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Meatless Monday: Papa’s Oven Fried Fish

My Papa believed that the way to everyone’s heart was through their stomach. When he passed away almost two years ago, an aunt of mine made copies of all his favorite recipes and distributed them to the family. On this edition of Meatless Monday, I share a popular dish from his collection.Papa’s Oven Fried FishRead the whole post >>

New Column: Lenten Inspiration for Moms

Here’s an excerpt from “Christ’s Journey to the Cross: Lenten Inspiration for Mothers,” a column that I originally wrote for Canticle that’s now “live” at Catholic Mom and Catholic Exchange: [Jesus] could have given far less; one drop of his blood could have saved us all. Yet, he freely chose to shed every last bitRead the whole post >>

Meatless Monday: Tofu Parmesan

Welcome to another Meatless Monday installment. Sorry, folks, but I had to include at least one main dish with tofu. I happen to like the stuff when it’s cooked right, but I do know a lot of tofu-haters. All I ask is that you give it another shot. This recipe hails from The Grit RestaurantRead the whole post >>

Word to the Wise: Taking on New Life

During my most recent confession, I lamented that I’ve already goofed up on some of my Lenten resolutions. The priest, God bless him, proceeded to remind me that Lent isn’t so much about what we give up but what we take on. Then he pointed to my burgeoning belly and said, “You’ve taken on newRead the whole post >>

Meatless Monday: Shrimp Wraps with Dipping Sauce

Welcome to another addition of Meatless Monday. What meatless dish will your family be noshing on this Friday?Shrimp Wraps 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large carrot, peeled and diced1 yellow bell pepper, diced1 red bell pepper, diced12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup of snow peas1 head of iceberg, Boston Bibb, or romaine lettuce.2 cups cookedRead the whole post >>