Lent is the 40 days following Ash Wednesday, and it’s a time for fasting, prayer, and contemplation. The 40 days is a time to prepare for Easter and represents the time Jesus spent in the desert, praying and resisting the temptation of Satan. Modern Catholics celebrate this time of year by surrendering something for 40 days, praying, attending mass and following special rules for food.
On Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays during Lent, adult Catholics over the age of 14 abstain from eating meat. During these days, it is not acceptable to eat lamb, chicken, beef, pork, ham, deer and most other meats. However, eggs, milk, fish, grains, and fruits and vegetables are all allowed.
For the Lent season we have these traditional dishes. If you are giving up meat or food for Lent, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor.
You may find all the ingredients for these dishes below in our market or at a Hispanic Supermarket in your area.
