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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...

Grilled Polenta with Tomato-Veggie Sauce

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POLENTA is thick corn mush you can buy OR make this EASY recipe: BOIL 6 C. Water ADD  2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt WHISK in  1 1/2 C . Organic Yellow CornMeal** LOWER HEAT and cook, stirring to keep from clumping and sticking to pot, for 15 minutes-1 hr. depending on the cornmeal-- fine meal cooks quickly, coarser meal takes longer.  Stir continually. TURN OFF HEAT and stir in 3 T. Vegan Butter (like "Earth Balance") POUR into a casserole pan, and COOL (it will continue to thicken while it cools) FILLING :  In skillet, SAUTÉ  until still crisp, but hot:                                          2 T. Oil ,                                          2 cloves Garlic , minced                  ...

Sweet Potato Chili Boats

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Sweet Potato Chili Boats 4 Medium Sweet Potatoes, cut in half, length-wise Place the potato boats on baking sheet and cover with foil BAKE at 400 degrees F. until done.  Remove from oven to cool. Sauté 1 T. Oil,           2 cloves Garlic, minced           1 Onion, chopped           1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped           1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped  ADD:           1 can Black Beans           1 C. Corn Kernels           1/2 tsp. Chili or Cajun-type Seasoning           2 T. Tomato Purée or Paste MASH (gently) with a Fork:            Insides of Sweet Potatoes (maintain skins in boat shapes) TOP boats with Chili SERVE with Endive or Very Green Salad

Barley and Corn Casserole

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Delicious, nutritious corn and barley casserole This hearty casserole is also a roast vegetable stew-- it can be baked at 350F or just stir-fried on the stove-top and then put in a casserole pan to serve. A perfect potluck casserole. IN HEAVY SKILLET, sauté the following: 1 T. Coconut or other Oil 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Onion, chopped 3 C. Water (or Vegetable Stock) 1 C. Pot Barley 2 Carrots, diced COVER and Bake at 350F or Simmer about 1 hour ADD: 2 C.    Kernel Corn 1/2 C. Fresh Parsley, chopped 2  T.     Chicken-Style Seasoning , or Salt and Pepper to taste If baking, continue to bake until hot through (maybe 10-20 minutes for the corn depending on your oven) 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,...

BBQ Tofu & Vegetables

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Here is a lovely standby recipe for barbecue tofu and vegetables that uses familiar ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. MARINADE:  1/4 C. Soy Sauce / Tamari 1/2  tsp. Chili Powder 1/2  tsp. Pepper 1     tsp. Mustard 2     blocks Firm Tofu, diced small (approx. 1/2- 3/4 inch pieces) SIMMER UNTIL TENDER: 1 C. Water 2 medium Carrots 2 stalks Celery 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped coarse 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped coarse 2 large Potatoes, diced IN ANOTHER POT, Steam: 4 Leaves & Stems Fresh Chard, chopped 1 C. Water ADD: Marinated Tofu to other Vegetables Steamed Chard (or other leafy greens) ADD: Barbecue Sauce of choice to taste Simmer all until tender.