With more than 100 delicious seasonal vegetarian recipes, and wisdom about the sacred nature of food, Food for the Spirit shows you how goodness and health can be abundant in your kitchen. This book, however, offers more than just fresh, original recipes: suggestions for how to make our kitchens the souls of our homes, tips and ways to enjoy a solitary meal during a hectic day, and advice about selecting and preparing food in the best possible way makes Food for the Spirit a cook's spiritual manual, too. There are even meditations and prayers included to really make mealtime truly special. The recipes are organized by meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) as well as by season - from Spring's Spicy Black Bean Stew with Apple Polenta to Winter's Penne Bake with Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Capers.