Mini Pita Pizzas

Ingredients:
Josephs Whole Wheat Pitas (or other whole wheat, sugarless pita)
Marinara Sauce (without sugar - like Pastor Barbel's, but less chunky)
Optionals!:
Black olives
Spinach
Sliced Mushrooms

Directions:
1. Spread marinara around pita leaving about a 1/4 inch border
2. Add toppings, if you dont just want pizza strip style (I personally really like Olives and spinach. =))
3. Bake at 350 until bottom of pita is crispy and toppings are hot. (5-10 mins)

Hint: when I make mine, I put the pitas right on the oven rack. I like how it crisps but be wary of burning yourself!! Its still really good on a pan!

Ashley's Green Bean Almandine

Ingredients:
Green Beans
Toasted Almonds
olive Oil
Oregano
Basil
Garlic Salt

Directions:
1.coat bottom of a saute pan with olive oil
2. heat and add roughly 1/2 cup of almonds
3. saute almonds with all the spices listed above.
4. preheat green beans in microwave while doing almonds
5. Add green beans to almond mixture and coat.
6. Cook till hot.

hey- I dont really do any exact measurement in this recipe. it depends on the yield you want, good rule of thumb with the spices put enough on that it covers the top layer lightly. Enjoy!

Baked Potato Slices

Ingredients:
2-3 medium sized potatos (or sweet potatos)
Olive Oil
Garlic salt
Oregano
Basil
Thyme

Directions:
1. Wash and poke potatos
2. Microwave for 5-8 until soft
3. Slice potatos into 1/8in. rounds
4. Place on a pan, or rack over a pan if you have one
5. drizzle with olive oil and then spread it over the slice so its all evenly coated.
6. Season with garlic salt, oregano, basil and thyme to your taste
7. Turn slices over and follow steps 5 and again.
8. Bake at 350 until crispy!!

Hope you enjoy! Mandy liked it!! =)

Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 TBSP minced Garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce)
1 pound lentils (approximately 1 1/4 cups)
4 cups vegetable broth (can substitute water)
2 TBSP Dried Thyme (or other spices you like)

Directions:
1. Place a deep pan on high heat to saute the vegetable.
2. Put oil in pan and add onions, garlic, celery and carrots and saute them. (until the onions are slighly brown and other veggies are soft) salt and pepper them.
3. Add tomatoes and some of their juices. Cook until tomatoes begin to break down and some of the water evaporates.
4. Add lentils and coat in veggie mix.
5. Add vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil
6. Add salt, pepper and thyme (or any other spices )

Note: Pastor Barbel made this recipes yesterday and it was very good. She however boiled the lentils before hand to insure that no rocks or sand went into the soup becuase sometimes when harvested that type of bean it can get mixed in. If you boil them, just strain them and then add them to the veggies.

Enjoy!

Daniel Fast Sauce a la Pastor Barbel

Pastor Barbel's Marinara

Ingredients:
Olive Oil
Onions
Minced Garlic
Can of whole tomatoes
Can of tomatoe sauce
Kosher salt

1. Saute onions and in olive oil
2. Brown the garlic with the onions
3. Add can of whole tomatoes (cut into sizable pieces if desired)
4. Add 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
5. Add small can of tomato sauce and let simmer

Serve with WHOLE WHEAT pasta!

Saturday Jan. 2

Today is day 1 of my Daniel Fast. Here are two recipes myself, Pastor Jim and Pastor Barbel created ourselves and really enjoyed last year. I hope you feel the same.

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients:
1 pound whole wheat pasta
1-2 cans diced tomatoes in olive oil
1/2 can black olives (cut in half)
Olive oil, or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
minced garlic
dried oregano
dried basil
garlic salt to taste

Directions:
1. Boil water =) and cook pasta
2. Heat enough oil in saute pan to cover the bottom
3. Add garlic and spices
4. Add tomatoes and sliced olives
5. Cook until their hot.
6. Once pasta is fully cooked drain and add to tomato mixture. Completely coat pasta with tomatoe mixture.
7. Add more spices to taste.
8. Serve hot. =)

Zucchini and Tomatoes (side dish)

Ingredients:
2 Medium to large Zuccini (diced)
1 Can diced tomatoes (100% natural)
Olive Oil
Minced Garlic or Garlic salt
Dried Oregano
Dried Basic
Dried Parsley
TO TASTE (or 1 TBSP)
Directions:
1. Dice Zucchini (no need to peel)
2. Pour enough oil into heated saute pan to cover the bottom (if using fresh garlic saute now before adding vegetables)
3. Drain tomaotes
4. Pour tomatoes and Zucchini into saute pan
5. Add spices to taste
6. Cook until Zucchini are soft (if you poked it with a fork it would go through, but not mushy)
7. Serve hot.

I will be posting new recipes as I try them but I have both made and created these recipes myself so they are fully Ashley (and Mandy-who's picky) approved!

Breakfast Recipe

Hello. Thought I would atleast post one recipe for you before we all started. This is a breakfast reciped I haven't tested but it sounds very good. It includes soy milk which can be left out, if you would like to use it, it does fit the Daniel fast in that it is nondairy and nonsugar. I personally wont' be using it because it is part of my regular diet. Either was I hope you enjoy it!

Apple Oats Cereal
This recipe can be made ahead in a batch and then served as a cold breakfast cereal with soy milk. Serve with apple slices and you have a wonderful breakfast.
4 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 1/3 cups oat bran hot cereal - uncooked
1 cup quick or old-fashioned oats - uncooked
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
2/3 cup raisins
¼ cup almonds slivers
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation:
1.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
2.
Transfer to smaller storage containers with tight covers if desired.
3.
Refrigerate overnight.
4.
Serve cold with soy milk.
5.
Stores well in refrigerator for up to a week.