The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

The 40 days (excluding Sundays) that comprise the Lenten season traditionally require abstaining from meats and other rich foods on key days during this sacred time on the Christian calendar. The faithful move to more humble foods as they choose to be reverent and focus on Jesus's sacrifices. Simple meals of vegetables and fish tend to be staples in Christian households this time of year.

When seafood is not the typical first choice for families, it could be challenging to come up with new ways to prepare fish, crustaceans, and more. Those who have exhausted their fillets and salmon steak o...