Any new or interesting Lent receipes?

[Mrs. Kamakiri]

I have to be honest my household (me and my kids) do not like fish. Makes fridays during lent hard to cook.

Always looking to try something new if anyone has any ideas.


Im tired of making tuna casserole, or alfredo w/tuna, or spaghetti. I also get tired of looking at cheese sandwhiches or peanut butter and jelly.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Reel 2 Reel]

I Got a killer recipe for Guloush!!!!!!!..and Taco Salad!!!!!!;)

[Mrs. Kamakiri]

I'm sure that they are good.. but during lent we can't eat meat on fridays.

:mad: :dammit:

[gonefishin]

Hi Mrs Kam...here's one that's great for most non-fish eatin' people.

Pecan Crusted Mahi-Mahi


ingredients:

2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
3 tsp Cajun Seasoning
1 1/2 cup finely ground pecans
1/3 cup flour
4 8oz. skinned fillets (mahi-mahi really turns out great...but any other skinless fillet will work)

directions:

on a pie plate, beat eggs, milk, 1tsp cajun seasoning together. In another pie plate combine remaining 2 tsp (or to taste) cajun seasoning, flour and pecans.

Coat each fillet in egg mixture, then in flour mixture. Transfer to cookie sheet.

Heat 2 tbsp (cover bottom) of olive oil in over medium heat (preferably in a well seasoned cast iron skillet).

Once oil is heated, add two coated fillets and cook for 3 minutes. Turn over and cook for 4 minutes more (or until done, but the 3min/four min should get you close without over cooking).

Drain on paper towel and keep warm in 200` oven. Add more oil and cook remaining two fillets.

Eat!


If you want just a very simple quick sauce. You can use a tatar sauce...and add some worcestershire sauce, cajun seasoning and a touch of lemon juice...or other seasonings to taste.

[ckelly]

Mussels 12 whole
Olive Oil 2 tbsp
Onion(s) 1 whole chopped
Carrot(s) 1 whole chopped
Freshly Chopped Chilli 1 tsp
Freshly Crushed Garlic 2 tsp
Tomatoes Whole 400 gm
White Wine 1/2 cup(s)
Sugar 1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper (Ground) 1/4 tsp
White Wine 1/4 cup(s) extra
Fish Stock 1 cup(s)
Butter 30 gm
Calamari 125 gm
Fish Fillets (Boneless) 125 gm cubed
Prawn(s) Cooked 200 gm
Clams 200 gm
Spaghetti 375 gm


Directions:

Soak the cleaned mussels for 2 hours in cold water, then remove and discard any opened or damaged mussels.
TOMATO SAUCE - Heat the olive oil in a medium pan.
Add the onion and carrot and stir over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are lightly browned.
Add Freshly Chopped Chilli, half of the Freshly Crushed Garlic, tomatoes, white wine, sugar and Cayenne Pepper.
Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, heat the extra white wine, fish stock and remaining garlic in a large pan, then add the unopened mussels.
Cover the pan and shake it over high heat for around 3-5 minutes.
After 3 minutes, start removing any opened mussels and set them aside.
After 5 minutes discard any unopened mussels and reserve the wine mixture.
Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the calamari rings, cubed fish and shelled and deveined prawns.
Stir fry for 2 minutes and then set aside and keep warm.
Add the reserved wine mixture, mussels, calamari, fish, prawns, Parsley Flakes and clams to the tomato sauce.
Reheat gently just prior to serving time.
Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water until tender.
Drain well in a colander.
Gently combine the sauce with the pasta and serve at once.

[House de Kris]

I did a web search to try and determine what meats would be acceptable for consumption during Lent. Didn't get too far, but I did find that your kids may be off the hook as far as fasting is concerned. To wit I quote:

"The ecclesiatical law of fasting embodies a serious obligation on all baptized individuals capable of assuming obligations provided they have completed their twenty-first year and are not otherwise excused."

I'm no lawyer, but it appears to me that if they are under 21 then they can eat three meals on Fridays of whatever material they desire. For the adults, well there's always yogert.

[Mrs. Kamakiri]

Thank you both for your replies. I'm sure that they will both be good.

Look forward to trying them.

Thanks.

[opt80]

I had Lent on my shirt today

[Reel 2 Reel]

Originally posted by opt80
I had Lent on my shirt today

So you didnt wear it and the neighbor lent you one of his???

[Haoleb]

I dont think you would be gettin any fresh tuna over there, but if ya did, cut it up in 1/4 inch thick slices, or thinner and dip it in a mixture of soy sauce and wasabi, RAW of course

MMmmm:D

[opt80]

Originally posted by Reel 2 Reel
So you didnt wear it and the neighbor lent you one of his???

:lmao:

[Reel 2 Reel]

Like that eh'!!!!I was a little Fuzzy on it at first......

[veg-o-matic]

Don't forget about those vegetarian burgers. The Boca Burgers are pretty good and if you throw on some pepperjack cheese and a little mayo, you'd think you were cheating.
They make some good fake chicken patties, too.

[Mrs. Kamakiri]

we've tried those, not a favorite in my house.

:mad:

[rgrjit8]

Lent recipes?

Does that mean that you like, give it back when you're all done with it?
-NO, Thanks!

But hey, it's not too late to start preparing your own corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. I haven't got the seasoning down pat yet, but for the first time in my life I can get my honest fill of it. The stuff they sell in the supermarkets cooks up to nothing and is crazy expensive.
Do it now while the weather can work with you.

Just make a salt brine that can float an egg (some say a potato) add pickling spices, peppercorns, allspice, cloves, bay leaves and garlic. Use boiled water. Put it all together and let it sit at least a week.
You'll need saltpeter if you want the red color.

There are more specific recipes on the web.

[veg-o-matic]

Big ol' baked potato smothered with cheese and broccoli?

We like fish in my house so we never have a problem during lent.

[Mrs. Kamakiri]

that potato is sounding really good right now... yummy

I also thought of homemade pierogi as well. One of Tim's many favorite. (Too bad it takes too much time to do) Tim's parents grew up in Shamokin PA and the Ukrainian church makes these there.

Last trip we made we bought 40 dozen. Too bad most of them were given away. Next trip we are purchasing alot more. Thank god I have a storage freezer for just meals.

[FLJournalist]

Shamokin!!! That's near where my people are from...Marion Heights, Kulpmont, Mount Carmel...

Haven't been up there in 20 years, but I do remember the food. My grandmother could cook anything, with homemade spaghetti and pierogies being two of her specialties.

[RuSsMaN]

I gave up church for Lent, so beef isn't an issue.

Cheers,
Russ

[Thatch_Ear]

Gnocci with a Gorgenzola sauce. Little potato dumplings covered with a sauce made with Gorgenzola Italian bleau cheese melted in a skillet like butter, add a bit of half and half and some cracked pepper.
Gorgenzola is not strong or too salty. I will place a layer of this sauce on a plate and plop on a filet mignon or some double loin lamb chops. Serve with a good old vines Zinfandel.
I get the gnocci at Italian eateries and they are same/ same as the little potato dumplings made in Germany and Poland. Need a ricer and a big pot of boiling water. Yukon Gold potatoes are yummy.

[Mrs. Kamakiri]

that sounds great. Thanks can't wait to try it.

[opt80]

Originally posted by RuSsMaN
I gave up church for Lent, so beef isn't an issue.

Cheers,
Russ

:lmao:

[gonefishin]

Gnocci's...that brings back some memories. When I was younger, I could remember around Christmas time...we would have table cloths on two 12' folding tables and the main kitchen table filled with rolls of little gnocchi's.

hmmm...come to think of it, my dad hasn't done that in quite a few years, maybe I'll put in an order :D

[Ms Grumpy]

Hello Steph,

I have been trying to think of anything for you for lent and I have one receipe for you. Now I usually make this with actual ground chuck but you can make it without any meat, or you could make it with some type or fish. You have probably heard of this receipe in some shape or form, but this is my favorite way to make it.

You will need:
One large bag of Regular Dorito's
One head of lettuce
Italian Dressing (I use the Wishbone fat free)
Vegetables of your choice cut up: Tomatoes, Black Olives, Onions, Green Peppers, Jalapenos, etc.
Ground Chuck/Round (after Lent)
Fat Free Refried Beans (optional)
Shredded Mexican/Cheddar Cheese(Optional)
Sour Cream (Optional)
Salsa (Optional)

Cut up enough of the lettuce to make a large salad for your family. Add the chopped vegetables of your choice and toss. Add enough Italian Dressing to coat salad and put into fridge.

Take 1/2 of the bag of Dorito's and put into ziplock bag and crush them.

When ready to eat warm the refried beans. Take the salad out of fridge and add crushed Dorito's and toss. Add more Italian dressing, if salad is to dry.

I serve the salad in a large Bowl with the refried beans in a separate dish. I also have the sour cream and salsa on the table to add if anyone wants them.

This dish is SO SIMPLE to make and it is SO GOOD! Grumpy is the one who suggested that I give you this one. I will tell you that it is really good with the ground chuck in it. After Lent you will cook the Ground Chuck/Round, drain it, cool it, then add to salad when you add the crushed doritos. This is a great dish to take to a party, just add the Dorito's last so that they don't get to soggy, it is great when the Dorito's are still really crunchy.

Good Luck...

Ms Grumpy

[Mrs. Kamakiri]

thank you Nancy, I really appreciate that.

Sounds different from the one I make so I can not wait to try it.