What are some good meals to eat during Lent?

Discover some of the best recipes for Lent with our list of meatless meals and recipes. Includes Friday meal ideas, Lenten ... take on a traditional British favorite. We bread our catfish fillets in a kickin' seasoned mixture, and serve them with a side of sweet potato fries for a truly Southern eating experience. read more

The point of Lent is to draw closer to God via prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We simplify (or even limitedly cut out) our meals to empty ourselves of our self-interest, so that this might be possible. Our meals during Lent, especially the single meal we take on both Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, attempt to fulfill aspects of that goal. read more

And a surprisingly good meal is “toad in a hole” (aka one eyed jack, birdie in the nest, etc.). Take some good bread and cut a circle out of it (use a small glass to do it). put it in a pan with butter, drop an egg in the hole and fry it up. Yum. read more

Eat These During Lent: fish; eggs; animal products like milk, butter, yogurt or cottage cheese; any fruits; any veggies; grains like noodles, breads, donuts, etc. Don’t Eat These During Lent: beef; pork; chicken; ham; deer; lamb; buffalo; etc. ** And keep in mind – these rules only apply to Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and Fridays during Lent. read more