Fasting that actually tastes like a feast.
A full kitchen for Lent, Orthodox fasting, vegan, and dairy-free cooks: weekly meal plans, weekday and holiday recipes, smart substitutions, a printable shopping list, leftover transformations, and short lessons from Chef Super J. Flavorful, affordable, easy to cook tonight.
Your fasting week
A balanced 7-day plan that reuses ingredients and minimizes waste.
Recipes that hit
Greek lemon potatoes
Crispy edges, lemony center. The side that steals the show.
Spanakorizo (spinach rice)
Comfort in a pot. Dill, lemon, olive oil — that's it.
Mushroom bourguignon
Deep red-wine umami, no meat needed.
Chickpea 'tuna' melts (open-face)
Smashed chickpeas + lemon + capers on toasted sourdough.
Fasolada (Greek bean soup)
Greece's national dish. Beans, carrots, celery, tomato.
Crispy baked falafel bowls
Tahini drizzle, pickled onions, herby grains.
Substitutions cheat sheet
- ButterOlive oil, vegan butter, or tahini
- MilkOat, almond, or cashew milk (1:1)
- CreamSoaked cashews blended with water + lemon
- Cheese (Parmesan)Toasted nutritional yeast + breadcrumbs
- Egg (binder)1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water, rest 5 min
- Egg (whip)Aquafaba (chickpea liquid), whipped
- HoneyMaple syrup or agave (1:1)
- Meat brothMushroom + miso + soy for deep umami
- BaconSmoked paprika + crisped chickpeas
Fasting pantry list
- Dried lentils (red, brown, green)
- Chickpeas + cannellini beans
- Long-grain rice + quinoa
- Pasta (regular + gluten-free)
- Yellow onions, garlic, carrots, celery
- Mushrooms (cremini + dried porcini)
- Tomato paste + canned tomatoes
- Olive oil + good red wine vinegar
- Lemons, parsley, dill
- Tahini + raw cashews
- Smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, bay leaves
- Frozen spinach + frozen mixed veg
Holiday fasting menus
Special-occasion meals that respect the fast and feed a table.
Beer-battered cod, garlic-lemon potatoes, and a bright fennel slaw.
Lagana bread, taramasalata-free spreads, marinated octopus or grilled vegetables.
Mushroom pierogi, beet borscht, and stuffed cabbage.
Bakaliaros (salt cod) with skordalia and dandelion greens.
Leftover transformations
Fasting cooking lessons
Flavorful fasting cooking
Umami from mushrooms, miso, tomato paste, and roasted garlic.
Smart substitutions
Cashew cream, flax eggs, aquafaba — fasting swaps that taste right.
Beans & grains masterclass
Creamy beans, fluffy rice, perfect quinoa — the fasting foundation.
Vegetable prep
Cuts that matter, plus the roast vs. sauté decision for any veg.
Scan your fridge — get a personalized fasting plan.
Tell us your fasting style and we'll match recipes, lessons, and leftover ideas to what you already have.