Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. Lent is a 40-day season (not counting Sundays) marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately celebration. The 40-day period represents Christ’s time of temptation in the wilderness, where he fasted and where Satan tempted him. Lent asks believers to set aside [...]
On My No Meat Lent Friday menu: Inspired by this season fresh caught Gulf Shrimp. Thanks ! Dean(The Shrimp Man) FOR THE SHRIMP 1½ tablespoons olive oil1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend ½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder 1½ pounds large (31/35) or extra large (26/30)LOUISIANA shrimp, peeled, de-veined, and tail removed, thawed if frozen Make the Shrimp: Heat the [...]
Happy Wednesday - Food Blog fans. Today's lent special is a recipe from my Mom. This can be made with Fresh Crawfish (which is in season) or Frozen. Enjoy this recipe.... Lisa 1 large onion, chopped1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped2/3 cup sliced green onions1 celery rib, chopped1-1/4 cups butter, cubed1 garlic clove, minced1/4 cup [...]
Planning a Valentine dinner? How about starting of with some oyster's? This is a Louisiana classic : 1 medium onion finely chopped1/2 C butter, Cubed1 C of Romano cheese grated1 Tablespoon lemon juice1/8 tsp pepper3 dozen fresh Louisiana Oysters (washed and cleaned) in shell 2 Lb kosher salt In a large skillet, saute onion in [...]
Happy Wednesday ! It's time for another recipe from Mom's recipe box. One of her favorites and perfect for Mother's Day lunch. Marsala Shrimp scampi 1tablespoon oil1onion, chopped14oz mushrooms, cut in fourths2garlic cloves, finely choppedSalt and pepper, to taste1tablespoon cornstarch1/3cup vegetable broth or water2/3cup Marsala wine32medium-sized shrimp, cleaned and tails removed1tablespoon butter1 1/2teaspoons balsamic vinegar [...]
It turns out that because, according to Christian teaching, Jesus died on a Friday, fasting on Fridays became a way to honor his sacrifice. ... Fish, though, which are cold blooded were considered okay to eat on fasting days. Hence, Fish on Fridays and “Fish Friday” (among many other religious holidays) was born. In Louisiana you will find in most homes and restraints [...]
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