The Lenten Cookbook

From hearty breads to succulent stews to mouth-watering omelets and desserts, award-winning chef and former Vatican Swiss Guard David Geisser returns with 75 new international recipes that were specially conceived for the penitential season of Lent. From delicious soups and salads to zesty curries and rich smoothies, Chef Geisser offers here a uniquely Catholic way of celebrating the Lenten season in your house each year.

Much more than a cookbook, this first-ever guidebook for mealtimes in Lent features essays from acclaimed biblical scholar Scott Hahn, who reflects on the history of fasting and its integral role in our personal spiritual growth. Hahn guides you on how to practice a holy Lent so they can enable you to go back your focus to Christ, and how to carry the unique and strange joys of Lent forward into the remainder of the year. You’ll also learn of forgotten Catholic traditions and timeless customs, such as St. Martin’s Lent, Ember Days, and Rogation Days and how you’ll be able to apply these time-honored periods of grace to your spiritual life today.

Here’s a culinary masterpiece that may be a should-have for any Catholic and an ideal gift for a loved one’s kitchen or coffee table. It’s also:

• Scores of meatless dishes that are both simple and savory
• Nearly 50 pages of exclusive content from Scott Hahn on the Lenten season
• Over a dozen meals ideally suited for those pursuing a rigorous Lent
• Several variations on the traditional Lenten hot-cross bun recipe
• Inspiring Scripture verses and quotes from the saints to keep you heading in the right direction this Lent.