Holy Cross Pesto Sauce There is a tradition that basil grew up around the foot of the cross, where Jesus’ blood and Mary’s tears hit the ground. St. Helen is said to have found the True Cross hidden beneath an overgrowth of basil. So for dinner on the feast of the...
Bellarmine & Galileo Sun Tea St. Robert Bellarmine was a theologian and professor, in addition to being a Jesuit priest and a cardinal. He negotiated a compromise with Catholic astronomer Galileo that allowed Galileo to continue to research his then-controversial...
St. Matthew Silver Dollar Pancakes “As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he rose and followed him” (Mt. 9:9). Two words, and Matthew gets up, leaving a pile of silver coins on the...
Rosemary Blackberry Roasted Game Hen It’s not goose, but game hen is more exotic somehow than chicken. And it feels old fashioned to have a whole bird (or half of one anyway) sitting on your plate. Game hen are easy to find at the grocery store. They take two days to...
Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Spears Get it? Because St. Michael has a spear? This recipe works with thin or thick asparagus, just adjust the cooking time as necessary. 1 lb fresh asparagus spears (trimmed)3 Tablespoons olive oil1 Tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon chopped...
Devil’s Spit Punch 1 bunch fresh mint leaves1 pint blackberries2 L lemon lime soda64 ounces of blackberry soda or juice1 pint berry sorbetIce cubes (optional) Combine soda and juice in a dispenser or punch bowl. Add the mint leaves and blackberries. Using a small...
The Battle of Heaven Cocktail 2 lime wedges4 mint leavesIce1 ½ ounces blackberry brandy½ cup club soda2 fresh black berries Muddle two lime wedges and four mint leaves in an eight ounce glass. Fill the glass two thirds full with ice cubes. Add one shot (one and a half...
Our Lady’s Blueberry Cornbread Mary’s is one of only three birthdays on the liturgical calendar each year (the others are Jesus’ and John the Baptist’s). Kids love a birthday party, and this is a perfect day to let them head up the decoration committee and create...
Angels on Horseback / Devils on Horseback These appetizers can be found in the classic 1888 Victorian cookbook Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. I can’t resist them for this feast day! The “angels” are shucked oysters in Mrs. Beeton’s, but other recipes use...