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…
Tag: Summer
Hot Chocolate / from Lakanto
Christ is in our midst! Fasting from foods is what majority of people think of when fasting during Great Lent. Speaking humbly, as someone who lives a plant based lifestyle, it is much easier to fast from food than from our passions. We each have our own demons to battle with, be it despair, envy,…
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…
Cherry Tomato Topping
This is so easy to make! Add to pasta, on toast, or as a topping for grain bowls! The possibilities are endless! Makes 450 g (13 oz) Ingredients 275 g (9 1/2 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large 150 mL (5 fl oz) olive oil 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp sherry…
Pistou sauce with grilled vegetables
Christ is risen! Grilling season is amongst us and that calls for fresh summer produce springing up and marinades. One of the things that excites me for the summer season is fresh herbs, especially basil and rosemary. I don’t usually travel during the summer so these herbs transport me to Italy by taste. This recipe…
Lettuces, In General
Season: spring – autumn Function: cooling Weight: light – medium Volume: moderate – loud
Artichokes
Season: spring – early autumn Weight: medium Volume: moderate loud Techniques:bake, boil, braise, broil, deep-fry, grill, raw, roast, saute, steam, stew
Anastasia's Peaceful Kitchen 