Asparagus Risotto

This is one of mine. I tested it out on my family the other day and it went really fast so I hope you enjoy it.

Ingredients:
1 lb. Organic Arborio Rice
1 Qt. Organic Vegetable Broth
1/2-1 lb. Asparagus Spears (depending on how hearty you want it)
Olive Oil
1 Med. Onion (Diced)
1 1/2 Tbs. Minced Garlic
Balsamic Vinegar (enough to cover bottom of the pan)
Lemon pepper
Onion powder
Garlic salt
Oregano
Basil
Thyme
McCormick Spicy Seasoning (optional)

Directions:
1. Cover bottom of pan with olive oil. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Add spcies, to your own taste, Saute until the onions are browned.
2. Add chopped aspargus. (chop asparagus to bite size)
3. Saute until asapgus begins to get hot then add balsamic vinegar. Just enough to coat the pan so that the vegeatables don't stick. Let simmer for 2-5 minutes until most if not all of the balsamic vinegar is evaporated.
4. Pour in the Arborio rice. Mix it thoroughly with the vegetables.
5. Pour in the Vegetable broth/stock until it covers the rice completely.
6. Let it cook for a few minutes then stir and add the remaining chicken broth. This may take a few rounds to use up all the broth but you need to. The rice will absorb it which is what gives it such great texture and flavor.
7. Serve and Enjoy!

Black Bean Soup

Hello!
I haven't tried this recipe yet but everyone who's tried it loved it. Make sure you use Vegetable broth! Also, if you use a full bag (1 lb) of dry black beans and cook them overnight rather than use canned beans you will significantly lessen the amount of sodium.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 pinch black pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
4 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Directions
1.Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery, carrots and garlic for 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute. Stir in vegetable broth, 2 cans of beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.
2.Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process remaining 2 cans beans and tomatoes until smooth. Stir into boiling soup mixture, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Daniel Fast 2011

Dear Friends,

I will be posting new recipes for you for the 2011 fast. I am excited that we will all be fasting together! If you have anything in particular you would like me to look into leave me a comment and I will do my best to accomodate it! All of last years recipes are still up if you look on the taskbar on the left of the page. I will be posting yummy stuff in a few days.

Love and Prayers,
Ashley =)