Since ancient times in Rus’, the table was not just a way to satisfy hunger, but a special act filled with spiritual meaning. This book is an invitation to touch the centuries-old wisdom of monastery cuisine and bring it into your own home.
In front of you are 100 verified recipes for meatless dishes, gathered into themed sections: hearty soups and cabbage shchi without a drop of meat, crumbly porridges, filling vegetable stews, fish dishes for permitted days, bright salads and appetizers, fragrant baking and bread, sweet desserts, and traditional drinks—kvass, sbiten, kissels, and vzvars.
Each recipe is described in a detailed, simple, warm style and is accessible even for a novice hostess. In the appendices you’ll find a meatless calendar for several years ahead, a dictionary of old terms, tips for substituting dairy and meat products, and prayers before the meal.
This book is for everyone who wants to observe fasts meaningfully and with joy, who seeks in cooking not only flavor, but also spiritual significance, and who strives to preserve the good traditions of their ancestors.