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Curry Chicken & Coconut Soup UPDATED #SundaySupper
Back in January 2010 I posted our recipe for Curry Chicken & Coconut Soup. But you must understand that, for us, recipes are more like guidelines (to borrow that famous expression from Pirates of the Caribbean). We play with recipes all the time. Change things around. Try different measurements. Swap out ingredients. Sometimes we do this out of …
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Budget-Friendly #SundaySupper: Pork Chops in Cast-Iron Skillet
Pork chops are cheap, as far as meat goes. And, if you cook them right, they are delicious! Hit 'em with high heat and a short cook time, and you'll be amazed at how much flavor you'll find in the humble pork chop. This method generates lots of smoke, so I usually cook them outside on a propane burner. Cast-iron is the only way to go, by the …
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Easter Crawfish and The French Quarter Festival
Today we’re talking Easter crawfish and the French Quarter Fest. Easter Crawfish? What exactly do I mean by “Easter Crawfish?” Well, crawfish season and Easter coincide each year since the high point of crawfish season spans the months of March, April and May. And, by the way, Easter is not over. Nope, not at all! We are now in the Easter …
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Easter Crawfish Coming Soon to CatholicFoodie.com!
Easter Crawfish? What exactly do I mean by "Easter Crawfish?" Well, crawfish season and Easter coincide each year since the high point of crawfish season spans the months of March, April and May. And, by the way, Easter is not over. Nope, not at all! We are now in the Easter Season... Looking forward to the Gift of the Holy Spirit at …
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Catholic Family Fun: A Cookbook for Healthy and Holy Family Fun
When it comes to family fun (fun that celebrates and nurtures your Catholic faith), do you consider yourself as adventurous or overwhelmed? Do you think of yourself as creative or clueless? Usually, I have my feet planted squarely in the Overwhelmed and Clueless camps. But, with her new book, Sarah Reinhard has introduced me to a couple of new …
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Holy Week, the Eucharist, and the Sacramental Principle
Today is Holy Thursday. This evening the Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord's Supper. I have to secretly confess that I often find myself more excited about tonight's celebration than I do about Easter. Don't get me wrong… Easter is the highpoint. It is the feast of feasts. But, for reasons you will hear later, I often experience Holy …
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The Catholic Foodie Recipes
Curry Chicken & Coconut Soup UPDATED #SundaySupper
Back in January 2010 I posted our recipe for Curry Chicken & Coconut Soup. But you must understand that, for us, recipes are more like guidelines (to borrow that famous expression from Pirates of the Caribbean). We play with recipes all the time. Change things around. Try different measurements. Swap out ingredients. Sometimes we do [...]
Budget-Friendly #SundaySupper: Pork Chops in Cast-Iron Skillet
Pork chops are cheap, as far as meat goes. And, if you cook them right, they are delicious! Hit ‘em with high heat and a short cook time, and you’ll be amazed at how much flavor you’ll find in the humble pork chop. This method generates lots of smoke, so I usually cook them outside [...]
Guinness Beer-Braised Rabbit #SundaySupper
Marcelle Bienvenu is one of my favorite Louisiana chefs. She wrote one of my favorite cookbooks before being a chef was cool: Who’s Your Mama, Are You Catholic, And Can You Make a Roux? I love that cookbook… And the title! More recently, Marcelle collaborated with several chefs in putting together a delightful cookbook for [...]
Pan-Fried Catfish – A Louisiana Lenten Tradition
I’ve been banned. I’m not allowed to deep-fry anything. At least not in my kitchen. Maybe in your kitchen I would be able to. Or in a restaurant kitchen. But I have been banned from deep-frying anything in my own kitchen. Why? Not only is it too messy, but I also don’t do it very [...]
Mujadra (Lebanese Lentils and Rice) #SundaySupper
Mujadra is tasty, quick, and easy to make. It can be served as the main course (which we do sometimes on those busy Wednesdays when the girls have gymnastics till 8:30 PM!). It can also be served as a side dish. It’s delicious either way! Mujadra is meatless, so it would make a great family [...]
Pretzels for Lent
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (about 110 F) 1 tablespoon honey 1 envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 4 cups all-purpose flour (we prefer King Arthur) 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Coarse salt (for topping) 1 egg, beaten DIRECTIONS: Add the honey to 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 F). You don’t want [...]
Chai Chipotle Chup Jalapeño Poppers
I love jalapeño poppers. I posted a recipe for grilled jalapeño poppers (using chorizo) back in July of 2009. Believe it or not, it is one of the most-viewed recipes on CatholicFoodie.com. This is a variation of that recipe. Here we are using ground beef instead of chorizo. But, we are kicking that beef up [...]
A Louisiana Favorite: Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
I love me a good gumbo. As I have said before, I make chicken and andouille gumbo (or turkey!) throughout the year. But seafood gumbo is reserved for special occasions, like Christmas. One reason that we save the seafood gumbo for special occasions is that it is so expensive to make. But now I think [...]
The Catholic Foodie’s Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe
You know, every year during Mardi Gras season, not only do I make lots of king cakes, but I also talk about them a lot on the Catholic Foodie podcast. I tweet pictures of the kings cakes that I make, and I post those pictures on Facebook too. And every year folks contact me to [...]
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Sarah Reinhard & “Mary in the Kitchen”
Catholic Family Fun: A Cookbook for Healthy and Holy Family Fun
When it comes to family fun (fun that celebrates and nurtures your Catholic faith), do you consider yourself as adventurous or overwhelmed? Do you think of yourself as creative or clueless? Usually, I have my feet planted squarely in the Overwhelmed and Clueless camps. But, with her new book, Sarah Reinhard has introduced me to [...]
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