Feast of St. Monica

This is a post I did for Catholic Cuisine last year and it looks like I'll be making the same thing for St. Monica's feast day this year. St. Monica was born in Algeria and this dish, while not Algerian in origin, is very similar to one I found online and my kids seem to tolerate it. I know Husband really enjoys it!

Here is the recipe again and I'll update with a picture once it's made:

Chicken and CousCous
2 pkg. boneless chicken thighs

2 zucchini, chopped into bite size pieces
1-2 cans Italian style tomatoes, undrained
olive oil
garlic salt and pepper

couscous (we love Near East Parmesan Couscous)

Season chicken thighs with garlic salt and pepper and brown in olive oil. Remove from pan. Saute zucchini in remaining oil and pan drippings. Add tomatoes (use two cans if you want more tomato in the tomato/zucchini ratio, I prefer more zucchini) and bring to a boil. Return chicken, cover and simmer until chicken is done. Serve over couscous.

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Parents’ Prayer to St. Monica

St. Monica, patron of Christian parents, we entrust to your protection the children whose names you can read in our hearts. Pray for them that they may be granted strength to combat weakness, victory over temptation, guidance to resolve their doubts and success in all their undertakings. May they enjoy good health of mind and body, see beauty and worth in all created things and serve the Lord with firm faith, joyful hope and enduring love. Amen.

Reminder: St. Monica Coloring Page and St. Augustine Coloring Page (for tomorrow)