*Rice cakes, just plain old crunchy patties
*Rice cakes with peanut butter and raisins
*Almonds
*Dried fruit including apricots
*Apples dipped in nut butter
*Sliced fruit
*Veggies with dip
*Popped popcorn
*Trail mix with nuts, raisins, sunflower seeds, coconut pieces and dried fruit
*Fruit kabobs
*Frozen fruit including grapes, blueberries, strawberries and bananas
*Whole wheat crackers* with nut butter
*Hummus with flat bread* ~use daniel fast recipe for flat bread
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Garden Vegetable Soup
This recipe calls for fresh vegetables, but substitute with frozen varieties if they are not available. By the way, tests show that frozen vegetables actually retain more of their vitamins and minerals because they are frozen so soon after harvesting.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks)
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
Salt
2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)
2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 quarts vegetable broth
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
2 ears corn, kernels removed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 - 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preparation:
1.
Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 8 minutes.
2.
Add the carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.
Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer.
4.
Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
5.
Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with kosher salt. Serve immediately.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks)
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
Salt
2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)
2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 quarts vegetable broth
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
2 ears corn, kernels removed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 - 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preparation:
1.
Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 8 minutes.
2.
Add the carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.
Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer.
4.
Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
5.
Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with kosher salt. Serve immediately.
Yield: 6 servings
Tips from Daniel Fast Sites...DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!!!
Love those hunger pangs!
So often when we have hunger pangs, we rush for snacks or something that will make it go away. But some little insights about hunger pangs may have you making a different choice.
I love this one: hunger pangs actually mean that your body is using stored fat in our body. So if you want to lose some weight during the Daniel Fast, then welcome those hunger pangs.
Dehydration aften sends a message that "reads" like hunger. So instead of grabbing a snack . . . go for a tall glass of filtered water!
Finally, hunger pangs often pass after a few minutes. So when you sense hunger . . . wait it out.
So a new habit for those of us on the Daniel Fast is to READ THE LABEL so we can learn the ingredients included in the food inside the box, bag, can or jar. We are not so concerned about the nutritional list. But we are very concerned about the ingredients to make sure there are no sweeteners, dairy products or chemicals included in the food.
Remember, this is a fast! It's important to keep in mind that we are on a fast, which is restricting food for spiritual purposes. So while we can eat as much food as we want and any time we want . . . we want to keep in mind that we are fasting.
I encourage people to stick with three modest Daniel Fast meals and one or two small Daniel Fast snacks. The average-sized adult should drink about 1/2 gallon of filtered water each day.
So often when we have hunger pangs, we rush for snacks or something that will make it go away. But some little insights about hunger pangs may have you making a different choice.
I love this one: hunger pangs actually mean that your body is using stored fat in our body. So if you want to lose some weight during the Daniel Fast, then welcome those hunger pangs.
Dehydration aften sends a message that "reads" like hunger. So instead of grabbing a snack . . . go for a tall glass of filtered water!
Finally, hunger pangs often pass after a few minutes. So when you sense hunger . . . wait it out.
So a new habit for those of us on the Daniel Fast is to READ THE LABEL so we can learn the ingredients included in the food inside the box, bag, can or jar. We are not so concerned about the nutritional list. But we are very concerned about the ingredients to make sure there are no sweeteners, dairy products or chemicals included in the food.
Remember, this is a fast! It's important to keep in mind that we are on a fast, which is restricting food for spiritual purposes. So while we can eat as much food as we want and any time we want . . . we want to keep in mind that we are fasting.
I encourage people to stick with three modest Daniel Fast meals and one or two small Daniel Fast snacks. The average-sized adult should drink about 1/2 gallon of filtered water each day.
2 Corinthians 2:14-15 (New King James Version)
14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. 15 For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.
Awesome 1st Sunday of 2010!!!
We had a great service today....what a wonderful kick off for a NEW~GLORIOUS YEAR!!! 5 souls were baptized in Jesus Name. Evg. Loammi Diaz preached to us about Prayer being our first priority in the church. Get the CD and listen to it again...his ministry was a blessing to us.
Our family is kicking off the Daniel Fast Today....I will have a head start on the January 10th date that the church family is beginning the Journey so I will have recipes and helpful hints for you each step of the way.
January 6th: This Wednesday Night the Sanctuary Bible Class teaching will be focused on Prayer & Fasting...we are building momemtum for a great joint season of prayer and fasting.
There is an Encounter God Retreat for Men and for Women this Month...I encourage all who are feeling a drawing to get closer to God to attend a retreat this Month. We are starting our New Year off by aligning our hearts and our body & soul with the will of God.
ENCOUNTER GOD RETREATS: $110
Men: January 15-17....sign up in the foyer or call the office
Ladies: January 29-31
Our family is kicking off the Daniel Fast Today....I will have a head start on the January 10th date that the church family is beginning the Journey so I will have recipes and helpful hints for you each step of the way.
January 6th: This Wednesday Night the Sanctuary Bible Class teaching will be focused on Prayer & Fasting...we are building momemtum for a great joint season of prayer and fasting.
There is an Encounter God Retreat for Men and for Women this Month...I encourage all who are feeling a drawing to get closer to God to attend a retreat this Month. We are starting our New Year off by aligning our hearts and our body & soul with the will of God.
ENCOUNTER GOD RETREATS: $110
Men: January 15-17....sign up in the foyer or call the office
Ladies: January 29-31
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Coming soon: Our Live Cooking Videos for Daniel Fast
Tips & Recipes From Sis. Eugenia, Bro. Norman & Sis. Copple
**Caringcarrot.com has many delicious Recipes by Eugenia....the one she is making above is Baked Orange Dream Yams...recipe below and on Caringcarrot.com
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Ingredients:
2 medium sized yams (the large ones are often too ripe for this recipe)
Agave nectar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup orange juice (peel off a long curl of orange peel)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Directions:
1. Peel, cube, and wash yams and then place them in a baking dish along with the cinnamon sticks and the orange peel studded with cloves (this makes it easy to remove them at the end).
2. Sprinkle with some agave nectar (at least a couple of tablespoons) and pour the orange juice on the yams.
3. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 45 minutes covered with foil.
4. Bake uncovered for 10-15 more minutes until slightly brown. Sprinkle with some cinnamon powder and serve with a cup of decaf tea if desired.
*Warning: If you bake the yams too long, they will be very soft like baby food.
**Caringcarrot.com has many delicious Recipes by Eugenia....the one she is making above is Baked Orange Dream Yams...recipe below and on Caringcarrot.com
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Ingredients:
2 medium sized yams (the large ones are often too ripe for this recipe)
Agave nectar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup orange juice (peel off a long curl of orange peel)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Directions:
1. Peel, cube, and wash yams and then place them in a baking dish along with the cinnamon sticks and the orange peel studded with cloves (this makes it easy to remove them at the end).
2. Sprinkle with some agave nectar (at least a couple of tablespoons) and pour the orange juice on the yams.
3. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 45 minutes covered with foil.
4. Bake uncovered for 10-15 more minutes until slightly brown. Sprinkle with some cinnamon powder and serve with a cup of decaf tea if desired.
*Warning: If you bake the yams too long, they will be very soft like baby food.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Apple~Carrot Zinger....Juice
(Juices are a very good quick breakfast~juicing various fresh fruits & veggies is a great way to go if you are in a hurry!)
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1 1/2 lbs. carrots, washed well
3/4 lb. apples (approximately 2 large), washed well
1-inch piece ginger
Begin by trimming the ends off the carrots and then cut them into 4-inch pieces that will fit through your juicer. Next, core the apples, discarding the seeds, and cut the apples into pieces that will fit through your juicer. Remove some of the peel from the piece of ginger. Turn on your juicer, and juice in the following order: half of the carrots, the piece of ginger, all of the apple, and then the remaining half of the carrots. This will allow the flavors to blend while juicing. Serve immediately to retain as many of the nutrients as possible. If necessary, store the juice in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and use within 2 days.
Yield: 2 Cups
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1 1/2 lbs. carrots, washed well
3/4 lb. apples (approximately 2 large), washed well
1-inch piece ginger
Begin by trimming the ends off the carrots and then cut them into 4-inch pieces that will fit through your juicer. Next, core the apples, discarding the seeds, and cut the apples into pieces that will fit through your juicer. Remove some of the peel from the piece of ginger. Turn on your juicer, and juice in the following order: half of the carrots, the piece of ginger, all of the apple, and then the remaining half of the carrots. This will allow the flavors to blend while juicing. Serve immediately to retain as many of the nutrients as possible. If necessary, store the juice in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and use within 2 days.
Yield: 2 Cups
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