The Catholic Chef

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 moreConnecticut-style Lobster Rolls

How do I even begin to describe this meal? The sauce. Oh my goodness. It is a sweet caramelly teriyaki glaze. A perfect blend of savory and sweet. Recipe courtesy of Katie Lee Biegel and the Food Network Kitchen. Read moreCaramel Chicken

Fajitas were initially created at the end of the 1930s and beginning of the 1940s by Mexican ranch workers that were located in Texas. There were instances where the workers were paid with meat, which consisted of the parts like the head, entrails together with skirt steak. Read moreEasy Steak Fajitas

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)

Potato soup is such a fall classic. Tender pieces of creamy russet potatoes mingle with onions, garlic, and salty pancetta for a bowl of soul-soothing solace. The only possible upgrade to this classic is to make it easier with the help from the slow cooker. And let’s be real — this soup is o… Read moreSlow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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

A leavened flatbread akin to pita has been made in the Middle East since before the time of Christ.  Read moreWhole Wheat Pita Bread

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 moreSausage & Pepperoni Stromboli

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.  Read moreCioppino

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

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

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 moreRigatoni Pie alla Vodka

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

The secret is out! This Corn Salsa recipe was shared by the Official Chipotle account on TikTok and shared by the good folks at Easy Family Recipes. Read moreChipotle Corn Salsa

Baking these amazing fries is so much healthier than frying, and not as messy. You can switch up flavors so easily, too. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, Parmesan - whatever your heart desires! Recipe courtesy of Michael Chiarello and The Food Network Kitchen. Read moreBaked Meyer Lemon Fries

The Instant Pot is a machine. It takes all of the arm workout out of making risotto. Start with warm broth just as you would with a stovetop risotto and you'll have a creamy risotto in no time. Recipe courtesy of Delish. Read moreCreamy Risotto in an Instant (Pot)

Love to bake but hate the VERY high cost of genuine vanilla extract? Follow this gem from Ina Garten at the Food Network, and you'll never buy it from the store again! Read moreHomemade Vanilla Extract

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