A Simple Guide with Recipes for The Fast

Table of Contents

Daniel Fast Guidelines...... 4

How to Begin...... 6

Recipes...... 9

Breakfast...... 9

Main Dishes...... 12

Soups...... 26

Salads/Dressings...... 35

Snacks...... 39

Beverages...... 41

Daniel Fast Food Lists...... 42   Daniel Fast Guidelines

Step 1: Be Specific Daniel was not vague in his objection to the Babylonian diet. He defined the problem immediately. • The king's food was against dietary laws. • Daniel and his friends had vowed against wine. • The king's food had been offered up to idols/demons.

Step 2: Fast as a Spiritual Commitment The Daniel Fast involves a spiritual commitment to . “Daniel proposed in his heart that he would not defile himself” (Daniel 1:8).

Step 3: Reflect Inner Desire by Outer Discipline Many people have an inner desire for better health, but they can’t discipline themselves to avoid junk food, and other foods that are not good for their health. The physical health you seek from God may be more than an answer to prayer. Your physical health can be linked to any of the following factors: • Your food choices. • The level of your spiritual commitment as reflected in constant prayer during the fast. • Your time commitment. If you determine to fast for a certain time, keep it. For example, if you determine to fast 10 days, don't stop on Day 9.

Daniel Fast Guidelines  • Your testimony commitment. Your fast is a statement of faith to God that you want Him to heal your body, and faith is foundational to the Daniel Fast.

Step 4: Pray to Perceive Sin’s Role in Poor Health Notice James 5:13-16: o Sin is something related to the cause of sickness. o Lack of health/healing may be the result of spiritual rebellion. o Lack of health/healing may be due to sin of wrong intake, i.e. drugs, pornography. o Repentance is linked to health according to James. o Elders have a role in healing both spiritual and physical health. o Sick people must desire to be well o The anointing oil could mean • Medicine for healing, • Symbolic of the Holy Spirit, or • It could be baptism o Prayer alone may not gain healing, faith is the major factor. o In Greek there are several words for “sick”. James uses “Kanino”, which not only includes disease, but also means weak or weary. o Attitude is important. James said, “are there any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.”  Daniel Fast Guidelines Step 5: Fast as a Statement of Faith to Others Daniel was making a statement of faith when he asked for only to eat and water to drink, then dared the overseer to compare the appearance of the four sons of Israel with the young men who ate the king’s food.

Step 6: Learn the Effects of the Food You Eat Why are some foods good for us, and other foods not? What does certain food do to your body? If we really knew, there would likely be some things we would never eat again.

Step 7: Yield All Results to God Daniel said, “as you see fit, deal with your servants” (Dan. 1:13).

When going on a Daniel fast, or any type of fast, if you have questions outside of what Scripture says, prayerfully seek the Lord and be led by the Spirit for the specifics for your personal fast. How to Begin

Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you ? Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and read the Bible.

Preparing Spiritually Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3-4). Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and reject the worldly desires that try to hinder you (Romans 12:1-2).

Deciding What to Fast The type of fasting you choose is up to you. You could go on a full fast in which you only drink liquids, or you may desire to fast like Daniel, who abstained from sweets and meats, and the only liquid he drank was water. Remember to replace that time with prayer and Bible study.

Deciding How Long You may fast as long as you like. Most can easily fast from one to three days, but you may feel the grace to go longer, even as much as 21 to 40 days. Use wisdom and pray for guidance. Beginners are advised to start slow.  How to Begin What to Expect When you fast your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort such as headaches and irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars. And naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity and exercise moderately. Take time to rest. Fasting brings about miraculous results. You are following Jesus’ example when you fast. Spend time listening to praise and worship. Pray as often as you can throughout the day. Get away from the normal distractions as much as possible and keep your heart and mind set on seeking God’s face.

How to End Don’t overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating solid food gradually; eat small portions or snacks. Recipes

Granola Ingredients 4 cups rolled oats 1cup crushed almonds 1/2 cup whole flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup wheat germ or other whole grain bran 3/4 - 1 cup honey 1 cup pumpkin seeds Instructions Mix all together and spread out on a non-stick cookie sheet. Bake 20 min. in a 250 degree preheated oven. Stir and continue to bake another 20 min., stirring periodically to prevent burning. The granola should be lightly browned. Remove from oven and serve warm or cool thoroughly and store in tightly sealed container or plastic bags. Option: After the granola is cooled, add raisins or other organic, unsulphured dehydrated . 10 Breakfast Apple Blueberry Oatmeal Ingredients 2 sweet apples 3/4 cup rolled oats 1 cup blueberries 1/2 cup almonds 1 cup apple juice Instructions Cook the oats as directed on box. Chop or grind the almonds, chop the apples and combine. Add the blueberries. Top with a sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon and apple juice.

Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts Ingredients 1/3 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup apple juice 1/3 cup water Raisins and chopped nuts Instructions Cook oats in juice and water in microwave for 1 minute on high. Add raisins and chopped nuts.

Great Breakfast Dish Ingredients chunks of apples walnuts raisins Breakfast 11 Breakfast Tacos Ingredients Gimme Lean** Veggie Shreds 1 Large Onion* 1 Large Bell Pepper* 2 Large Tomatoes 1 Bag Frozen Corn Curry Sea Salt Oregano Sweet Basil Cayenne Pepper Garlic Powder Olive oil 100% Whole Wheat Tortillas Instructions Chop onion, garlic, bell pepper and tomatoes. Sautee onion, garlic, bell pepper, corn and tomatoes in large sauce pan(in olive oil). Add seasonings: pinch of cayenne pepper, pinch of sea salt, garlic powder, and curry. Add ½ tube Gimme Lean. Use fork to separate Gimme Lean. Cook for about 10 -15 minutes on medium heat. Remove mixture from heat, place Veggie Shreds in tortilla with mixture and wrap in tortilla. Enjoy! *Frozen products can be used; however, fresh products provide better flavors **Can substitute frozen hash brown potatoes for Gimme Lean 12 Main Dishes Mashed Pinto Beans On Whole Grain Taco Shells Ingredients 1 can pinto beans rinsed and drained 1 TBSP of raisins 1 tsp salt Instructions Cook pinto beans and raisins in crock pot for four hours blend in blender serve with whole grain soft taco shells.

Rice and Chick Peas Ingredients 1 cup rice 1 can chick peas drained and rinsed 1 cup water 1 tsp salt 1 TBSP raisins

Instructions Cook rice in a rice cooker. Put rest of ingredients in crock-pot and cook four hours at medium

Herb-Roasted Idaho Potato Fries Ingredients 1 pound small baking potatoes 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper Main Dishes 13 Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat a heavy baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut each potato in half crosswise. Place the halves cut side down on the cutting board and cut each into 4 wedges. Place the potatoes in a mound on the prepared baking sheet. In a cup, mix the oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour over the potato wedges and toss to mix well. Spread the potatoes out on the sheet. Bake, stirring 2 or 3 times, until tender and lightly browned, about 35 minutes. Serve hot. Makes 4 servings

Brown Rice Dinner Ingredients Brown Rice Pimentoes Sundried Tomatoes Steamed Mixed Veggies Instructions Brown rice with a dash of pimentoes topped with sundried tomatoes and steamed mixed veggies (yummie!) 14 Main Dishes Barbara’s Rice, Black Beans And Corn Ingredients 1 can Organic Black beans drained 1 can of Organic corn drained organic long grain rice organic corn tortill salsa avocado Instructions Combine 1 can Organic Black beans drained and 1 can of Organic corn drained Heat and place on top of organic long grain rice (cooked) Top with homemade salsa (which is 2 tomatoes diced, 1 onions diced, cilantro, squirt of lime, clove of garlic minced, tad bit of salt, 1 Jalapeno minced, 1/2 of an avacado diced.) Serve with organic corn tortilla (you can heat them and make them crunchy. I just cut them into triangles and make them like chips.. organic ones are made with just corn and lime) really good! serve with sliced avacado’s on the side OR finger peppers (they aren’t real hot)

Karen’s Tabouleh Ingredients 1 bunch parsley 1 small onion 1 small tomato 3 tbs Bulgur (cracked wheat) juice of 1 lemon olive oil  Main Dishes 15 Instructions Soak bulgur for 1 hour in warm water, chop parsley very fine, chop onion and tomato, combine all ingredients, drizzle olive oil and squeeze lemon into mixture, salt to taste, mixture should look red white and green like the Lebanese Flag...enjoy!

Nakia’s Tasty Veggie Wraps Ingredients 1 package of Broccoli/Carrot Slaw Mix (shredded broccoli, carrots, and purple cabbage) 1 TBSP of olive oil 1 tsp of soy sauce 1/4 tsp ea. of Thyme, Rosemary, and Garlic Powder 4 Whole Grain Wheat wraps Instructions 1) Place oil in warm skillet 2) Add shredded mixture and sauté 3) Add seasonings 4) Add soy sauce to coat 5) Cook vegetables until they are your desired texture 6) Remove vegetables and place on a reserved plate. 7) Add more oil to skillet if necessary to brown both sides of your whole wheat wraps if desired 8) Place vegetables in each warmed wrap. Eat and Enjoy!! 16 Main Dishes Susan’s Black Bean & Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers Ingredients 1 qt 100% or Tomato Juice 2 cups cooked black beans 1 cup cooked brown rice 2 med green onions (chopped) ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped) 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp lime juice 1 clove garlic (finely chopped) 2-3 large bell peppers (cut in half lengthwise and deseeded) Instructions Combine all ingredients except juice and bell peppers in bowl and mix well. Place peppers in glass dish and stuff with mixture. Pour juice over peppers and plenty of excess in the dish. Cover and bake in oven on 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Enjoy!  Main Dishes 17 Maria’s Curry Brown Rice

Ingredients Minute maid brown rice 1-2 tspn curry powder 1/2 c frozen sweet peas 1/2 c corn 1/4 c onions 1/4 c tomato 1/2 tspn dried thyme leaves 1 tbsp virgin olive oil Instructions 1. Make the desired amount of brown rice. 2. Dice the onion and tomato. 3. Heat pan with olive oil. Mix in tomato, onions, thyme, corn, sweet peas and curry. 4. Stir until onion and tomato is cooked. Add water sparingly to keep it from sticking to the pan. 5. Add already cooked brown rice. 6. If desireable, add hot peppers such as jalapenos or scotch bonnet or leavethe flamable spices out. 7. Enjoy! 18 Main Dishes Broccoli Penne Ingredients 1 box 8 oz. whole wheat penne pasta, cooked per box instructions 1/4 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking pasta 1 package 12 oz. bag of Mann’s Broccoli Wokley (in a microwave bag) 4 whole sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil 1 bunch flat leaf parsley 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, jar ok 18 whole grape tomatoes, cut in half 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, crushed

Instructions Using a fork, poke a hole in top of the Broccoli Wokley bag and place in the microwave for 4 min on high. Remove and open bag carefully and set aside. In the food processor, put 4 sun dried tomatoes, 1 Tbsp of olive oil (from sun dried tomato jar), flat leaf parsley and 4 Tbsp of reserved pasta water... .blend well for about 1 minute and set aside. In a large skillet, sauté olive oil and garlic for a minute, then add tomatoes for just 2 more minutes over medium heat. Add sun dried tomato mixture, cooked broccoli and cooked penne... .toss to blend. Heat for just a few min ..sprinkle pistachio nuts over the top and serve. The Mann’s Broccoli Wokley can be found in the produce section by the salads. If you can’t find Mann’s broccoli, simply use any cooked broccoli of your choosing. Serves: 4  Main Dishes 19 Ki’s Stir Fry Brown Rice w/ Vegetables Ingredients 1 box of instant brown rice (or bag brown rice) Vegetables to stir fry (either fresh or frozen) Olive Oil Soy Sauce Peanuts Instructions Cook your rice according to package (I season my rice as well when I cook). Heat Wok on Med. High heat add 1/4 cup of Olive Oil (more or less) Give a minute for oil to get hot. Place raw onions in now if you are adding to recipe, also garlic for taste. Pour the cooked rice into Wok and stir for 4 mins add Soy Sauce to taste. Pour rice back into container it was cooked in and set aside. Now add 1/4 cup Olive Oil to hot Wok again. Then add the vegetables and lots of whatever seasonings you like. Stir until done add peanuts right before serving. This recipe is very good reheated for lunch the next day. 20 Main Dish Laurice Mosley

Ingredients Vegetable Entrees Veggie Enchiladas 1 package wheat tortillas 2 Tbsp olive oil 1lb (bx) ground 2 package shredded veggie cheese 2 cans organic enchilada sauce 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. sea salt (or to taste) 1 cup scallions (green onions) Instructions Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil, stir- in ground tofu, sea salt, pepper and ¼ cup enchilada sauce. Using an oblong pan (5x8) (9x12) cover the bottom with a layer of enchilada sauce. Roll ground tofu and cheese in wheat tortilla. Place in oblong pan and cover with enchiladas sauce, top with cheese and scallions Preheat oven to 325F. (until cheese melts) Serve and enjoy Main Dish 21 Veggie Spaghetti Ingredients ½ Box Wheat Spaghetti 2Tbsp. olive oil ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped green bell pepper ½ cup chopped yellow squash ½ cup chopped zucchini ½ cup diced tomato 4 cloves of garlic ½ cup shredded carrots ½ cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup broccoli flowers 1 tsp. sea salt (or to taste) 1 tsp. black pepper ½ tsp. cumin ½ Tbsp. oregano 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1Tbsp. chili powder 16 oz Organic spaghetti sauce Instructions Stir-fry all vegetables in 2Tbsp olive oil until tender ( tomatoes last), add seasonings and spaghetti sauce, stir well. Boil wheat spaghetti until done, drain, combine with vegetables and sauce, simmer for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy 22 Main Dish Stir Fry Vegetables Ingredients Olive Oil to coat pan Sliced or chopped Almonds Chopped garlic Sliced Onions (Yellow or white) Sliced Green bell peppers Thinly sliced cabbage

Instructions Toss Almonds and garlic in hot oil first. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes Add onions and green peppers. Season with sea salt and pepper. cook about 3 minutes. Add sliced cabbage. Coat with a little more oil. Season with sea salt and pepper. Cook until desired texture. Extra... Once cooked you can add any of the following for about a minute or two for variety: black beans, tomatoes, cooked potatoes, broccoli, cooked carrots. Main Dish 23 Vegetarian Tofu Lasagna with Spinach Recipe Ingredients 1/2 pound lasagna noodles 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 pound soft tofu 1 pound firm tofu 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup soymilk 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp minced fresh basil 2 tsp salt 1 32-ounce jar of tomato sauce Instructions Preparation: Prepare the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain carefully and set aside on a towel. Pre- heat oven to 350 degrees. Squeeze the spinach as dry as possible and set aside. Place the tofu, sugar, soymilk, garlic powder, lemon juice, basil and salt in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with a thin layer of tomato sauce, then a layer of noodles. Follow that with a layer of half the tofu and half the spinach. Continue in the same order, using half the remaining tomato sauce and noodles and the rest of the tofu mixture and spinach. End with the remaining noodles covered by the remaining tomato sauce. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tomato sauce bubbles. 24 Main Dish White Beans and Sautéed Vegetables Ingredients 2 cans white beans, drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup celery, finely diced 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced 1/4 cup virgin olive oil (to drizzle after beans are dished up) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Drain the white beans and set aside. Heat olive oil and then add all the prepared vegetables to the pan and saute until just done. Add beans and heat thoroughly. Dish up on serving plates, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Salt to taste. 4 servings Tip: It is best to cook with regular old pure olive oil - save the more costly extra virgin oil for salads, drizzling, and dipping. When cooked, extra virgin oil actually turns bitter and the great flavors are cooked away. So use the less expensive pure olive oil for sautéing and frying. Soups 25 Cathy’s Leek And Potato Soup Ingredients 1 tsp crushed fennel seeds 1 tsp ground pepper 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 4 pints vegetable stock (you can use just water as long as everything is seasoned well) 2 lbs leeks (trimmed, cleaned, sliced) 2 lbs potatoes (cleaned, cut into cubes) Instructions Heat olive oil on a medium heat in a large pan. Add garlic - heat for a few mins until golden. Add fennel seeds and pepper and stir in with garlic. Add leeks and potatoes and mix well with other ingredients. Cover and cook for 5 mins. Stir quickly. Cover and cook for further 5 mins. Add stock. Bring to boil, then cover, turn heat down and simmer for 40 mins.

George’s Homemade Cilantro Soup Ingredients Chop 2 bunches fresh Cilantro 10 carrots chopped the juice of 1/2 squeezed lemon 15 brussel spouts quartered 1 large sweet onion chopped 8 chicken or vegetable bullion cubes with 8 cups water 4 tsp garlic salt 1 large can tomato sauce 10 chopped habanero garlics or a chopped jalpeno Instructions Bring almost to a boil and simmer for 1 hour 26 Soups Black Bean, Poblano Corn Chowder Ingredients 2 whole poblano peppers (Anaheim peppers) 2-15 oz. cans black beans, drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, jar ok 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2-14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes 2 cups frozen corn 1 large onion, chopped with Vidalia fine insert, about 2 cups Instructions Place the poblano peppers on the grill and char them an all sides... .place in bowl and cover tightly with wrap... after about 5 min’s... ..remove the skin, stem and seeds... drop in food processor and blend. This adds great flavor to the soup...however, if time does not allow you to do this... omit peppers it will still be delicious. In a large pot, put the olive oil, onions, garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes... .add the tomatoes juice and all along with the black beans, corn, poblano peppers and all the seasonings. Cover with lid and simmer for 20 minutes. Enjoy! Serves: 6.  Soups 27 Angela’s Veggie Soup Ingredients 1 28oz. can diced or crushed tomatoes 1 6oz. can tomato paste 1 can of tomato sauce 1 can (drained)of corn green beans potatoes english peas carrots salt and pepper to taste 2 medium onions diced 1 tsp garlic 4-5 bay leaves

Instructions Add water to cover items cook in slow cooker for 3-4 hrs or on stove top. Could also add mushrooms or other veggies you enjoy just be creative. 28 Soups Lola’s Black Bean Soup Ingredients black beans vegetable broth crushed garlic large chopped onion 1 jar of all natural salsa chopped jalapeño chopped Cilantro Instructions Combine all ingredients and enjoy. I even eat this when I’m not on the Daniel fast because it is absolutely delicious! For a large batch I usually use about 5 cans of beans. Amount of broth depends on how chunky you like your soup.

Rice, Green Beans and Lentils Ingredients 1 cup rice 1/2 cup lentils rinsed 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1 TBSP tomato paste 1 can green beans not drained 1 cup of water Instructions Rice cooked in rice cooker. The rest of the ingredients go in crock pot for five hours on medium to high. Soups 29 Vegetable Soup And Navy Beans Ingredients 1 cup puree spinach 1 cup puree green beans 1 can navy beans rinsed and drained 1 tsp salt 1 cup water Instructions Put all ingredients in crock pot for four hours on medium

Mrs. Jones’ Brown Rice Dinner Ingredients 1 cup of Brown Rice 2.5 cups water 1/2 cup of fresh salsa 1 cup of frozen corn 1/2 of a chopped red bell pepper 3/4 cup of cooked black beans a pinch of pepper to taste Instructions Bring to rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer/ steam for 45 minutes. Half way through the cooking time, add remaining ingredients. Stir and replace cover for remainder of cooking time. Serve with fresh sliced avocado. 30 Soups Veggie Chili Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 1/4 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained (pinto beans can be used) 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn Instructions 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. When vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes. 2. Mix the tomatoes into the pot. Season chili with chili powder and pepper. Stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving. Soups 31 Southwestern Corn and Black Bean Chowder Ingredients 1 ½ Qt Water or Organic Vegetable Stock 1 12oz bag of frozen Black Beans 1 12 oz bag of frozen whole kernel corn 1 lg Onion diced 3 Stalks of Celery Diced 1 med Onion Diced 2 Tbsp Chopped Garlic 2 Chopped Carrots 1 -12oz Can of Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes in Juice 1 Red Bell Pepper diced 1 Green ell Pepper Diced 1 Bunch of Cilantro Chopped 1 Tbsp Chili powder 1 Tbsp Cumin powder 1 teaspoon Oregano leaves 2 Tbsp of Kosher Salt 1 Teaspoon Black pepper 2 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive ½ teaspoon of Liquid Smoke

Instructions 1. Boil Black beans with a little kosher salt until tender (do not over cook). Rinse cooked beans with cool water and set aside. 2. In soup pot. Heat olive oil. Sauté Onion, celery, raw carrot, bell peppers (both green and red) until soft and slightly brown. 3. Add water or both and bring to a boil. 4. Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT cilantro. 5. Simmer for 10 minutes, then add cilantro 6. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes uncovered 32 Soups Spring Vegetable and Brown Rice Soup Ingredients 1 ½ Qt Water or Organic Vegetable Stock 1 12oz purple hull peas 1 12 oz bag of frozen whole kernel corn 1 lb. Zucchini large diced 1 lb. Yellow Squash large diced 5 Stalks of Celery Diced 1 lg Onion Diced 2 Tbsp Chopped Garlic 1 lb. Diced Carrots 1 -12oz Can of Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes in Juice 1 Red Bell Pepper diced 1 Green bell Pepper Diced 1 Bunch of Sweet Basil Chopped or 2 Tbsp of Dried Basil 1 Teaspoon Thyme 1 teaspoon Oregano leaves 2 Tbsp of Kosher Salt 1 Teaspoon Black pepper 2 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Instructions Cook brown rice separately. 1. Boil Purple Hull peas with a little kosher salt until tender (do not over cook). Rinse cooked beans with cool water and set aside. 2. In soup pot. Heat olive oil. Sauté Onion, celery, raw carrots, bell peppers (both green and red) until soft and slightly brown. 3. Add water or both and bring to a boil. 4. Add all remaining ingredients. 5. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes uncovered 6. Add cook brown rice to serving a la minute (that is; add rice in the same manner in which you would serve gumbo). Soups 33 Golden Carrot Soup

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped with vidalia fine insert, about 2 cups 3 stalks celery chopped with vidalia fine insert, about 1 cup 1 package 16 oz. bag of fresh sliced carrots, about 4 cups 1 quart vegetable broth, 32 oz carton 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, jar ok 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions In a large pot put olive oil and sauté onion, celery, carrots, garlic and all the seasonings for about 10 minutes. Then add the vegetable broth. Cover and simmer for about 25 min or until carrots are tender. With a hand held blender, cream the soup. If you do not have an hand held blender, spoon into a regular blender. Blend half at a time...... be careful this is hot stuff

Serves: 6 34 Soups Quick and Easy Minestrone Soup Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped w/Vidalia fine insert 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 2-14.5 oz. can stewed tomatoes w/Italian seasonings 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat small pasta 1-14.5 oz. can garbanzo bean, drained 1-16 oz. bag of frozen Italian-style vegetable mix 1-14.5 oz. can Italian Cut green beans, drained 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions In a large pot, sauté with olive oil onions, garlic for a few min’s to sweat, add remainder ingredients and bring to a boil... .stir and cover with lid and simmer for 30 min. This can be put in a crock pot at this point and set on warm for up to 4 hrs... .nice to come home to after church Serves: 6. Salads/Dressings 35 Rosemary/Italian Dressing Ingredients Extra Virgin Olive Oil ( I used Bertolli brand) Balsamic Vinegar (use one part vinegar to two parts of olive oil) Italian Seasoning (dry seasoning) (I used Adams brand) Garlic (fine chopped garlic in jar) season to taste Rosemary, Basil (small amount to taste) or any other dry herbs of your choice Instructions Mix or whisk before serving Garden Salad Ingredients Organic Baby Spring Mix Iceberg Lettuce walnuts shredded carrots diced apples (granny smith) dried cranberries or blueberries

Instructions toss and serve 36 Salads/Dressings Simple Orange & Red Onion Salad

Ingredients 25 cups torn romaine 12-1/2 cups medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned 6-1/4 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings 1-1/2 cups and 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup and 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons and 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper Instructions On a serving platter, arrange the romaine, oranges and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately.

Something Different Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon and 1-1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional) 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered lengthwise 6-1/4 cups cubed seedless watermelon 2 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks Instructions Stir together the lime juice, honey, salt, and cayenne pepper in the bottom of a large salad bowl. Toss the strawberries, watermelon, and pineapple with the dressing. Chill the fruit salad until ready to serve.

Salads/Dressings 37 Herb Vinaigrette Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. dried basil (if using fresh, use twice as much) 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp dry mustard (optional) 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced 1 cup olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake. Italian Dressing 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tsp. whole grain mustard seed (optional) 1/2 cup distilled water 1 green onion, chopped 1 tsp. honey Dash Cayenne Instructions Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Remove from blender and add 2 tsp. Italian seasoning or 1 tsp. oregano and 1/2 tsp. basil. Mix well.

Creamy Green Dressing Ingredients 1/2 med. ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 3/4 cup distilled water 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup almonds, soaked overnight and drained 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/4 tsp. onion powder or flakes Sea salt Instructions Blend all ingredients until smooth. 38 Salads/Dressings Diced Fruit Salad Ingredients 1 kiwi 1 pint strawberries 1 mango 2 bananas 1/2 pint blueberries Instructions Slice and mix.

Strawberry-Melon Spinach Salad Dressing Ingredients 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 tablespoon honey (if you are allowing honey) 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Avocado Tomato Dressing Ingredients 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted 1 med. ripe tomato 1 tsp. herb seasoning ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Sea salt to taste Instructions Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Snacks 39 Salsa Ingredients 1 Large Can Organic Diced Tomatoes 2 Large Onions 4 Serrano Peppers Garlic Powder Sea Salt Cayenne Pepper Large Sauce Pan (Pot)

Instructions Dice onion, Serrano pepper (remove seeds). Combine onion, Serrano peppers, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, sea salt(to taste), cayenne pepper( a pinch) in a large sauce pan (pot) and bring to a roaring boil for 15-20 minutes. Let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Popcorn Ingredients 1/4 cup unpopped popping corn 1 brown lunch bag Instructions Place corn kernels in lunch bag. Fold at end 2-3 times. Place in microwave on High for 2-3 minutes, until kernels stop popping. Enjoy! More of the kernels will pop with repeated refills as the bag gets hotter. Just leave the unpopped kernels in the bag for the next serving. 40 Snacks Cinnamon Apples Ingredients Apples Ground cinnamon Instructions Peel and slice apples. Put in a pot with a small amount of water. Add ground cinnamon. Boil until apples are tender.

Celery and Peanut Butter Snacks Stuff celery with peanut butter and add nuts or raisins. Beverages 41 Fruit Smoothies Ingredients Frozen fruit (with no sugar) Juice (100% juice) – any kind Instructions Blend juice and fruit for a breakfast smoothie

Crock Pot Spiced Cider Ingredients 1 gallon natural apple cider 3 large Mexican cinnamon sticks or 6 small 10 whole cloves 20 whole all spice 1 whole orange, sliced Instructions Place all of the ingredients into a large crock pot and start out on high for the first hour uncovered...then turn down to low and let simmer all day...(at least 4 hours) remove cinnamon sticks and with a slotted spoon..remove all spice and cloves. Serve hot... Makes the house smell so wonderful !! Leftovers... using a funnel... .pour back into Cider container and refrigerate ...then pour into a mug and microwave until hot... .stays great for week...if it lasts that long! Serves: 8. 42  Daniel Fast Food List

Daniel Fast Food List “In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.” Daniel 10:2, 3

One of the great things about the Daniel Fast is that you are not limited to any specific amount of food, but rather to the kinds of food you can eat. The Daniel Fast is limited to vegetables (includes ) and water.

Special Note: if you have health issues, please be sure to contact your health professional for advice before committing to any fast including the Daniel Fast.

Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. They should be sugar- free and chemical-free. Keep this in mind as you review this list of acceptable foods.

Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast

All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, Food List 43 cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon

All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy.

All whole , including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.

All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.

All . These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split 44 Food List peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.

All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.

Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.

Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.

Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast

All meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.

All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.

All sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.

All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods.

All refined and processed food products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial Food List 45 preservatives.

All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips.

All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.

Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.

Remember, READ THE LABELS! 46  Content from various websites and books: www.danielfast.com www.daniel-fast.wordpress.com

Franklin, Jentzen. Fasting 2008. Charisma House www.jentezenfanklin.org www.freechapel.org