Here comes fall: Time for chicken noodle soup September 21, 2026By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes There are many chicken noodle soup recipes that are absolutely delicious. This one is a favorite because it’s tasty—but it’s also easy and quick.
The Catholic roots of ‘pumpkin spice,’ and the saint who first sprinkled the blend with joy November 27, 2025By Sarah Robsdottir OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Recipes, Saints While some might think Starbucks is to thank for the beloved spice combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, the origins of a favorite fall beverage are much older than that.
Celebrity chef ‘Lidia’ hasn’t forgotten what it’s like to be a refugee. Here’s how she’s giving back November 27, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Immigration and Migration, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Recipes, World News Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich knows what it’s like to be in a strange land, without a home. OSV News recently spoke with the Italian-American — who has become famous as a television host, author and restaurateur — about her own experiences as an Italian immigrant fleeing communism in the former Yugoslavia, and her current work as a board member for Jesuit Refugee Services/USA.
Lenten food ‘doesn’t mean boring,’ says Catholic chef March 14, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Recipes, World News While the season of Lent is marked by fasting and abstinence, cooking for a hungry family in this season of prayer and penance “doesn’t mean boring or ‘fish all the time,'” a Catholic chef told OSV News.
Make an eagle cheese ball and watch your party soar June 27, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes As it turned out, though, we didn’t need a superhero to make our eagle cheese ball.
Catholic Review photographer enjoys 100-year-old cookie recipe December 13, 2022By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Recipes Using a 100-year-old recipe handed down by her maternal great grandmother, Sue Parks continues a family tradition started decades ago that makes Christmases extra special.
Spooky soap, a Colin Powell memory, a Brie appetizer recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes) October 23, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes, Uncategorized Soap can be scary, fun, or both.
Recipe: Strawberry lemon shortcakes March 31, 2021By Brother Andrew Corriente Catholic News Service Filed Under: Easter, Feature, News, Recipes, World News For Easter this year, I wanted to create a dessert that celebrated the vibrant produce available in spring.
Our daily bread: Irish tradition enjoyed on more than St. Patrick’s Day March 3, 2021By Mary K. Tilghman Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Recipes Four simple ingredients, lovingly kneaded and marked with a cross, create the beloved, if lowly, Irish soda bread.
Xin Nian Kuai Le! A Chinese dumpling recipe February 14, 2021By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes Remember way back at the beginning of the pandemic when we were all jockeying for yeast and discussing sourdough starters? It seems like a distant memory. Lately, I feel I’m thinking more about which local restaurant I want to support tonight.
Finches, a sweet start to the day, a spring mix recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes) January 17, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes A little about the finches and other family highlights from the week
Treats, hope, and lentil-sausage soup (7 Quick Takes) November 7, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes Was Halloween just last weekend?
