2025 Lenten Cookbook by arlingtondiocese

A Multicultural Guide to Liturgical Living

THESE, THY GIFTS

MulticulturalCooking for the Season of Lent

Recipes compiled from “Gather at the Table: Multicultural Cooking for Liturgical Living” and new bonus recipes!

TheOffice of MulticulturalMinistries CatholicDiocese of Arlington

A Note from the Author

What is Lent?

My Lenten Promise

IrishAmericanHeritageMonth

Women’sHistoryMonth

St. Patrick’s Day

Feast of St. Joseph

Lenten Recipes

Meatless Meals

Feast Day Calendar

Lent & Triduum Calendar Cut Out

These, THy Gifts

A note from the author

AstheseasonofLentrollsaround,Ialwaysfindmyselfreflectingon whatIwillbeofferingupandwhatitwillmeantomakethat sacrifice.Oftenthesereflectionsoverlapwithworkandwhatever taskisathand.Forexample,thisyear,weoptedtomakeaspecial Lenteneditionofthediocesancookbook“GatherattheTable” focusinginonLentfriendlyrecipes(namely,meatlessmeals)but combineitwithafeweventsandinitiativesofferedthroughoutthe Diocese,muchlikeourtypicalLiturgicalLivingGuidebooks.

Naturally,whenyourworkisinherentlyCatholic,prayerisa natural element and the traditional Grace before meals prayer poppedinmyhead.Howfittingforacookbook!Onelinein particularstoodout:“thesethygifts.”

Voila! TheLentencookbookhasaname!

Notonlyisgracebeforemealsanopportunitytopauseandreflect ontheblessingslaidoutbeforeus,butLentisatimetoreflecton the ultimate blessing,thatChristdiedontheCrossandrosefromthe dead.WhatagiftitistowitnessthistimeandagainattheHoly SacrificeoftheMass.

Inasmallerway,whatagiftitistocreateandconsumeadelicious meal,evenifpreparingitwithoutmeatmaybeachallengefor some.Iencourageyoutofocusonthe“offering”in“offeringup” thisLentenseason,thatitisn’tonlyagiftyougive,butagiftyou receive.

IhopeyouenjoytheserecipesandthatthisseasonofLentbea seasonofgrace.

By Bridget Wilson, Director of the Office of Multicultural Ministries

What is Lent?

Lentisasolemnfortydayseasonofprayer,fastingandalmsgiving thatbeginsonAshWednesday.Itisaperiodofpreparationforthe Lord’sResurrectiononEaster,wherethefaithfularecalledto practiceself-discipline,abstain,fast,andpray,seekingatrueinner conversionoftheheart.Thesepracticeshelptoprepareourhearts andmindsforthePaschalMystery,Christ’sworkofRedemption accomplishedbyHisPassion,Death,Resurrection,andglorious Ascension.BydyingHedestroyedourdeath,risingHerestoredour life.

ThisguidebookisintendedforusebeginningAshWednesdayon March5th,2025throughHolySaturday,April19th,2025.

My Lenten Promise

This page is intended to keep a simple list of the promises you plan to keep during the Lenten Season They are broken down into three categories: Penance, Prayer, and Almsgiving

Penance

Whatwillyouabstainfromthroughoutthefortydays?Or,insome cases,whatwillyouaddtoyourdayinyourefforttoremove obstaclestolovingGodwithyourwholeheart?

Prayer

Inwhatwayscanyoudeepenyourspirituallife?

Almsgiving

Areyouabletogiveofyourtime,talent,andtreasure?

March Ideas

Marchisboth Irish American Heritage Month aswellas Women’s History Month.Mostofthesesuggestionsarenotalllimitedtoone day,andcanbeinitiatedatanypointthroughoutthemonth.

IrishAmericanHeritageMonthIdeas: LearnabouttheAncientOrderofHibernians(AOH),theoldest IrishCatholicFraternalorganizationinAmerica.

Check out their website by scanning the QR code!

March17isSt.Patrick’sDay.Lateronintheguidebook,you’ll findideastocelebratehisfeastday.

ScantheQRcodetolearnabouttheapparitionofOurLadyof KnockwithSt.JohntheEvangelistandSt.JosephattheParish ChurchinKnock,Ireland.

Women’sHistoryMonthIdeas:

Learnaboutministriesthatsupportwomeninneed,especially those going through crisis pregnancies, seeking help after abortion,oraresinglemothersindifficultcircumstances.

ResearchMarianApparitionsaroundtheworld.Checkoutthis guidefromAscension:

AllwomenareinvitedtoattendtheDioceseofArlington Women’sConferenceonSaturday,March15th.

St. Patrick’s Day

March 17

Aimmenselypopularsaintandfeastday,St.Patrickiscelebrated aroundtheworldbyChristiansandnon-Christians,honoringhis legacy.AlthoughhewasoriginallyfromBritain,hebecamea bishopinIrelandknownforhiswidespreadconversionofpagans toChristianity.Accordingtolegend,healsodroveallsnakesoutof IrelandandfamouslycomparedtheHolyTrinitytoashamrock. HisfeastdayisasolemnityandholydayofobligationinIreland. HerearesomeideasforhowtocelebrateSt.Patrick’sDay:

StartthedaywithSt.Patrick’sBreastplatePrayer

Weargreenoreatgreenfoods!

SponsoredbytheAOH,attendtheannual“GaelicMassin HonorofSt.Patrick”celebratedMarch10thatSt.Agnes CatholicChurchinArlington.Massbeginsat7:00PManda receptionwillfollow.

BakeIrishSodaBreadusingtherecipefoundinthisbook!This recipewassubmittedbyMeaghanNigra,aparishioneratthe BasilicaofSt.Mary.

Cutshamrocksoutofgreenpaperand labeleachleafwithamemberofthe HolyTrinity!

VisitSt.PatrickCatholicChurchin Spotsylvania.

Tip: look for the shamrock to spot St. Patrick’s Day recipe ideas!

Feast of St. Joseph March 19

Thefoster-fatherofJesusandspouseoftheBlessedVirginMary,St. Joseph is a widely celebrated saint in the Universal Church, especiallyinItaly,Poland,SpainandthePhilippines.Heisthe patronsaintoftheCatholicChurchandofworkers,carpenters, fathers,marriedpeople,andaholydeath-thelatterbecauseitis believedhewouldhavepassedwithboththeVirginMaryandJesus byhisside.

Herearesomewaysthatyoucancelebratethisfeastday:

CookSpaghettidiSanGiuseppe(St.Joseph'sSpaghetti)with therecipefoundinthisbook.Thisrecipeissubmittedby AllisonKellner,parishioneratSt.Theresa’sCatholicChurch

PraytheLitanyofSt.Joseph

Writealettertoyourownfather,apriestorspiritualfather,ora newfather!

Spendtimeinsilence,asSt.Josephisnotquotedanywherein theBible,onlyspokenof.

Decorateyourhomewithlilies,symbolicofSt.Joseph’spurity andintegrity.

Plana“St.Joseph’sTable”feast.ASiciliantradition,ittypically involvesdecoratingatablewithflowers,bread,pasta,desserts, andotherItalianfoodsofchoice.Youcandesignthefeast howeveryou’dlike.Youmayopttodoapotluck,inviting friendsandneighborstocelebratewithyou.

Tip: look for the lily to spot St. Joseph’s Day recipe ideas!

BenedictineBrownBread

Submitted by Darin Collignon, St. Ambrose Catholic Church

Ingredients:

4cupswholewheatflour

2¾cupsall-purposeflour

¼cupsugar

1tablespoon+1dashofsalt

1/3cupdrymilk

1¾cupsofwater

¼cupsaltedbutter

Tip: Make these on the feast day of St. Benedict, March 21. It is also a great addition to a St. Joseph’s Table!

1½ouncesofyeast–dissolvedtodirections

Directions

11Mixsugar,salt,drymilkandbuttertogether .

2Addwater,yeast,flours .

3Mixintoadough .

4Kneadfor15-20minutes–untilsmooth .

5Letriseforonehour . Punchdownanddivideequallyintoloaves–placeinbread pans

7Proofunderawetclothforonehour .

8Bakein395-400degreeovenforapprox.55minutes .

9Makes2-3loaves .

BrazilianMilkPudding

Submitted by Silvia Oliveira, Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Ingredients:

¼cup(4tablespoons)whitesugar

¼cup(4tablespoons)roomtemperaturewater

Ingredientsforpudding

1can(14oz)sweetenedcondensedmilk

1½canwholemilk(useemptycondensedmilkcanfor measuring)

4eggs 1tablespoonwheatflour

Directions

1.Syrup:meltthesugaruntilcaramelized,thenaddthewaterand letitboil.

2.Coataringmoldwiththecaramel

3.Blendthepuddingingredientsinablenderonmediumfor5 minutes.

4.Pourintothecaramelizedmold

5.Placemoldintopanfilledhalfwaywithwater

6.Bakeinpreheated350Fovenfor1houron350F

7.Removefromtheovenandcoolorchillbeforeserving.

This silky custard flan is usually enjoyed chilled and cut into wedges, and it is commonly served plain. Typical accompaniments to this dessert include whipped cream, berries, and fruit.

IrishSodaBread

Submitted by Meaghan Nigra, Basilica of St. Mary

Ingredients:

4cupsallpurposeflour

1/4cupsugar

1tbs.bakingpowder

1tsp.salt

1tsp.bakingsoda

6tbsbutter

2eggs,beaten

11/2cupsbuttermilk

1cupgoldenraisins(optional)

Directions

1Preheattheovento350degrees. . Greasearoundcasseroledishorpiepanwithbutteror shortening.

3Soaktheraisinsinacupofboilingwaterorhottea.Setaside. . Putdryingredientsinabowl.Addbutter,mixinwithapastry blender.

4. Drain&discardtheliquidfromtheraisins.Addthemtothe flourmixture.

5. Setasideatablespoonofegg.Thenaddtherestoftheeggsto theflourmixture.

7Addthebuttermilk. . Knead10strokes.Formaball.Putitinagreased,round casseroledishorpiepan.

Submitted

IrishSodaBread

by Meaghan Nigra, Basilica of St Mary (continued)

9.Cutacrossshapeinthetopofthedoughwithasharpknife. Brushthedoughballwiththereservedegg.

10.Bake1hour10min.at350degreesuntilitisgoldenbrown.

11.Servewarmwithbutterandacupoftea.

ItalianCreamPuffs

Submitted by Maria Wolpert, All Saints Catholic Church

Ingredients:

Puffs

1cupwater

1/2cupbutter

1/8teaspoonsalt

1cupflour

4eggs

Directions

Preheatovento400*

Custard Filling

2/3cupsugar

2tablespoonflour

2tablespooncornstarch

1/4tspsalt

3cupswholemilk

3eggyolks,beaten

2teaspoonvanilla

Inasaucepan,addwater,butterandsalt.Bringtoarollingboil. Reduceheatandaddflourallatonce.Stirvigorouslywitha woodenspoonuntilmixtureleavesthesidesofthepaninaball. Cool3-4min.Placemixtureinamixingbowlandaddeggsoneat atime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.

Transferbattertoapastrybagandpipeintosmallmoundsona cookiesheet.Besuretoleavespacebetweenthemastheyexpand duringbaking.Bakefor20-25min.Slicethesideofeachpuffand letstandintheturnedoffovenfor5min.Removefromovenand Coolcompletely.

Fillwithchilledcustard(recipebelow).Sprinklewithpowdered sugar.

Custard Filling:

Combinesugar,flour,cornstarch,andsaltinasaucepan.Gradually stirinmilk.Cookandstirovermediumheatuntilmixturethickens andcomestoaboil.Cook3minlonger,stirringregularlysoit doesn’tstick.Combineeggyolkswithasmallamountofhotmilk mixturetotempertheeggs,thenaddeggyolkstopan.Continue cookinguntilmixtureboilsandthickens.Stirinvanilla.Remove fromheatandcoolcompletelyintherefrigerator.

Mìxàochay(VegetarianStirFriedNoodles)

Submitted by Marierose Hoang, Our Lady of La Vang Mission

Ingredients:

1tbspleeks(whitepartonly),thinly sliced

30gdriedshiitakemushrooms

soakedinwateruntilsoftened

100gcabbageshredded

600geggnoodles

20gchives

50gceleryfinelychopped

100gbeansprout

For the sauce

1tbspsugar

1tbspsoysauce

1tbspvegetarianoystersauce

1tbspketchup

1tbspchilisauce

1/2tspvegetable/mushroomstock powder

3-4tbspfilteredwater

Directions on the following page

Mìxàochay(VegetarianStirFriedNoodles)

Submitted by Marierose Hoang, Our Lady of La Vang Mission

4. Directions

(continued)

Tomakestir-frysauce,combinesugar,soysauce,vegetarian oystersauce,ketchup,chilisauce,vegetable/mushroomstock powder,filteredwaterandstiruntildissolved.

1. Inapan,heatvegetableoilandsautétheleekslices.Addshiitake mushrooms,tofu,carrots,seasonwith2tbspsauceandstirfry for2minutesuntilmushroomsarecooked.

2. Blancheggnoodlesinboilingwaterfor3-4minutesuntilsoft. Then,rinsethenoodleswithcoldwater.

3. Addtheeggnoodlestothepanandstirwell.Dependingonthe amountofnoodles,youcanaddmoreorlesssaucetotaste.Add shreddedcabbageandsomechives,celeryandbeansprouts.

NyilãsiWotsɔKpluWɔe(GhanaianCornedBeefStew)

Submitted by Comfort Lartey, Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Ingredients:

2cansofcornedbeef

1/2cupvegetableoil

1goodsizeOnions(chopped)

3goodsizefreshtomatoes(chopped)

16ozcanoftomatopaste

1teaspoonofcurry

1teaspoonwhitepepperor1teaspoonhotpepper

Directions

1Heattheoilfor5minutesonmediumheat .

2Addthechoppedonion,cookfor5minutes .

3Addthetomatopaste,cookfor5minutes . Addthefreshchoppedtomatoes,cookfor10minutesandkeep stirring.

5Addthecurryandpepper .

6Breakthecornedbeefinsmallpieces,andaddittothestew .

7Cookfor10to15minutesonmediumheat,stirringregularly .

Try this one out as unique take on a St. Patrick’s Day staple - corned beef!

Patacones(EcuadorianFriedGreenPlantain)

Submitted by Becky Desrosiers, St. John Neumann Catholic Church

Ingredients:

For patacones: 4greenplantains salt oilforfrying

For curtido (pickled onion topping)

1redonion

1tomato salt

2limes

1/2bunchofcilantro

Directions

1Cuttheplantainsinto2-3in.slices . Pourtheoilintoadeepfryingpanovermediumheat(adeep fryersworksaswell!)

2. Oncetheoiliswarm,placetheplantainschunksintotheoil (theoilshouldnotbebubblingvigorously,itshouldbubble lightly)

3. 4Frytheplantainuntilitisgoldenbrownandsoftened . Usingaslottedspoon,taketheplantainchunksandplaceona papertowellinedplate

Submitted by Becky Desrosiers, St. John Neumann Catholic Church (continued)

Usingaslottedspoon,taketheplantainchunksandplaceona papertowellinedplate

Usingthebottomofaglass,orotherflatobject,smasheach plantainsliceintoacoinshape

Heatoilovermediumhighheat

Placeplantaincoinsintotheoil,fryingthemforaboutaminute oneachside

Usingaslottedspoon,removethecoinsandplacethemona papertowellinedplate

Sprinklewithsalttotaste.Enjoy!

Curtidoisapickledonionsaladtraditionallyplacedontopofthe patacones:

1. 2Smalldicethetomato .

Thinlyslicetheredonionandquicklypassitthroughicecold watertogetridofanybitterness

3Finelychopthecilantro .

4. 5Enjoy! .

Combinecilantro,onion,tomato,limejuiceinabowlandadd salttotaste

ParmesanRoastedCauliflower

Submitted by Kathleen Powers, Nativity Catholic Church

Ingredients:

7cupscauliflowerflorets,cutintobite-sized pieces

3to4TBSPoliveoil

1cupItalianbreadcrumbs

1/2tspgarlicpowder

1/2tspsalt

1/3cupparmesancheese

Directions

1Preheatovento425degrees. . Linealarge,rimmedbakingsheetwithfoilandsprayliberally withnon-stickcookingspray.Setaside.

2. Combinethecauliflowerandoliveoilinalargezipclosebag andshaketocoat.

3. Addtheremainingingredientstothebagandshakeuntil coated,pressingslightlytohelpthebreadingstick.

4. Pourontothebakingsheetandspraythetopeofthe cauliflowerwithcookingspray.

5. 6Bakefor20minutes. . Stirthecauliflowerandcontinuetobakeanadditional10 minutes.

7. 8Servehot.Enjoy! .

Note: Can substitute broccoli for the cauliflower

Pispili(AlbanianCornbread)

Submitted by Ehsen Zajmi, Albanian Catholic Community

Ingredients:

1/2cupyogurt

3/4cupoliveoil

3eggs

11/2cupsflour

1/2cupfinecornflour

3cupsofleeks,chopped 1tspbakingpowder

1/2tspblackpepper

1tspsalt

1cupcrumbledfetacheese

1cupchoppedscallions

Directions

1Preheatovento400degreesandgreasea9x13sizepan . Cutleavesoffleeks,leavingthewhitestalkbehind.Clean betweenanyspacesonthestalk,becausedirthides!

2. Mixeggs,yogurt,andoilinabowl.Addcornflourintothe eggmixtureandwhisktogether.Letsitfor3minutes.

3. Sifttogetherdryingredientsandthenadddrymixturetoegg mixture.Handmix.Pourintopre-preparedpan.

4. Mixtogetherleeks,feta,andscallionsinabowl.Placeontopof thecornbreadmixture.

5. 6Bakefor25-30minutesandcutintosquares.Enjoy! .

SaladUdangNyonya(MalaysianShrimpSalad)

Submitted by Alex and Connie Eng, Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Ingredients:

1lbshrimp,peeled,deveinedandsteamed(al-dente)

1headromainelettuce,choppedcoarsely

2smallcarrots,cutintomatchsticks

2cucumbers,cutintomatchsticks

3tomatoes,halvedlengthwise,seededandsliced

1-2cupsgreenbeans,blanchedandcutinto2”long

Shreddedcabbageisoptional

Cilantroforgarnish

Dressing:

1cupplumsauce

4glovesgarlic

½cuplimejuice

2tbsplightsoysauce

1tbspsesameoil

2tbspsugar(totaste)

Directions

1.Puthalfoftheplumsaucewiththegarlicinablender,blendtill smooth.

2.Pourintoabowl,addtheremainingplumsauce,sesameoil,light soysauce,limejuiceandsugar.Mixwell.Setaside.

3.Mixallthecarrots,cucumbers,tomatoes,lettuce,greenbeans togetherinabigbowl.

4.Addthecookedshrimptothesalad.

5.Drizzlethedressingandgarnishwithcilantro.

SeafoodGumbo

Submitted by Cari Sewell, St. Matthew Catholic Church

Ingredients:

5tbspbacongrease*

2tbspflour

2smallonions,chopped

2clovesgarlic

1.5ccelery,chopped

28ozcandicedtomatoes

15ozcantomatosauce

6cchickenbroth*

Seasoningstotaste:garlicpowder,onionpowder,Cajun seasoning,saltandpepper

1lbAndouillesausage*

1hamhock*

2lbsshrimp,peeled

2cokra,freshorfrozen

1lbcrabmeat

1tbspWorcestershiresauce

Directions on the following page

SeafoodGumbo

Submitted by Cari Sewell, St. Matthew Catholic Church (continued)

Directions

1Brownflourinbacongreaseandmakeroux. .

2Addgarlicclove,onionandceleryandbrownfor5minutes. . Addtomatoes,tomatosauce,chickenbroth,Worcestershire sauce,sausageandhamhock.Simmeronlowfor1hour.

3. Addokraandcookfor10minutesthenaddshrimpandcrab andcookuntilshrimpispink.

4. 5Seasontotaste.Serveoverricesteamedrice. .

*Lent friendly substitutes: swapbacongreaseforbutterandswap chickenbrothforvegetablebroth.InsteadofAndouillesausageand hamhock,addextraspicestotastelikecayenne,garlic,paprikaand thyme.Toaddmorebulktothegumbo,increasetheamountof crabmeatandshrimp,oraddothervegetableslikecauliflower,bell peppers,andmushrooms.

Submitted

Ingredients:

Shepherd’sPie

byCatherine

Murphy,PreciousBloodCatholicChurch

11⁄4lbs.redpotatoes,cutintochunks(or3russets)

3garliccloves,peeled

3⁄4cupsourcream

1⁄2cupcheddarcheese,divided

1lb.lambcubes(orgroundbeef)

2tablespoonsflour

2cupsfrozenpeas,2cupsfreshchoppedcarrots

3/4cupbeefstock(orpartpotatowater)

2tablespoonsketchup

Directions

Inalargesaucepan,coverpotatoesandgarlicwithwater.Bringto aboilonhighheat.Reduceheattolow;simmer20minutesor untilpotatoesareverytender.Drain;returntosaucepanwithsour cream.Mashtodesiredconsistency.Stirinoptional1/4cup cheddarcheese,ifused.

Preheatovento375degrees.

Partiallycookcarrotsinbroth.Brownmeatinoilinlargeskillet. Stirinflour;cook1minute.Addcarrots,broth,andketchup.. Spoonmeatmixtureinto8-inchsquarebakingdish,addpeas. Coverwithmashedpotatoes.

Bake18minutes;sprinklewithoptionalremainingcheese. Bakeanadditional2minutesoruntilheatedthroughandcheeseis melted.

Makes5servings

ShrimpStuffedBellPeppers

Submitted

byKathleen

Powers,NativityCatholicChurch

Ingredients:

1smallonion,minced

1largeclovegarlic,minced

1-1/2lb.shrimp,peeled,deveined,andchopped(orusesmall saladcookedshrimp)

1tablespoonoliveoil

1cupbreadcrumbs

1/3cupParmesancheese,grated

1egg

1-1/2teaspoonoregano

1teaspoonsalt

1/4teaspoonblackpepperor1/8teaspoonredpepper

3bellpeppers,splitwithseedsandmembraneremoved

Breadcrumb Topping

2tablespoonsmeltedbutter

1/2cupplainbreadcrumb

Directions

1Preheatovento350degrees. . Sauteonions,garlic,andshrimpinoil.Addbreadcrumbs, cheese,egg,andseasoning.Mixwell.

2. 3Cutpeppersinhalflengthwise.Removestemsandseeds. . Parboiluntilskinsturnalittledullincolor;theyshouldstillbe firm.

ShrimpStuffedBellPeppers

SubmittedbyKathleenPowers,NativityCatholicChurch

(continued)

Stuffbellpepperhalveswiththeshrimpmixtureandplacein bakingdish.

Mixmeltedbutterandbreadcrumbstocreatethebreadcrumb topping.

Spreadabout1tablespoontoppingoneachstuffedpepperhalf.

Bakefor30to35minutes.

SpaghettidiSanGiuseppe(St.Joseph'sSpaghetti)

SubmittedbyAllisonKellner,St.TheresaCatholicChurch

Ingredients:

1poundbronze-cutbucatinipasta

ExtraVirginOliveOil

8large/10smallgarliccloves-mincedfine

1canorsmalljarofanchoviesinoliveoil-finelychoppedin oil

3TablespoonsPesto

1Tablespoonredpepperflake(totaste)

1cupbreadcrumbs(pre-madeplainisfine,ormakefreshwith day-oldcrustybread)

Directions

Bringalargepotofsaltedwatertoaboil.Saltwater generouslywithkosherorseasalt(thewatershouldbesaltylike thesea)

Addpastatoalargepotofsaltedwaterandcooktoaldente. Donotovercook!Thepastawillfinishinthesauce.

Warm2Tablespoonsofoliveoilinalargeskilletovermedium heat.Oncewarmed,addbreadcrumbsandstirtocoat.Once thebreadcrumbshavebeencoatedinoilandlightlybrowned, removethemtoaseparatedishtohold.Wipetheskilletclean.

Warm3Tablespoonsofoliveoilinthelargeskilletover mediumheat.Oncewarmed,addgarlic.Cookovermedium heat,stirringfrequentlyandtakingcarenottoburnthegarlic.

SpaghettidiSanGiuseppe(St.Joseph'sSpaghetti)

SubmittedbyAllisonKellner,St.TheresaCatholicChurch

(continued)

Addanchoviestothegarlicoil.Stirandsmashtheanchovies intothegarlicpiecestomakeagarlickyanchovypasteinthe oil. Note: You must use anchovies! The sauce does not taste "fishy" instead the anchovy imparts a delicious unctuous flavor to the dish.

Addredpepperflakeandstir.Addpestoandstir.*By this time, the pasta should be done. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta*

Addaldentepastatotheskilletwiththesauce.Turntheheat tolow.Tossthepastainthesauce.

3. Addthepastawaterin1/4cupincrementstobindthesauceto thepasta.Stirthepastawhileaddingthepastawater.

Dependingonthetightnessofthesauce,morepastawatermay beneeded.Thesauceisnottoberunny-instead,itshould clingtothepasta.

5. Pourpastaandsauceontoaservingplatter.Topwith remainingbreadcrumbs.

Add1/4cupofbreadcrumbstothepastaintheskilletandtoss tocoat.

6. 7Serveimmediately. .

St.Joseph’sDayDecorativeItalianBread

Submitted by Kathleen Macaluso Powers, Nativity Catholic Church

Ingredients:

13-1/2lbs.flour(Approx.11-1/2cups) .

21/8cupsugar .

31/2cupshortening .

42-1/4cupswater .

51/4cupwarmwater .

61tablespoonsugar .

71/8cupdryyeast .

81egg .

9Sesameseeds(optional) .

Directions

1Preheatovento400degrees. .

2Mixflour,1/8cupsugar,salt,andshorteningwithwater. .

3Dissolveyeastinthewarmwaterandtablespoonofsugar. .

4Pouryeastwaterintoflourmixtureandmixwell. . Knead.Letstand5minutesandkneadagain.Letstand5 minutesmore.

5. Cutandshapedoughintovariousshapes(Joseph'sstaff,palms, cross,monstrance,saw,ladder,sandals,etc)

7Placeongreasedbakingsheetandletrisetodoubleinsize. .

8Brushentiredoughwellwithbeatenegg. .

9Sprinklewithsesameseeds(optional).Bakeuntilgoldenbrown . Theyielddependsonwhatdecorativeshapesaremade.Thisrecipe washalvedfromtheoriginalrecipewhichwouldhaverequireda commercial mixer using a "baker's hook" and baked in a commercialoven.Cuttingtherecipeinhalfenablesworkingthe doughbyhand.

WarmGermanPotatoSalad

Submitted by Sandra Minihan, Precious Blood Catholic Church

Ingredients:

6mediumpotatoes

1mediumonionorequalamountoffreshchives

2hardboiledeggs,sliced freshchivesforgarnish

Dressing:

2beateneggs

1/4cupbutter

1cupsourcream

2tablespoonsvinegar

2tablespoonssugar

saltandpeppertotaste

Directions

1. Meltbutterindoubleboiler,thenaddrestofdressing ingredients.

Sliceonionsorchivesfinelyandsprinklegenerouslywithsalt.

Setaside

2. Cookovermedium-lowheatuntildressingisthickbutnotstiff. DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.

3. 4Adjustvinegar,sugarandseasoningstotaste. . Boilpotatoesuntiltender.Allowtocoolslightlythenslice thinly.

WarmGermanPotatoSalad

Submitted by Sandra Minihan, Precious Blood Catholic Church (continued)

Squeezethesaltedoniontoremoveliquidthenaddtodressing Pourdressingoverstill-warmpotatoes

Placeinservingbowlandgarnishwithslicedhard-boiledeggs andchives Servewarm

Although the recipe has German roots, the potato is a common ingredient in Irish cuisine. Give this recipe a try for St. Patrick’s Day!

MeatlessMeals

SoupSuppers,FishFrys,andMore!

ThefollowingparishesarehostingmeatlessmealsonFridaysduring Lent.Thisisnotanexhaustivelistofallparisheshostingameal. Costspermealwillvary.Pleasecontacttherespectiveparishfor detailsincludingdates,locations,andotherspecifics.

AllSaints,Manassas:FishFry

TheBasilicaofSt.Mary,Alexandria:Soup&MeatlessMeals HolySpirit,Annandale:SoupSupper&MeatlessMeals

HolyTrinity,Gainesville:FishFry

Nativity,Burke:SoupSupper&MeatlessMeals

OurLadyofGoodCounsel,Vienna:FishFry

OurLadyofLourdes,Arlington:FishFry

OurLadyQueenofPeace,Arlington:FishFry

St.AndrewtheApostle,Clifton:SoupSupper&MeatlessMeals

St.ElizabethAnnSeton,LakeRidge:Soup&MeatlessMeals

St.James,FallsChurch:FishFry

St.JohntheBaptist,FrontRoyal:SoupSupper&MeatlessMeals

St.JohnNeumann,Reston:SoupSupper&MeatlessMeals

St.Lawrence,Alexandria:FishFry

St.LeotheGreat,Fairfax:SoupSupper&MeatlessMeals

St.MaryofSorrows,Fairfax:FishFry

St.Patrick,Fredericksburg:SoupSupper&MeatlessMeals

St.Rita,Alexandria:SoupSupper&MeatlessMeals

St.Theresa,Ashburn:SoupSupper&MeatlessMeals

At a Glance

FeastDayCalendar

March5

March6

March7

March8

March9

March14

March17

March18

March19

March20

March23

March24

AshWednesday

St.Colette(France)

Sts.PerpetuaandFelicity(Carthage/Tunisia)

St.JohnofGod(Portugal)

St.FrancesofRome(Italy)

St.Matilda(Denmark)

St.Patrick(Ireland)

St.CyrilofJerusalem

St.Joseph(Nazareth/Italy,Poland)

St.MariaJosefaSanchodeGuerra(Spain)

St.TuribiusofMogrovejo(Spain/Peru)

St.ÓscarRomero(ElSalvador)

March25 AnnunciationoftheLord

April02

April03

April05

April07

April11

St.FrancisofPaola(Italy)

St.Isidore(Spain)

St.VincentFerrer(Spain)

St.JohnBaptistdelaSalle(France)

St.Stanislaus(Poland)

This is not an exhaustive list of all feast days during the Lenten season, nor are all the feast days listed on this calendar expanded upon within this book.

L E N T & T H E T R I D U U M 2 0 2 5 MARCH 05 = APRIL 19

St. Colette

Sts. Perpetua & Felicity

St. Matilda

St. Patrick

St. Joseph

St. Maria Josefa Sancho de Guerra

St. John of God

St. Frances of Rome

St. Cyril of Jerusalem

st. Turibius of Mogrovejo

L E N T & T

FEBRUARY 14MARCH 30

Isidore

Vincent Ferrer

St. John Baptist de la Salle

St. Stanislaus

E G E N D : = No Meat = 40 Days of Lent; Commit to your Lenten Penance = Ash Wednesday,Commit to your Lenten Penance, fasting & abstaining = Good Friday; fasting & abstaining = Days of the Triduum = Palm Sunday = Ash Wednesday EASTERSUNDAY

L E N T & T H E T R I D U U M 2 0 2 4 FEBRUARY 14MARCH 30

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This guidebook is a project of the Office of Multicultural Ministries, combining two initiatives into one: The Liturgical Living Guidebook series and the diocesan cookbook, “Gather at the Table” to create a convenient Lenten guidebook and cookbook.

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