The Catholic Chef

Most of the time, we don't get very excited over pork chops. Often overdone, they come out dry, sad, and flavorless. The air fryer changes all that. These get coated in Parmesan and plenty of spices for the perfect crust, and the quick cooking time in the air fryer ensures they don't dry out… Read moreAir Fryer Pork Chops

If you are addicted to Chinese takeout, I highly recommend trying this delicious recipe, as it will be done quicker than your local restaurant can deliver it. Sweet and salty, balanced by lots of savory minced garlic and fresh ginger, this will become the favorite Asian dish to make at home.… Read moreMongolian Beef in an Instant (Pot)

This two-in-one recipe combines the crispy deliciousness of chicken Parmesan with the cheesy, saucy goodness of lasagna. Courtesy of the Today Show Kitchens. Read moreChicken Parmesan Lasagna

Cool off this summer with our favorite chilled soup. Gazpacho is a classic Spanish soup made of seasonal fruits and vegetables and served cold. When the sweltering heat demands hydrating and refreshing foods, turn to summer’s superfruit—watermelon. Not only is biting into a juicy watermelon … Read moreWatermelon Gazpacho

During Holy Week, we'll be posting a meatless dish every day. Bon Appétit! Read moreSicilian Fish Stew in an Instant (Pot)

During Holy Week, we'll be posting a meatless dish every day. Bon Appétit! Read moreLoaded Baked Potato Soup in an Instant (Pot)

Whether it conjures up a crusty, flavorful loaf of bread or a bubbling crock of flour/water starter, sourdough is a treasured part of many bakers' kitchens. But where does the path to sourdough bread begin? Right in your own kitchen, with your own homemade sourdough starter. Read moreSourdough Bread Starter

Every family in Ireland has its own recipe for soda bread, hand-written on flour-crusted note paper and wedged in among the cookery books. Some like it sweet with a spoonful of honey, sugar or dried fruits. Others prefer sprinkled-in seeds, bran and oats for a health boost, or treacle and Gu… Read moreIrish Soda Bread

When you want something special to serve your family for weekend brunch, turn to this recipe. It never fails. It's wonderful during the spring and early summer because the blueberries are particularly good this time of year. Read moreBaked Blueberry and Mascarpone French Toast

Do you want something other than cheese pizza, pasta or fish for your meatless meals during Lent? Check out our meatless recipes curated from some of the best chefs from around the globe. Here is a Lent-friendly recipe courtesy of Valerie Bertinelli. Read moreValerie's Italian Veggie Pie Recipe

Do you want something other than cheese pizza, pasta or fish for your meatless meals during Lent? Check out our meatless recipes curated from some of the best chefs from around the globe. Here is a Lent-friendly recipe courtesy of Feasting at Home. Read moreRoasted Chile Rellanos with Black Beans

Do you want something other than cheese pizza, pasta or fish for your meatless meals during Lent? Check out our meatless recipes curated from some of the best chefs from around the globe. Here is a Lent-friendly recipe courtesy of Publix Aprons Recipes! Read moreThree Bean Chili

The name ambrosia derives from Greek mythology, meaning immortality; also known as food of the gods, Greek gods commonly ate ambrosia to prevent becoming weak. In present day, we've come to know it as a deliciously, fluffy fruit salad (or dessert) with tropical flavors. Read moreAmbrosia Salad

Delicious and satisfying, this colorful twist on the Cobb salad hits all the right notes for being fresh, nutritious, and indulgent. A Cobb salad isn’t complete without bacon, but in this recipe, we went a step further and added extra bacon (and drippings) to the bright and tangy vinaigrette… Read moreShrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing

When stuck in a rut with pasta and basic tomato sauce, turn to veggies. Sautéed in a little olive oil with lemon juice, this combination is great as a "sauce" on its own. It's a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors of Spring and get some color into your family's diet. Make it a gluten-free opt… Read moreSummery Pasta Salad

Cozy up by the fire with a warm mug of Apple-Ale Wassail. This English holiday drink is made with apple-ale and flavored with allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Recipe courtesy of Southern Living. Read moreApple-Ale Wassail

I love a seasonal sangria. The way I see it, it’s just another wine pairing. Right? Since it is Christmas time, I wanted this one to not only resemble the holiday flavors but also the colors. If you ask me, it is simply beautiful. Recipe and photo courtesy of keyingredient.com. Read moreChristmas Sangria

Eggnog, historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks. This recipe is cooked.  Recipe and photo courtesy… Read moreClassic Eggnog

Pop Sugar's riff on pasta all'amatriciana, this bacon and tomato pasta is ripe with flavor thanks to a generous helping of tomatoes, diced red onion, bacon, and red Chili flakes. Read moreBacon and Tomato Pasta

Forget lasagna noodles. In this dish, we layer ravioli (meat, cheese, mushroom - whatever kind you're feeling) for the most epic baked pasta dish ever. Trust us, this ravioli lasagna recipe will be your new dinner go-to - courtesy of PureWow. Read moreRavioli Lasagna

When stuck in a rut with pasta and basic tomato sauce, turn to veggies. Sautéed in a little olive oil with lemon juice, this combination is great as a "sauce" on its own. It's a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors of Spring and get some color into your family's diet. Make it a gluten-free opt… Read moreSummery Pasta Salad

Truth be told I have these Maple Bacon Wrapped Carrots year round, but since the holidays fast approach I thought I’d share these tasty beauties. Sweet tender carrots wrapped with bacon and basted while roasting with maple syrup and a kiss of sriracha sauce. So, so good! Recipe courtesy of K… Read moreMaple Bacon-wrapped Carrots

Is it true that in New Orleans, you eat red beans & rice every Monday? Read moreNapoleon House Red Beans and Rice

You know those nights. You're getting ready to watch Hamilton for the gazillionth time when suddenly, a craving hits. You want potato chips - but you don't have any in the house - what do you do? You can either go to the store in your Pokémon slippers ... or make your own chips with this eas… Read moreEasy Microwave Potato Chips

We’ve all been baking banana bread lately, right? It’s been good, but it’s gotten, well, just a tad routine. In fact, it’s probably making you go just a liiiittle bananas yourself! So it’s time to sweeten the deal: this chocolate chip banana bread recipe combines two of your favorite things … Read moreOne Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

The perfect morning treat, these lemon poppy seed muffins are moist and bursting with bright citrus flavor and drizzled with a perfectly sweet lemon glaze. Recipe courtesy of Preppy Kitchen. Read moreLemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These Oreo Truffles are about as no-fuss as a dessert can be! They're basically a cheater truffle. To make them all you do is stir together finely crushed Oreo crumbs, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until combined, then use a small cookie scoop to scoop balls of the mixture and freeze unt… Read moreOreo Truffles