Christ is in our midst! During fasting days, especially many strict fasts, such as Great Lent, Nativity, Dormition of the Theotokos and the Sts. Peter and Paul, these times translates to intense prayer and reflection of oneself, connecting to God in addition to dietary restrictions that help purify us. These foods include no eating of…
Category: Ingredient Information
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Christ is in our midst! Today is the second day of Great Lent. I thought this dish would be too tempting for Clean Monday. This is not the recipe I had intended to share during Great Lent because it is quite indulgent and mouth watering but I have many people in mind who came to…
A Very Green Breakfast: Kale Pesto Toast with Steamed Brussels sprouts
Christ is Risen! Instead of “Anastasia’s Peaceful Kitchen”, I sometimes wonder if I should rename the blog “The Picky Eater”. I have been a very picky eater since I was a young girl. I have a strong distaste for tomatoes, pickles, fish, and some fermented things. Tomatoes, however, I don’t mind having as ketchup or…
Chia Seed Pudding
Christ is risen! I have come to accept, I am not a morning person. I have tried for decades to be one and there is only one or two exceptions that makes me a morning person. One is going to church. I still have a hard time waking up but I am driven to go…
Mulberry
Christ is risen! Lately I have decided to add new foods into my daily life. I tend to go to Julie Morris’ cookbooks when I need inspiration for a healthy meal that’s vanguard and bold with creative flavors. Furthermore, I’ve been eyeing her books “Superfood Juices” and “Superfood Smoothies” for quite some time and I…
Spring Ingredients
Christ is risen! I fasted not only from certain foods and passions, I fasted from music. Music is a major soul uplifter for me, but during Great Lent I practiced going to and relying on God as the source to uplift my soul. I made little progress, if any, but its probably better something and…
Mushroom Latte
Christ is Risen! Mushroom latte!? I know, it sounds crazy right? But bare with me… Since I am limiting my coffee intake, I turn to Earl Grey tea and as my midday caffeine I have matcha. Lately I have been making mushroom lattes and adding it to my daily routine. I know mushroom lattes must…
Cookie Fat Bombs
Christ is risen! Looking for a snack that is easy to make, low in calories, high in protein, and can appeal to thsoe with allergies? Look no further! This is a low fuss, dessert-like snack that is great to make for fussy eaters, sugar craving toddlers, athletics in our family, nut (and sugar) sensitive family/friend…
What’s for dinner tonight? Vegan Fettucine Alfredo
Hello my dear ones! Christo Anesti! Krystus zmartwychstal! Christ is risen! Great Lent and Pascha has past and we are now in Bright Week. This is my first Orthodox Christian Easter season — all I can say is I am adjusting to these feelings that come up for me. The 49 days leading up to…
Raw Cranberry & Pistachio Cheesecake
Hello my dear ones! Merry Christmas to you all! Christ is born! Let us glorify Him! I was looking for a unique recipe to celebrate this wonderful and special celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. When we think of the holiday season, we usually think of red, white, and green so I thought, what…
Anastasia's Peaceful Kitchen 