Eating Great Food During Lent

Eating Great Food During Lent

Dining during Lent does not have to mean giving up on taste and variety. Lent is not a period to be dreaded because it means seafood every Friday. Sacrificing meat does not have to mean sacrificing taste, and you can enjoy eating great food during Lent.

Cheesy Egg Bake

This meal uses deviled eggs, rice, tiny canned shrimp, and cheddar cheese soup to create a taste explosion that your entire family will love. The rice is laid down in a casserole dish, and then topped with your favorite deviled eggs. The cheddar cheese soup is warmed on the stove, and the tiny shrimp are added to the soup. The resulting sauce is poured over the deviled eggs, and the entire dish is baked at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes. This meal is a little on the labor intensive side, but your family is sure to enjoy it, and it's definitely a change of pace from the usual fish.

Baked Salmon

Salmon is fantastic any time of year, and should be included in your menu during Lent. It's simple to bake in a casserole dish. Lay the salmon down over a bed of thinly sliced tomatoes. Coat the salmon with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, melt two tablespoons of butter, then mix in one tablespoon of red wine vinegar and ¼ cup of chopped green onions. Pour this mixture evenly over the fish. Top the dish with layers of sliced tomatoes and onions. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes for a dish that have your mouth watering and your family happy that Lent comes around once a year.

Crab

Crab should not be forgotten at this time. Whether you steam crab legs and eat them plain or top your favorite garden salad with flakes of crab meat, it can add flavor to the Lenten period. Crab Alfredo can be whipped up in just a few minutes using jars of pre-made alfredo sauce. Add some broccoli and carrots for vegetables, serve over spaghetti, and you have a meal that your family will ask for again and again.

Eggplant

This purple vegetable has the quirky ability to mimic the flavor of meat. It's not cheating, but it is adding great taste to your Lent. Eggplant parmesan is easier to make than you might think. Put flour in one bowl, and season with Italian seasoning. Add parmesan cheese to your egg mixture. Finally, in the last bowl, put seasoned bread crumbs with another sprinkling of parmesan cheese. The eggplant should be peeled and sliced to half inch thick slices. Dip the eggplant in each bowl, and then fry in a shallow skillet. Lay the cooked eggplant in a casserole dish, layering with pre-made spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese. One final sprinkling of parmesan cheese will complete the meal. Bake for about 20 minutes, and your family will thank you for providing them with such a fabulous meal.

Eating out does not mean being relegated to church fellowship halls every Friday. Most restaurants offer a variety of salads, soups, and seafood dishes that can satisfy both your Lenten religious requirements, and your taste buds. Even though Easter is right around the corner, you may find that many of these dishes find their way to your table throughout the year.

In Sunday School Bible Lessons, we learned that Lent is the part of our calendar that corresponds to Christ's forty days spent fasting in the desert. But we are not expected to go without food for Forty Days. In remembrance of our savior, we should celebrate this time of year, without being so solemn that we become dour.

by Thomas M DoaneSwanson; Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 08:10 AM [173]

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