The Catholic Chef

This Instant Pot Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe by Foodiesterminal may taste even better than P. F. Chang’s Asian chicken lettuce Wraps! You’ll have juicy finely chopped chicken cooked in an amazing addictive spicy, savory & slightly sweet sauce with mushrooms, onion, ginger & garlic. Read more

Mine is a house divided. I'll admit it. My husband is from Maine, and I hail from Connecticut. So every Summer, the Great Debate involves which type of "lobstah" roll we're making for dinner. Read more

Easy, quick, authentic carne asada street tacos you can now make right at home! Top with onion, cilantro + fresh lime juice! SO GOOD! Recipe courtesy of Damn Delicious. Read more

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 more

During Holy Week, we'll be posting a meatless dish every day. Bon Appétit! Read more

During Holy Week, we'll be posting a meatless dish every day. Bon Appétit! Read more

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 more

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 more

When YOU are the biggest football fan in the house (GO COWBOYS!), it can be a challenge to keep everyone fed so you don't miss a single play. I found this Stromboli recipe by A Southern Soul and wow, was it easy! I made two on Saturday night, and just popped them in the oven before kickoff. … Read more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

To make this alcohol-free, swap the wine for 3 cups chilled lemonade. Recipe and photo courtesy of Taste.com.au Read more

Watermelon, spearmint, lime, and ginger come together to make this wonderfully refreshing pitcher drink from Southern Living. Ginger beer gives these mojitos a spicy kick and nice effervescence, but you can substitute ginger ale if you prefer something milder. The spearmint simple syrup can … Read more

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 more

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 more

This kid-friendly baked ziti (packed with ground beef and Italian sausage, plus a combination of Parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta cheese) is going to become one of your go-to recipes. Crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning add just the right amount of spice — so kids will still enjo… Read more

Rigatoni stands at attention in this savory baked pie. The tender upright tubes of pasta are filled and topped with a creamy tomato-vodka sauce, turning a classic Italian dish into a vertical centerpiece. Recipe courtesy of the Food Network Kitchen. Read more

"Millions who never visited the Waldorf owe him a debt," The New York Times wrote in 1950, upon Oscar Tschirky's death. Mr. Tschirky, a Swiss immigrant who became known as "Oscar of the Waldorf," is credited with creating this piece of Americana in 1893, a timeless dish whose popularity has … Read more

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 more

You don't need meat to make a stuffing everyone will love. This vegetarian option is filled with everyone's favorite Thanksgiving flavors—apples! cranberries! sage! thyme!—if anyone complains about meatless stuffing, just send them home without dessert. Aside from the cranberries, this is a … Read more

My mother is from Texas, so we had some sort of fruit as a side dish every night. This easy Strawberry Salad is cool and creamy, and its sweetness make it a great dessert, too. You can even make it lighter by substituting sugar-free Jell-O and light sour cream. Read more

This glazed Key lime pound cake recipe bakes up moist, dense and so soft thanks to the buttermilk and lime yogurt! Perfectly sweet and tart with a bold lime glaze. Recipe and photo courtesy of Divas Can Cook. Read more

I don't know why, but after the first hurricane of the season I always crave Key Lime Pie. And these adorable cocktail party-sized Key lime pies from Betty Crocker are out of this world!  Read more