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Here comes fall: Time for chicken noodle soup
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Here comes fall: Time for chicken noodle soup

Rita BuettnerSeptember 21, 20262 min read
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
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The Catholic roots of ‘pumpkin spice,’ and the saint who first sprinkled the blend with joy

Sarah RobsdottirNovember 27, 20254 min read
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
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Celebrity chef ‘Lidia’ hasn’t forgotten what it’s like to be a refugee. Here’s how she’s giving back

Gina ChristianNovember 27, 20256 min read
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
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Lenten food ‘doesn’t mean boring,’ says Catholic chef

Gina ChristianMarch 14, 20255 min read
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
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Make an eagle cheese ball and watch your party soar

Rita BuettnerJune 27, 20234 min read
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
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Catholic Review photographer enjoys 100-year-old cookie recipe

Kevin J. ParksDecember 13, 20222 min read
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)
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Spooky soap, a Colin Powell memory, a Brie appetizer recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerOctober 23, 20214 min read
Soap can be scary, fun, or both.
Recipe: Strawberry lemon shortcakes
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Recipe: Strawberry lemon shortcakes

Brother Andrew CorrienteMarch 31, 20216 min read
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
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Our daily bread: Irish tradition enjoyed on more than St. Patrick’s Day

Mary K. TilghmanMarch 3, 20215 min read
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
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Xin Nian Kuai Le! A Chinese dumpling recipe

Rita BuettnerFebruary 14, 20215 min read
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.
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