CORNERSTONE: IT’S A NEW DAY!

WISER CHOICES,
ACCOUNTABILITY, AND COMMITMENT. WE HAVE OUR
CROSSES TO BEAR!
2012 IF NOT NOW WHEN?
As you have heard we will begin the Daniel Fast on January 9, 2012. This fast will
be 21 days. I invite you to join us on this journey as we seek God’s favor for our
health, our calling, our ordered steps in 2012, and our renewed commitment to
God in every area of our lives.

Who is this Daniel? Daniel was among the Jewish captives taken to Babylon. He
was selected, along with Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, to receive special
training to serve in the king's court. This training would be a period of three
years. It would include education in the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
In addition the youths would be fed only the best of food for the purpose of their
health. As was with Daniel, consider yourself to be in special training to serve in
the King’s Court. Use this time to cleanse yourself physically, emotionally, and
spiritually through prayer, fasting, and seeking God.

Daniel 1:8 says, "But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself
with the king's choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought
permission from, the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself."
Daniel asked permission for himself and his companions to be given only
vegetables to eat and water to drink for a period of ten days (yes, we know, we
are going 21 days – you get more food on our plan). If their health showed any
lack, then they could be dealt with accordingly.

In preparation for the fast please read the following passages of Scripture:
Daniel 1:5-20 Numbers 6: 1-4
1 Corinthians 10:21 Isaiah 58
Acts 13:1-4 Psalm 35
Psalm 69 Daniel 9:3
Joel 2:12 Matthew 17:21/Mark 9:29
1 Corinthians 7:5

Following are some guidelines and information that you may find useful in this
spiritual journey. Additionally, it might be beneficial (and yes, highly
recommended) to keep a journal to write down the special things God, through
His Spirit, shows you during this time.

CornerStone, It’s a new day if not now when?

In His Service,

Charles W. Bennafield, Pastor

REMINDER: We will utilize our prayer line to stay focused and to hold each other
accountable as we embark upon this fast. Conference Line Number (404) 222-
7729 pass code 245313#
During the fast someone for 15 minutes at the following time intervals (6:30AM -
Noon – 9PM Monday - Friday) will be on the conference line. Volunteers are
needed to help man the prayer line during the fast.

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 Guidelines for Daniel Fast

Foods to Eat

Whole Grains:
Brown Rice, Oats, Barley

Legumes:
Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Beans, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas

Fruits:
Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe,
Cherries, Cranberries, Oats, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew
Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears,
Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangelos,
Tangerines, Watermelon

Vegetables:
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots,
Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gingerroot,
Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsley,
Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet
Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini

Seeds, Nuts, Sprouts

Liquids:
Spring Water, Distilled Water, 100% All-Natural Fruit Juices, 100% All-Natural
Vegetable Juices

Foods to Avoid
Meat
White Rice
Fried Foods
Caffeine
Carbonated Beverages
Foods Containing Preservatives or Additives
Refined Sugar
Sugar Substitutes
White Flour and all products using it
Margarine
Shortening
High Fat Products
STEP ONE: 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 TWO: FAST AS A SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT

The Daniel Fast involves a spiritual commitment to God. “Daniel proposed in his heart that he
would not defile himself” (Dan. 1:8).

STEP THREE: 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 were not good for health. The physical health you seek from God
may be more than an answer to prayer. Your physical health may be linked to any of the following
factors:

1. Your food choices – see the section “Guidelines for the Daniel Fast.”
2. The level of your spiritual commitment as reflected in constant prayer during the fast.
3. 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 – for this fast Crossroads is committing to
21 days. If you can not make the entire 21 day commitment, commit to what you can
commit to and honor your commitment.
4. Testimony commitment. Your fast is a statement of faith to God that you want Him to heal
your body.
Faith is foundational to the Daniel Fast.

STEP FOUR: PRAY TO PERCEIVE SIN’S ROLE IN POOR HEALTH - Notice James 5:13-16:
 Sin is something related to the cause of sickness.
 Lack of health/healing may be the result of spiritual rebellion.
 Lack of health/healing may be due to sin of wrong intake, i.e. drugs, pornography.
 Repentance is linked to health according to James.
 Elders have a role in healing both spiritual and physical health.
 Sick people must desire to be well.
 The anointing oil could mean:
1. medicine for healing,
2. symbolic of the Holy Spirit, or
3. it could be baptism
 Prayer alone may not gain healing, faith is the major factor.
 In Greek there are several words for “sick”. James uses “Kanino”, which not only includes
disease, but also means weak or weary.
 Attitude is important. James said, “are there any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is
anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.”

STEP FIVE: FAST AS A STATEMENT OF FAITH TO OTHERS

Daniel was making a statement of faith when he asked for only vegetables 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 SIX: 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 SEVEN: YIELD ALL RESULTS TO GOD

Daniel said, “As you see fit, deal with your servants” (Dan. 1:13).
REMEMBER:
• The Daniel Fast will lead to spiritual insight. “To those four young men God gave knowledge.”
• The Daniel Fast is longer than one day. These young men fasted for ten days.
• The Daniel Fast is a partial fast. They ate, but only vegetables and water.
• The Daniel Fast requires abstinence from party or junk foods.
• There is no indication that they ever began to eat the king’s food.

DANIEL FAST JOURNAL

Week 1

Day 1 - JANUARY 9th

Psalm 29:2, Give unto the Lord the glory due his name: worship the Lord in the beauty
of holiness.
Hebrews 13:15, By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God Continually,
that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
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Day 2 - JANUARY 10
John 4:23-24, Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is
of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the
Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24, God is a
Spirit; and they that worship Him must worship him in spirit and truth.
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Day 3 - JANUARY 11
Psalm 143:10, Teach me to do thy will: for thou art my God: thy spirit is good: lead me
into the land of the uprightness.
John 16:13, Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all
truth: for he shall speak of himself: but whatsoever he shall hear, that he speak: and he
will shew you things to come.
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Day 4 - JANUARY 12
Matthew 12:50, For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the
same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Luke 11:28, But he said, Yea rather blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep
it.
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Day 5 - JANUARY 13
John 14:15, If he love me, keep my commandments.
John 13:34-35, A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another: as I
have loved you, that ye also love one another, 35, By this shall all men know that ye are
my disciples, if ye love one another.
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Day 6 - JANUARY 14
John 15:13, Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his
friends.
Ephesians 5:1-2, Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2, And walk in love,
as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to
God for a sweet-smelling savour.
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Day 7 - JANUARY 15
1 Peter 4:8, And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves; for charity
shall cove all multitude of sins.
1 John 3:18, My little children, let us not love in word, neither tongue: but in deed and in
truth.
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Week 2

Day 8 - JANUARY 16
Colossians 3:12, Put on therefore, as elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering:
Philippians 2:4, Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the
things of others.
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Day 9 - JANUARY 17
Matthew 25:40, And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you,
Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these brethren, ye have done it
unto me.
Galatians 6:2, Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.
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DAY 10 – JANUARY 18
Colossians 3:13, Forebearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a
quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Mark 11:25, And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any; that your
Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
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Day 11 – January 19
Romans 12:19-21, Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto
wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine: I will repay, saith the Lord. 20, Therefore if
thine enemy bunger, feed him, if he thirst, give him drink: for in doing thou shalt heap
coals of fire on his head. 21, Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:14, Bless them which persecute you: bless and curse not.
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Day 12 – January 20
1 Timothy 2:8, I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without
wrath and doubting.
James 1:19-20, Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear slow to
speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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Day 13 – January 21
Proverbs 15:1, A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Ephesians 4:26, In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down on you while you
are still angry.
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Day 14 – January 22
1 John 4:20, If anyone says I love God, yet hates his brother, he is a liar. Fore anyone
does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot Love God, whom he has not seen.
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Week 3

Day 15 – January 23
Romans 12:5, If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, Live at peace with everyone.
Romans 14:19, Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to
mutual edification.
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Day 16 – January 24
Matthew 11:28, Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give
you rest.
2 Corinthians 12:9, And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my
strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I glory in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Hebrews 12:2-3, Looking unto Jesus the author and the finisher of our faith, who for the
joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at
the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradictions of
sinners against himself lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
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Day 17 – January 25
John 16:33, These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace, in
the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9, We are troubled on every side, yet not distresses; we are
perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not
destroyed;
Hebrews 4:16, Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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Day 18 – January 26
Matthew 21:22, And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall
receive.
John 20:29, Jesus saith unto him, Thomas because thou hast seen me, though hast
believed; blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things
not seen.
Hebrews 11:6, But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to
God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently see him.
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Day 19 – January 27
Psalm 37:7, Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him
who propereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Psalm 61:1-2, To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O
God, attend into my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart
is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Matthew 7:7-8, Ask, and it shall be given you: seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall
be opened unto you. For everyone that asketh receiveth: and he that seeketh findeth:
and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
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Day 20 – January 28
Psalm 16:11, Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy: an
thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Psalm 28:7, The Lord is my strength and my shield: my heart, trusted him him, and I am
helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
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Day 21 – January 29
Psalm 68:19, Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of
our salvation. Selah.
Psalm 136:1, O give thanks unto the Lord, for his is good: his mercy endureth forever.
Isaiah 63:7, I will mention the loving kindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord,
according to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the
house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies and according
to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.
Ephesians 5:20, Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
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Dan 9.2 In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the
number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah
the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of
Jerusalem.
3And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and
supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes: …
16O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine anger
and thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain:
because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy
people are become a reproach to all that are about us.
17Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his
supplications,
and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for
the Lord’s sake.
18O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our
desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not
present our
supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy
great mercies.
19O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for
thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people are called by
thy name.

Suggestions / Recipes
 Baked or Broiled sweet potatoes with natural pineapples and its juice.
You may add apples, nuts or cinnamon.

 Boiled or baked apples with cinnamon and raisins.

 Stewed tomatoes add with mixed vegetables, thinly sliced onions,

oregano, basil, fresh garlic, pepper. If desired, you may want to add
potatoes.

 Oats with bananas (chopped or mashed), raisins, honey or pepper

 Baked potato slices drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning or
other natural seasoning that you prefer. Mix spices, oil, garlic and pepper
together and brush on potatoes; bake.

 Pinto beans seasoned with your favorite natural, no added ‘anything’

spices. If you want Mexican, mash and make as a bean dip. Guacamole
may be served with this.

 Fruit bowl with honey and lemon juice. Kiwi, cantaloupe, grapes, mango,
honeydew melon, etc.

 Salad with all vegetables; turnip roots, radishes, mushrooms, snow peas,
black olives, carrots, bean sprouts …etc. with oil and vinegar * (flavored
virgin olive oil) or red vinaigrette.

 Fruit salad. Add cranberries, nuts, strawberries, orange slices, pepper

and/or vinegar to leafy greens or spinach leaves.

 Marinade mushrooms with olive oil and vinegar.

 Marinade fresh strawberries with balsamic vinegar and pepper

 Grill pineapples, mangos, fresh peaches, tomatoes, green peppers. Either

outside or on the ‘George Foreman’. You can also bake this.

 Cabbage season with an all natural southwestern seasoning spice and

pepper.

 Steamed cabbage leaves rolled with julienne carrots, julienne celery,

bean sprouts, or other vegetables that you desire.

 Lentil Soup

 Diced potatoes, honey, vinegar, *natural mustards (like a potato salad).

Dill may be added.

 Mashed potatoes with Italian seasoning or others.

 Small frozen treats. Mash or puree bananas and/or peaches and/or

strawberries and mix with honey and freeze.

 Thinly sliced cucumbers and onions and tomatoes mixed with pepper, a
vinaigrette, and extra light virgin olive oil.

 Baked sliced tomatoes with basil or oregano or other Italian seasonings;

you may add thinly sliced onions or chopped green onions, other veggies
and/or extra virgin olive oil.

 Iced soup (Iced Gazpacho) Cucumber, red bell peppers, vine tomatoes
(skinned, seeded and coarsely chopped), olive oil, little red vinaigrette,
 pepper. If prefer, you may add garlic. Chop until smooth or use food
processor – chill for about 4 hours.

 Boiled cranberries with oranges, raisins or pineapples.

 Grilled or baked zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, asparagus and/or

other vegetable brushed with olive oil, garlic, pepper and fresh lemon juice
mixture.

 Frozen raspberries, strawberries or grapes.

 Puree fruits

 Roast/Baked oats, and nuts with cinnamon and honey.

 Lettuce topping and dressing. Green onion tops, cilantro, lemon and/or
lime juice, EVO oil, garlic, pepper.

 Mango salsa. Garlic – chopped and pressed, olive oil, dash of salt, black
pepper, lime juice, green onions, finely chopped red bell pepper, mango
coarsely chopped – toss all together.

 Veggie black bean burger. 15oz. of cooked black beans, rinsed and
smashed, finely chopped onions, corn, think and crunchy salsa (made with
tomatoes, green peppers, spices and jalapeno peppers), garlic, parsley,
pepper, and dried with wheat bread.

 Boiled carrots. May add raisins and simmer.

 Carrots, onions, lemons, garlic, potatoes, pepper, parsley, cilantro and

brown rice. Cook rice and set aside; cook carrots until mildly firm; add the
rest of the ingredients and then rice. Simmer.

 Roasted tomato and barley soup. Tomatoes, olive oil, basil, tomato juice,
uncooked barley, garlic and Italian seasonings. Roast tomatoes in the oven
for about 30 to 45 minutes – remove skin; and cut into small pieces. Mix and
simmer together.

 Grill or bake portabella mushrooms, greena and/or red bell peppers,

onions, tomatoes; glaze or brush with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic,
lemon juice, black pepper and Italian seasoning mixture. (Other seasonings
and spices may be used. i.e. dill or Asian).

 Celery sticks with nuts and raisins. May be added to salads as well or as
a snack

 Granola, oats, raisins, dates, nuts, etc. Combine and enjoy as a power
snack.
 Carrot Rice Nut Burger Insanely Easy Vegetarian Chili
Yields: 20 servings Yields: 8 servings

Root Vegetables Baked in Pesto Sauce INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENTS:

Yields: 4 servings 3 cups uncooked brown rice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 cups water 1 cup chopped onions
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup toasted cashews 3/4 cup chopped carrots
2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 pound toasted unsalted 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large yam sunflower seeds 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 sweet onion, chopped 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 large onion, sliced 6 carrots, chopped 3/4 cup chopped celery
5 sprigs fresh dill weed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chili powder
1 bunch fresh parsley salt to taste 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
7 cloves garlic, peeled 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with
6 leaves fresh basil DIRECTIONS: liquid, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil 1. In a large pot, bring the rice and water to 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
DIRECTIONS: simmer 45 minutes. 1 tablespoon ground cumin
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 2. Preheat the grill for high heat. 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2. Place vegetables in a 2 quart casserole dish. 3. Using a food processor, grind the 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
3. In a blender or food processor combine dill, parsley, toasted cashews and sunflower seeds to a
garlic, basil and olive oil; blend to a smooth paste. Pour fine meal. Transfer to a large bowl. Pulse DIRECTIONS:
over vegetables. Cover dish with aluminum foil. the onion and carrots in the food processor 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until until finely shredded, and mix with the Saute onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in
vegetables are tender ground nuts. Place the cooked rice and green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder.
olive oil in the food processor, and pulse Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
until smooth. Mix into the bowl. Season 2. Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in
Quick Black Beans and Rice with salt. Form the mixture into patties. tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with
Yields: 4 servings 4. Oil the grill grate. Grill the patties 6 to 8 cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and
minutes on each side, until nicely reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20
INGREDIENTS: browned. minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice

DIRECTIONS:
1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add
onion, cook and stir until tender. Add beans, tomatoes,
oregano and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; stir in rice.
Cover; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from
heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
 Green Tomato and Bell Pepper Delight
Yields: 6 servings

Lentil Soup INGREDIENTS:

Yields: 6 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil
4 green tomatoes, chopped
INGREDIENTS: 1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped 2 celery, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil 1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 carrots, diced 2 tablespoons apple cider
2 stalks celery, chopped vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano DIRECTIONS:
1 bay leaf 1.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
1 teaspoon dried basil Stir in green tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, green
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes onions and apple cider vinegar. Saute until tender
2 cups dry lentils crisp, about 5 to 10 minutes.
8 cups water
1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add
onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is
tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook
for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When
ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir
in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and
more vinegar if desired.
Terrific Trail Mix
Yields: 16 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup combination diced dried
fruit, such as prunes, apricots, pears and apples
1/2 cup raisins and/or dried cherries or cranberries
1 1/2 cups unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts (or honey-roasted
peanuts, chopped walnuts or unsalted almonds)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix all. Makes 4 cups.
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(Submitted by Sister Iva Jackson)
2 16oz. frozen mixed vegetables
1 16oz. bag frozen corn Harvest Apple Oatmeal
1 46oz. container of V8 juice (Submitted by Sister Charlotte Young)
Water (my be added if you like)
1 Tablespoon of honey 1 Cup Apple Juice
1 Cup Water
Shaken in pepper, salt and any other all natural 1 Cup Uncooked old fashioned oatmeal
seasonings. Let cook or simmer for 2 to 3 hours or ¼ Cup Raisins
longer to your liking. 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 salt

Microwave directions: combine apple juice, water and

apple in a bowl on high for 3 minutes. Stir halfway
through cooking time. Add oats, raisins, cinnamons
Nutty Granola II and salt, stir until blended. Microwave at medium 4-5
minutes or until thick. Garnish with apple slices, if
½ cup canola oil desired.
183 cup hot water Convential directions: Boil apple juice, water and
2/3 cup honey apples to a boil, stir in oats, raisins, cinnamon and salt
6 cups rolled oats until well blended. Cook uncovered over medium heat
¾ cup sliced almonds for 5-6 minutes or until thick.
¾ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 ½ cup golden raisins Al's Quick Vegetarian Spaghetti
½ cup dried cherries Yields: 8 servings

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk INGREDIENTS:

together the oil, hot water and honey. In a large bowl,
stir together the oats, almonds, pecans, and walnuts.
Pour the honey mixture into the oat mixture and stir
until the oats and nuts are evenly coated. Spread out the
granola on to 2 baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, sir
and back 10 more minutes or until toasted. Allow
granola to cool completely before stirring in the raisins,
golden raisins and dried cherries. Granola will harden
as it cools. Break apart any large lumps, and store in
airtight container at room temperature.
1 pound uncooked wheat spaghetti
1 cup broccoli florets
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup sliced carrots
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add spaghetti
and return water to a boil. Cook until spaghetti is al dente;
drain well.
2. Combine broccoli, corn, mushrooms, carrots and tomato
sauce in large sauce pot. Cook on medium heat for 15 to
20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally
to keep sauce from sticking. Serve sauce over spaghetti.