Category: Spreads
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Artichoke Dip adapted Robin Robertson
Christ is in our midst! We are on the way to St Nektarios Monastery listening to Keith Green. “My Eyes are Dry” is currently playing. Before bed, my eyes were not dry. Crying over my sins this week and being able to receive holy Communion yesterday and not to be burned by coal physically but…
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Cauliflower Ranch Dip by Julie Morris
Christ is risen! We just came out of a long fasting season and celebrating in the Paschal season (if you are Orthodox Christian) but I promise you that is delicious! This cauliflower ranch dip can be eaten whether we are in a strict fasting time or not. We may have a tendency to eat a…
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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…
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Hummus with Tahini
Christ is risen! I’ve been making this recipe for about 6 years or so now and its been my go to recipe ever since I found it. Joseph Shuldiner uses baking soda in his recipe when soaking the chickpeas overnight; I use apple cider vinegar. When taking classes at the Natural Gourmet Institute, I learned…
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Eggplant & Feta Parcels
Christ is Risen! Not much of this world brings me such great joy except when I find a new recipe and can share with my loved ones, and we commune in joy. Much love can be felt when sharing a meal with those around you; it is a good feeling knowing that you prepared a…
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What to Do with Beet Stems
Yesterday I made a couple of beet dishes from “Vegetables Illustrated” and they tasted absolutely AMAZING! I don’t like to throw food to waste if I know I can turn them into something tasty and healthy. There’s a guilt voice in my head that says, ” we can turn that into something”, which applies to…
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What I Eat On A Fasting Day
Kalispera, my dear ones! Kalispera! Lately, I have been in a “Greek” mood. My husband is Greek, my nouna is Greek, and my spiritual father is Greek! Many dear Greek friends around me! My husband and I often dream and talk about having a cafe on one of the islands in Greece. I am someone…
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Arugula-Walnut Pesto
Arugula is one of those greens that pairs well with dried fruit and legumes. I like to have a play of flavors bouncing off of each other as I am chewing it. Cranberries, chickpeas and arugula. Roasted butternut squash, roasted beets with cranberries and arugula. These are just two examples of how I enjoy arugula.…
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A Spiritual Steward 