Easter Tables of Northeastern Ohio
April 1, 2025
From days of meal preparation to the Blessing of Easter baskets, the traditions of ethnic parish communities in the Diocese of Youngstown are both rich and diverse.
Tag: Recipe
Saint Joseph’s Bread
March 1, 2025
This recipe, authored by “A Friend,” can be found on page 190 of the Traditions: A book of Favorite Recipes cookbook, written by parishioners at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Youngstown and published by Morris Press Cookbooks in 2018.
Boyd-Pentello Peanut Butter Fudge
February 1, 2025
This recipe was submitted by Denise Boyd, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Canton and niece of Father Richard Pentello.
Mini Caramel-filled Tarts
December 2, 2024
This recipe was submitted by Joni Sabbato-Bergert, resident of Wellsville, Ohio, and parishioner at Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool.
Sweet Potato Casserole
November 1, 2024
This recipe was submitted by Kathi Steiner, parishioner at Divine Mercy Parish in Massillon. She made this recipe for Bishop Thomas Tobin and 20 other guests in 1997, before Confirmations at St. Barbara Church—and he was reportedly amazed that themeal was homemade.
Pumpkin Roll
October 2, 2024
This recipe was submitted by Brenda Gustovich, Catholic Echo advertising representative and a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in McDonald.
Chocolate Cheesecake
September 1, 2024
This recipe was submitted by Dr. Bernadette Kutcher, an Echo subscriber living in Hermitage, PA.
Papal Cream Cake
August 1, 2024
This recipe was submitted by Betty Noyh, parishioner at St. Charles Parish in Boardman.
Jewish Apple Cake
June 1, 2024
This recipe was submitted by Dorothy Tramontano, who is a parishioner at St. Joseph Parish and St. Joan of Arc Parish in Canton. She received the recipe more than 50 years ago, from a rectory cook.
Brown Sugar Chicken
May 1, 2024
This recipe was submitted by April Hernandez, parishioner at St. Columba Cathedral Parish and cook at the St. Columba Cathedral rectory.
