Lent

  • Grilled Tuna on White Bean Salad

    A super-quick and easy salad to put together, topped with grilled tuna. Canned tuna can be subbed, of course, just so happened that my local fresh fish monger (Seafood Station) had some fresh tuna and I couldn’t pass it up.… Continue reading

    Grilled Tuna on White Bean Salad
  • The Gift of Cancellation

    Cancel Culture isn’t new, though the phrase is (relatively). People have always cut off ties when relationships no longer work for them. Anyone who has lost friends/a significant other knows this. Social media just made it worse — “friendships” became “easier”,… Continue reading

    The Gift of Cancellation
  • The Gift of Pain

    Years ago, a wise friend shared that she doesn’t pick her Lenten penance anymore, because God knows what she needs during the season of Lent and she trusts Him to send that penance her way at the right time. (I’ve… Continue reading

    The Gift of Pain
  • Spaghetti with Sardine Sauce

    Quick Lenten dinner you can make with ingredients from your pantry. Continue reading

    Spaghetti with Sardine Sauce
  • Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry

    Pan-fry eggplant cubes over low heat in a bit of oil until tender. Remove to a plate. Over high heat, stir-fry sliced scallions and minced ginger, one minute. Add back eggplant cubes and sauce mixture of soy sauce (use tamari… Continue reading

    Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry
  • Chinese Egg and Tomato Stir-Fry Over Rice

    CHINESE EGG AND TOMATO STIR-FRY OVER RICE Ingredients according to the size of your family. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Pour into hot skillet filmed with oil and cook quickly, folding gently several times, until half-cooked. Remove to platter.… Continue reading

    Chinese Egg and Tomato Stir-Fry Over Rice
  • Black Bean and/or Beef Soft Tacos

    BLACK BEAN AND/OR BEEF SOFT TACOS I’m only giving a recipe for the seasoning as everything else is store-bought. 3 tablespoons cornmeal (omit if staying away from corn) 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon onion powder (or 2 tablespoons dried… Continue reading

    Black Bean and/or Beef Soft Tacos
  • “Injera” Crepes

    “INJERA” CREPES In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon instant or active dry yeast 1/2 cup teff flour 1 cup whole wheat flour (or if wanting gluten-free, King Arthur’s Measure for Measure) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups water Stir… Continue reading

    “Injera” Crepes