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I remember Lent growing up, and dishes during that time were usually rather bland and tasteless. I also recall my mother spending hours in the kitchen, trying to come up with meatless dishes that would appeal to her family. With the Lenten season upon us, I wanted to find quick, easy meatless recipes that my kids … Read more
According to Rachael Ray, going veggie just one night a week can save you over $1000 a year, and Lent is the perfect time to add some meat free meals to your menu! If you’re giving up meat for Lent or just on Fridays, The Budget Diet girl is a vegetarian, so I have plenty … Read more
Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, a.k.a Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday. It always falls on the day before Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent. So, why do we eat pancakes on Fat Tuesday? Lent is a 40 day period of self-denial, and during Lent many Christians abstain from eating meat on Fridays. In the … Read more
Some people give up chocolate, others give up TV…yes, ’tis the season of Lent! It’s a time of self denial and sacrifice; it’s a time to reflect on what Jesus did for you. Think of Lent as a “spring cleaning” for your life! You could give up a bad habit like smoking or do without … Read more
A delicious 10 minute vegetarian recipe that’s perfect for Lent or your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is Spinach Manicotti an Italian meal full of protein, veggies and dairy – what more could you want? Your Lenten journey is almost over, and if you gave up meat for Lent, I hope you discovered a few … Read more
It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is one of my favorite black bean recipes, it’s a Black Bean Tart! Enjoy and check back next week for our last Lenten recipe – Spinach Manicotti Recipe.
It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice – a very frugal recipe packed with protein and fiber! Beans and Rice are staples in many diets around the world…it’s good for you and good for your wallet! ~~~~~~~ … Read more
It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! If you need recipes for Lent, why don’t you try this easy Fettucine Alfredo? Serve with a Caesar salad and garlic bread for a delicious vegetarian Italian dinner – that’s amore! Enjoy and check back next Friday for my Crock Pot Pintos and … Read more
It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! Warm up with a delicious bowl of Vegetarian Corn Chowder! Warm up with a steaming bowl of Vegetarian Corn Chowder! If you use frozen chopped bell pepper and onion, and you’ll have dinner on the table in no time! ~~~~~~~ Image courtesy of: … Read more