We are more than half way through Lent! Are you finding it challenging trying to come up with meatless meals each Friday of Lent that doesn’t consist of fish or pizza? It can sometimes be a struggle, especially, if you are like our our family, and don’t eat meat on any Friday of the year. So, to spark some ideas for you here’s a small list…continue reading…
Category: Recipes
Meatless Friday Recipe: Magnificent Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce with cheese ravioli or tortellini makes a great (and frugal) Meatless Friday meal! I’m a huge fan of the marinara sauce at the Olive Garden, and it’s easy to make this copycat recipe at home–in about 30 minutes! Wake up the flavor of your herbs and spices by sauteeing them with the onion and garlic. This sauce freezes well, so make a double batch if you like!
Get the recipe and nutrition information for Magnificent Marinara Sauce here!
Meatless Friday Recipe: Baked Risotto with Clams
I love risotto, but I was always too intimidated by all that high-maintenance stirring to try it myself. Then I discovered that you can bake risotto rather than cooking it on the stove top and have it on the table in about 30 minutes. So give this a try–no excuses! It’s easy!
Get the recipe and nutrition information for Baked Risotto with Clams here!
Copyright 2015 Barb Szyszkiewicz.
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Meatless Friday Recipe: Mac-n-Cheese with Crab
This Mac-n-Cheese dish sure beats the stuff in the box, and it’s quite easy to make. If you don’t have shell macaroni, use elbows, cavatappi, or any small pasta with some texture for holding in the sauce. Using imitation crab meat for this recipe keeps it budget-friendly. (It’s imitation crab, made with real fish!) This casserole is great with a salad and crusty bread.
Get the recipe and nutrition facts for Mac-n-Cheese with Crab right here!
Don’t forget to donate the savings from your simple Lenten Friday meal to a worthy cause such as CRS Rice Bowl or your local food pantry or soup kitchen!
© 2015 Barb Szyszkiewicz. All rights reserved.
Meatless Friday Recipe: Cod Piccata
While I try not to serve extravagant seafood (such as shrimp) during Lent, I do make an effort to serve meatless dishes my family will enjoy. I based this recipe on a favorite chicken piccata dish. Cod is inexpensive; I purchase it in individually-quick-frozen portions when it’s on sale.
You can find the recipe and nutrition facts for Cod Piccata here.
Don’t forget to donate the savings from your simple Lenten meal to a worthy cause such as CRS Rice Bowl or a local food pantry or soup kitchen!
© 2015 Barb Szyszkiewicz. All rights reserved.
Barb Szyszkiewicz is a Secular Franciscan wife and mom of 3. Held together by the grace of God, coffee and crazy glue, she blogs at FranciscanMom.com.