Cauliflower was once just the sidekick of broccoli and carrots in mundane vegetable medleys. But in recent years, it has proved to be more than just a one-trick pony. Now it masquerades as a substitute for rice and mashed potatoes. You’ll find it in soups, pizza crusts and—in today’s recipe—as a stand-in for buffalo wings. Cauliflower is truly a culinary chameleon!
Veggie burgers fall into the category of foods I had no intention of ever trying … until the Daniel Fast. I didn’t have a reason to eat black bean burgers when hamburgers were readily available, but the limits of a vegan diet gave rise to a revolution in the kitchen.
This veggie wrap is so good, I’ve made it for lunch three days in a row now. It’s inspired by the Pioneer Woman, so that should be all the convincing you need to give it a try yourself.
My recipe is a pared-down version of Ree Drummond’s. Hers includes sautéed onions, but I didn’t want to spend the extra time on that step. I like the simplicity of jarred veggies and some lettuce for a quick and easy meal. She tops hers with feta cheese, which sounds delicious, but is not allowed during the Daniel Fast. Balsamic vinaigrette is optional, but I found it unnecessary because there is plenty of flavor between the roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and hummus.
I used homemade chapati for this wrap, but you could also use a whole-grain tortilla. Spread the hummus on first, then place a whole romaine lettuce leaf in the center. The lettuce acts like a liner to keep the wrap from getting soggy. Finally, pile on the veggies! The amount you need will depend on the size of your tortilla.
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Every other week we meet with a small group from our church for a potluck-style meal. Last night was “chili night,” so I had to come up with a side dish that, a) I could eat while fasting, and b) everyone else would enjoy, too. Since I already had a big bag of apples in the crisper, homemade applesauce seemed like a perfect fit. Naturally, I enlisted the help of my Crock-Pot.
If you choose sweet apples (i.e. not Granny Smith) there’s absolutely no need to add any sugar. Low and slow cooking releases the apples’ natural sugars, and cinnamon enhances the sweetness. I used Fuji apples, but there are many varieties that will work. Don’t bother chopping them up small. I used a combination corer/slicer that makes eight slices per apple.
If you’re concerned this recipe will yield more applesauce than you can eat, be aware that the apples will cook down considerably. It may look like a lot when you start, but the volume will decrease by at least half after simmering all day. A little mashing will make it smooth, or you can just leave it chunky.
Did I mention how good your house will smell while this is cooking? Get ready to be enveloped in apple cinnamon goodness.
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Homemade applesauce should last 3 weeks in the fridge and can be frozen, too.
There aren’t many breads suitable for the Daniel Fast, so when I discovered chapati, I knew I’d be adding it to my repertoire. Also known as roti, it’s an Indian flatbread made from whole wheat flour and just a few other basic ingredients. Chapati is similar to pita bread, but it’s unleavened.
Whenever I try a new recipe, I reference several different sources to determine common methods and measurements. In this case, there were discrepancies everywhere I looked. One recipe said to knead the dough 10 minutes; another didn’t mention kneading at all. Some said to add oil to the dough; others didn’t. Some instructions seemed complicated and time-consuming, which made me wonder if the shorter, simpler recipes could be trusted. All of this left me feeling a bit intimidated at the thought of making my own chapati.
Eventually I stumbled upon this blog post, which has step-by-step instructions with photos, along with a list of helpful tips. And you know what I realized? Making chapati isn’t that complex after all. The last step can be tricky, but don’t get discouraged if your chapatis don’t puff up like a balloon. This is something that takes practice. At best, I’ve only got mine to puff on one side, but I keep trying!
Chapatis are served with traditional Indian meals and are commonly used to scoop up curries and lentils. I like to use them as sandwich wraps, and I’ll bet they’d make fantastic chips when toasted in the oven.
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Chapati can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. Wrap cooled chapatis in aluminum foil and seal in a plastic bag.
For extended storage, chapati can be frozen for up to 3 months.
