas for vegan sandwich and wraps, perfect for lunches at home or to take to school or the office (or even as quick, casual dinners). Here are the ones that have proven most popular with readers — most views, comments, and in general, going most crazy over them when we share on our Facebook page. Keep this list handy, and it will be a long time before you wonder what to have for lunch! Of course, for the mid-day meal, you can rotate these with some of our delicious salads and/or leftover soups as well. Another tip: You can turn any of the wraps below into sandwiches, and vice versa. more→ Avocado and Chickpea Sandwich Spread Pairing the great flavors of avocado and chickpeas, this tasty sandwich spread was inspired by the Avocado Tartine offered at the restaurant chain Le Pain Quotidien.

Cinnamon and Coconut Pancakes. I know Paleo pancakes are totally candy cigarettes but once in a while, I feel like making a stack. They’re definitely not the same as traditional pancakes (a bit denser and drier) but our resident carb-addict, Lil-O seems to like them just fine. Here’s what I gathered to make 12 pancakes (3” in diameter): 2 large eggs3 tablespoons full fat coconut milk½ mashed ripe banana (about 2 tablespoons)½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar½ teaspoon vanilla extract1½ tablespoons of Bob’s Red Mill organic coconut flour½ teaspoon cinnamon¼ teaspoon baking soda1 small pinch of saltghee or coconut oil (for frying) Here’s how I made the pancakes: I whisked the eggs, coconut milk, mashed banana, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract together until well combined.

Then, in a separate bowl, I mixed together the rest of the ingredients (except for the ghee)… …before whisking together the dry and wet ingredients just before cooking. Stuffed Breakfast Bell Peppers. I have mentioned before that for me breakfast is the most important meal of the day because: 1) my parents always made me eat breakfast before school, even if that meant waking up at 5:00 am when my first class was at 7:00 am, and 2) the health benefits of starting your day with a delicious meal are many. However, there doesn’t seem to be as many ideas for breakfast as there are for lunches and dinners out there.

That’s why I am always trying to come up with new things to make my breakfasts more exciting. Because, let’s face it, if your breakfast is not exciting, it is easier to skip it or opt for a less healthier option at the drive-thru or doughnut shop. Here I present to you these healthy and delicious bell peppers stuffed with Huevos con Chorizo. Stuffed Breakfast Peppers. Quinoa, Lentil, and Mushroom Burgers. Jumbo Chickpea Pancake – A High Protein, Filling Vegan Breakfast or Lunch!

Curried Baked Carrot Chips Recipe. Vegan Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto. Strawberry Banana and Chocolate Breakfast Parfaits. Tales of a Freckled Lifter. My fellow o-chem nerds will appreciate this humor haha. Skillet-Baked Eggs with Spinach, Yogurt, and Chili Oil.