On the Twelfth Day of Christmas

My True Love gave to me Twelve Drummers Drumming. As the folklore goes, the Twelve Days of Christmas were an elaborate way of teaching children their Catechism in a time when Catholics were persecuted in England. 

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Sixth Friday of Lent and a Cajun Fish Supper

O my Jesus, on this the last Friday of the Lenten Season
As we prepare ourselves for the Most Holy Week
I surrender myself to You and to Your will in all things.
Amen.

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Lemon-Garlic Mahi-Mahi with Pan Seared Asparagus

I love one-skillet suppers, don’t you? The original recipe is one I picked up at delish.com. Their recipe was for the Mahi-Mahi only. Adding the asparagus to the same pan transformed this delicious fish dinner to a one-skillet wonder. Quick, easy and oh so satisfying. I love the combination of lemon zest and minced garlic all swirled together with a kiss of butter. Adding a wonderful smokey-nutty flavor to the plate are the pan-seared asparagus tips that are absolutely delicious. And then there is the real star of the dish – the Mahi-Mahi.

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