“Crosses” made from unleavened dough—cookies, cakes, or bagels—are traditionally baked during Mid-Lent, the fourth week of Great Lent and its midpoint. Folklore held that at midnight from Wednesday to Thursday…

Stewed cabbage with mushrooms is a classic Lenten dish, and you can make it with either green cabbage or Savoy. Both form large heads, but Savoy has a looser structure…

The traditional Czech mushroom soup is called kulajda, while Georgia’s national culinary masterpiece is chakapuli. Pick the one that fits your taste, and enjoy a protein-rich, meat-free meal at your…

For generations the start of spring has been tied to the Feast of the Forty Martyrs, celebrated on March 22 in the Gregorian calendar. People said the birds returned from…

Vegetable Caviar Wash and chop zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, onions, celery, and/or parsley. Sauté the onions, carrots, and herbs in oil, then add the bell peppers and zucchini. Add…