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Classic Seventh-Day Adventist Potluck Recipes

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Discover how Adventist potlucks blend faith, food, and fellowship—with classic vegan recipes, cultural traditions, and crowd-pleasing casseroles. The Potluck as Cultural You need to understand that potlucks (or "fellowship meals") are to Adventist Christians what a catwalk is to the fashionista. This is the place where we gather to catch up on our lives, to mingle with visitors (Adventist Christians from elsewhere) and guests (former- or non-Adventists who either dropped in on their own or were brought as a guest of a member), and to nosh down on great vegetarian and/or vegan chow. After the meal people depart to a nature walk, an afternoon service in a nursing home, a video about witnessing or a personal ministries committee meeting, etc. About 35% of Adventists worldwide are reported to be vegetarian, some eating eggs and/or dairy products (ovo-lacto vegetarian) and some a more strict vegan (no animal flesh or by-products). I don't have figures, but today there are also...

Recipe for Lentil, Green Pea, Barley Soup (Vegan)

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Lentil, Green Pea, Barley Soup with a vegan Parmesan topping  This delightful and nourishing soup recipe is in memory of Wyona Hertwig, a delightful vegan cook, artist, and human being.  Soak overnight: 1 C. Lentils 1/2 C. Green Peas 1/2 C. Pot Barley IN SOUP POT: Soaked Lentils Peas 3 Qts. Water Barley BRING TO BOIL TURN DOWN heat to SIMMER approximately 15-20 minutes. ADD: 1 C. chopped Carrots or Tomatoes 1/2 C. chopped Celery 1 C. Onion Flakes OR 1 raw Onion, chopped 2 cubes Organic Low-Sodium Vegetable Bouillon 2 T. Chicken-style Seasoning (No MSG) Health Note:  According to Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming at least 3 grams of barley beta-glucan daily  can help lower blood cholesterol levels , which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Whole-grain barley, a fiber-rich grain, also helps regulate blood sugar by reducing the glucose response after meals. Regular consumption of barley-base...

LENTIL and SQUASH POT PIE Recipe (egg-free, dairy-free)

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                     Let's get right down to this delish lentil-butternut squash recipe! (*thanks to Jennifer Wong for the image above) In 4-Quart Pot: *2 C. Brown Lentils in 3 C. Water SOAK 2 - 3 hours or overnight. BRING TO BOIL . SIMMER approximately 1 hour. ADD : *4 c. Yellow or Orange Squash, diced *4 Vegetable Bouillon Cubes *2 tsp. Coriander *1/2 tsp. Cumin *2 cloves Garlic *2 large Onions, chopped fine SIMMER until Squash is tender. POUR into deep casserole dish or spoon into individual baking ramekins as in the photo above. SAVORY PASTRY TOPPING: WHISK together: *1/2 C. Oil *1/4 C. Water *1/2 tsp. Salt *1/4 tsp. Savory ADD to: *1 1/2 C. Whole Wheat Flour *2 T. Parsley Flakes ROLL OUT to cover dish OR individual ramekins.. BAKE until crust is golden. ~Recipe by Wyona Hertwig