The holy season of Advent starts on Sunday, and I am honored to present some reflections next Thursday on ways to break through the malaise of familiarity that we often have with the Christmas story… ways that we can enter into this Advent season and allow God to surprise us anew with the grace and […]
The Catholic Foodie in the National Catholic Register
The Catholic Foodie was mentioned in the National Catholic Register! My friend Sarah Reinhard published this awesome article over the weekend in the National Catholic Register. Sarah is one of my favorite people. She ROCKS! I love everything that she had to say in the article, but the following brought a BIG smile to my face: When […]
Spicy Baked Tilapia [#Recipe]
It’s Friday again… a Friday in Lent. I want to share a new Lenten recipe with you, a recipe that makes me think back to my visit to the Sea of Galilee last year: Spicy Baked Tilapia. Tilapia is called St. Peter’s Fish because it hails from the Sea of Galilee. When the gospels tell […]
Lamb and Tomato Stew with Crispy Potatoes
Last February I led the first Food Meets Faith pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We were there for 11 days. We spent the first 4 days in the northern region around Nazareth, and the remainder of the trip we stayed in Jerusalem and traveled during the day to sacred spots either in the city or […]
Israeli Chopped Salad Recipe
Travel to the United States or the Holy Land and you will find that the Israeli Chopped Salad is as varied as the places you visit. Traditionally a chopped salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and onions, some establishments (and homes!) transform this simple salad into a very impressive work of art. All of the chopping may sound […]
Win an Autographed Copy of My New Book!
Enter to Win and Get Multiple Chances! Simply enter below by liking The Catholic Foodie on Facebook, and on Pinterest, and by tweeting about the book on Twitter. Just do one of those actions… or do them all for more chances to win! Want to peek inside the book? Scroll down and you’ll be able […]
How to Pickle Turnips (and just about any other Vegetable)
You can pickle just about anything. And whatever you pickle turns out fresher and better than any store-bought pickle or veggie. Pickling at home is also economical. And fun! As I said, you can pickle just about anything: cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, green beans, and so much more. But for the purpose of this recipe – […]
Pan-Fried Trout with Pistachios and Dill
Two popular trout dishes here in south Louisiana (Trout Meuniere and Trout Amandine) are the inspiration behind this Middle Eastern fish dish accented with pistachios and fresh dill. A Middle Eastern Take on Trout Amandine: Pan-Fried Trout with Pistachios & Dill It’s kind of funny that my only real work experience in a restaurant was […]
Travel to the Holy Land with The Catholic Foodie, Chef Matt Murphy, and Fr. Kyle Sanders
Yes, the next Food Meets Faith Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is still on, and registrations continue to come in. The pilgrimage is from February 26 to March 8, 2015, and space is limited. Register by September 15 and receive a free autographed copy of my new book Around the Table with The Catholic Foodie: Middle […]
Diana von Glahn, The Faithful Traveler, and the Holy Land
http://www.telescopenut.com/CF/CF192.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download You might recognize Diana. She’s known as The Faithful Traveler and she has produced multiple Catholic travel television series that have aired on EWTN. She’s also my friend. Diana von Glahn – The Faithful Traveler Together with her husband David, Diana produces and hosts The Faithful Traveler. As host, Diana […]
I’m Still Here and I’m Still Cooking!
It’s been quiet around here lately, I know. But I do have a good reason for my absence here at CatholicFoodie.com. You see, I’ve been cooking up something new for you that I know that you will enjoy. Long Time, No Post… For a Good Reason. I have felt strange not posting here the last […]
Travel to the Holy Land with The Catholic Foodie
Join Jeff Young, The Catholic Foodie and Fr. Kyle Sanders on a Food Meets Faith Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Registration for my next pilgrimage to the Holy Land is now open! The pilgrimage will be from February 26 to March 8, 2015. Fr. Kyle Sanders, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will travel with me as […]
