I'll be upfront with you, not a lot of outside thought went into this list. These are simply how I view my meatless eating options during Lent. Disagree with me? That's cool. I just don't think that you can convince me that there's anything to beat a Friday fish fry during Lent. Here's the list, check it out for yourself.
1. Fish fry- this is probably the most iconic Lenten meal on a Friday. Doesn’t matter if you’re at your local church or American legion post (I give the local legion the edge because they serve beer). But anyway, whether it’s a perch, smelt, Pollock or cod basket, it’s all good. Absolutely nothing beats a Friday fish fry for dinner.
2. Grilled cheese- The grilled cheese is a lesser appreciated meal during lent. They’re super easy to make on the stove top or you can opt for a grilled cheese maker. Add a side of tomato soup or ketchup to dip the sandwich into and you've got something really special. Back in high school I use to make these puppies for all my catholic friends at lunch. Ans s/o to Intern Josh for selling grilled cheese sandwiches at school.
3. Red Lobster- I say Red Lobster but it can literally be any franchise or upper end seafood place. I’m just trying to point out that crab legs, lobster tails and shrimp are all very good dishes that are served at places like Red Lobster. They do tend to be on the pricier end so that made this option fall a little on my list. *If you ever find yourself on Estero Island in Florida, Hooters has the best sea food*
4. Breakfast for dinner- Obviously we have to omit any breakfast meats but I’m here for some pancakes, eggs and hash browns. I will literally take breakfast for any meal of the day. But talk about one hell of a way to kick off a weekend.
5. Mac and cheese- Mac and cheese will always play for me. I do prefer homemade to the Kraft or Velveeta Mac and cheeses but this is a very viable option for Fridays during lent. Oh and the cheesier the better.
6. Cheese or Meatless Pizza- Pizza for sure plays during Lent but it just doesn’t hit the same, ya feel? Don’t get me wrong, I put a hurting on a Little Ceaser’s cheese pizza during March Madness every year but I prefer at least some pepperoni to work with. But that could just be me.
So here you have it, the first ever power ranking of Friday Lent dinner options. God speed to all of my other Catholic readers, lent is upon us finally, bring on all of the Latin and extra prayers. Please consider not sinning today or any Friday during lent and maybe eat something from this list. Again, obviously, there many other options but those are all too lame for me.
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