The Cookbook

Priests Thriving Not Surviving has developed a cookbook for priests and seminarians to help them understand the basics of cooking and nutrition. The following excerpts from the cookbook are intended to help priests get started in the kitchen.

Basic Kitchen Tools

Learn what you need to have, what would be helpful to have, and what would be nice to have in the kitchen.

Pantry Basics

See what dried herbs, spices, oils, condiments, and baking ingredients would be good to keep in the pantry.

Food Safety Basics

Learn basic safety tips when cooking, handling raw ingredients, and transporting food.

Microwave Days

Find out what meals and frozen entrées can be cooked quickly in the oven or microwave, and learn basic microwave safety tips.

Snack Ideas

Discover great options for snacks to keep your energy up in between meals.

Eating Your Vegetables

Vegetables are an integral part of any diet. Use them as sides, in salads, or in main dishes. There are a variety of ways to cook vegetables to make them palatable: find which ways and which vegetables taste best to you.

Steaming vegetables in the microwave can be an efficient and easy way to cook vegetables. Try steaming green beans with butter and garlic to start.

Blanching is the process of scalding a vegetable in boiling water for a brief interval. Swiss chard, fresh spinach, and broccoli all blanch well. 

Sautéing is a popular method for cooking vegetables that involves browning them lightly in oil or butter in a non-stick frying pan. Learn tips and techniques for sautéing vegetables.

Oven roasting is a great option for Brussels sprouts, eggplant, asparagus, and potatoes. Try a recipe for Carol's Roasted Potatoes.

Grilling can be a good way to incorporate vegetables into your meal if you are already grilling meats or fish. Learn tips for preparing the grill and vegetables.