Category Archives: Fr. Z’s Kitchen

CLASSIC: Fr. Z’s Kitchen: fun new, old book and fun new, old post.

I ran across this post from the past and had to share it again. Fun.  From November 2020. The other day a friend of mine was driving through town on his way to his ancestral place and he dropped by … Read More

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ROME 23/10 – Day 34: IMPROVISE – ADAPT – OVERCOME

The Roman rising of the sun was at 06:42.  The Roman setting of the same will be at 19:05. The Ave Maria bell is still on the 17:30 cycle. Welcome registrant: Angela61 It is a 1st Friday. Yesterday was NOT … Read More

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ROME 23/05 – Day 10: Hardness of water and freshness of brains

05:53 and 20:20 and 20:30 and it is the Feast of St. Isidore the Worker, the same who was canonized on that fateful day, 12 March 1622 by Gregory XV along with Sts. Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier (aka “the real … Read More

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ROME 23/04 – Day 30: Fr Z’s Kitchen – Vongole veraci

At the dawn of the tie-breaker between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren the sun broke the horizon at 06:06.  When it sets at 20:10, there should be a new official FIDE World Champion.  It has been an amazing match. I … Read More

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Fr. Z’s Ash Wednesday Kitchen: Sandwich 101 et al.

Sandwich. Easy. Right? At Sandwich 101 level, I’ll share just one tip. When you prepare a sandwich, always make sure to bring your to-be-sandwiched additives all the way to the edges of your bread. Sandwich 102 will deal with dividing. … Read More

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Fr Z’s Kitchen: Hardwear and soft-fare.

This was the situation in the oven. I was making supper for my mother, smelled the wrong kind of smoke, looked in the oven. The heating element was on fire. I TURNED OFF THE POWER AT THE BREAKER BOX. I … Read More

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Fr. Z’s Kitchen: Rögtönzött Magyar-Római Paprikás Csirke.

Last night I had the plan of making a “Cornish Game Hen” (aka CGH aka little chicken) for supper. Hence, I brined it and determined that I would spatchcock it and put it on the grill. Did you know that … Read More

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ROME 22/10 – Day 21: Sirah, Sirloin and Sirleto

Sunrise: 7:27.  Sunset 18:22.  Ave Maria 18:30. It is the (new calendar) Feast of St. Gaspar del Bufalo, a great saint who fostered devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus.  An exorcist friend of mine describes how imploring a … Read More

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ROME 22/10 – Day 2: Still getting it together and an ASK FATHER question

The Roman sun rose today at 7:06 and will set at 18:53.  The Ave Maria is slated for 19:00, which is a 15 minute shift from yesterday.  Gosh, things change so fast. Breakfast today was more along the lines of … Read More

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My View For Awhile: Southbound

I’m on the hoof today, heading home after a great trip to the freezing cold north.  It was only 86 yesterday. Last night my hosts and I had some classics.  That’s not Norcia beer in that Norcia beer glass, but … Read More

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Fr. Z’s Kitchen: A bit of Rome in Chicago

I’m visiting friends and we decided on saltimbocca alla romana. Happily, even with chain supply problems, since we are in a heavily Italian neighborhood, there was plenty of veal and good prosciutto. There was a lot more than this. The … Read More

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Fr. Z’s Kitchen: In honor of Hungary’s Birthday

Some of you were asking me to make food posts. Lately, I have been very lazy in this regard. Frankly, I have not had much motivation to cook, especially do to the disgusting news and photos from Rome lately. There … Read More

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Fr. Z’s Kitchen: Roman Birthday Edition

Because yesterday was the 2775th Birthday of Rome, I decided to be Roman in my evening repast. Spaghetti all’amatriciana.   I didn’t have any bucatini, but this bronze-cut high-quality pasta is a principled choice.  Actually, it is chitarra. All’amatriciana is a … Read More

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Fr. Z’s Kitchen: A weird intro and then Hungarian food in honor of Bl. Karl’s centenary

I stumbled across Modernist Pantry.   “Well,” quoth I, “let’s see what this might be.” Noting the similarity of theme with the Fishwrap or a German Synod (“walking together”) where they can whip up any sort of modernism you want, can make … Read More

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Fr. Z’s Kitchen: Long-distance breakfast with a reader

I’m having virtual breakfast this morning with one of you readers who sent me a wonderful surprise, which I relish. There was no gift slip in the box from the UK, and the only address suggest that it was not … Read More

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OH THE HUMANITY! Overcoming a dire casearian lacuna.

There are serious problems in the world today.  For example, at the grocery store I was recently confronted with this dire turn of fate’s merciless wheel. There is, it seems, a nationwide shortage of… CREAM CHEESE. Good grief… it’s like… … Read More

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Fr. Z’s Kitchen: In honor of St. Stephen

The state of things is so awful that I needed a pick me up. And since recently a few people have really picked me up by sending things from my wish list, including a lot of really good paprika, there … Read More

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Fr. Z’s Kitchen: Paprikás Csirke

In honor of my desire to study Hungarian, I came down with a serious craving for Hungarian food.  When I travel, I always look to see if there is a Hungarian restaurant.  There aren’t many, alas.  A proof of the … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Appurtenant pasta for a Pentecost repast – REPOSTED

From a reader… QUAERITUR: Since Pentecost is known for tongues as of flame descending upon the faithful, is there an traditional linguini dish often served on this feast day? Good for you for asking in advance.  As of this writing, … Read More

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The Lord’s Ascension, Beans, and You

I so very much wanted to be in Rome this month.  My anniversary is coming up.  The strawberries and artichokes are around, along with broad beans. We have lovely customs in our wonderful Roman Catholic Church, including special blessings on … Read More

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