All Saints Day Party 2015

We had another great All Saints Day party this year using many of the resources from my link list.  I reused several of our games from last year, but came up with a few new ones as well.  As usual, most of the signs were made with the awesome artwork from Happy Saints.  I have purchased several of his e-books and can't recommend them highly enough!

St. Francis Church Building
St. Francis heard Jesus telling him: “Go, build my church”.  Try your hand at building a church!

Saint Peg Dolls

St. Cecilia's Musical Chairs

Pin the Bowtie on St. Dominic Savio
Dominic was a holy and pious child with a great sense of style!  Try to pin his bowtie back on!

St. Michael Defeat the Devil Target and Bowling

St. Patrick Snake Toss
Legend has it that St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland.  Get rid of the snakes by tossing them through the hoop!

Disciple's Fishing Hole
Many of the disciples were fishermen by trade.  Throw your line in and try to catch a bag of fish!

St. Nicholas Coin Toss
This famous bishop once helped a poor family by secretly tossing money down their chimney.  Try your hand at throwing the coins from the line!

Crown Mary Ring Toss

St. Isidore Pumpkin Bowling
St. Isidore was a holy farmer.  Try bowling with this pumpkin, which came from a farm!

St. Therese Shower of Roses Tossing Game

Games Set up in the Parish Hall

I was so bummed last year that I didn't get a picture of my little saints, so I made sure to take one this year.  Unfortunately the only picture I could get was blurry!

St. Juan Diego, St. Gianna Molla, and St. Cecilia

Thanks for reading!

November Saints and Feast Days

November 1^st – All Saints Day

Today we celebrate the Church Triumphant – all the souls that have entered the glory of heaven.  Read more at Catholic Culture.

Ultimate All Saints Day Party Link List @ Homeschool Is Where the HeartIs

November 2^nd – All Souls Day

Today we celebrate the Church Suffering – all the souls that have died and are in purgatory.  We have a very strong obligation on this day to engage in devotions that will aid in the suffering of the souls waiting for their chance to enter heaven.  Read more at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Rest in Peace – Praying for the Dead @ Look to Him and Be Radiant

St. Gertrude’s Prayer (#42) @ Catholic Kingdom

Activities

All Souls Day Family Prayer Candle @ Family at the Foot of the Cross

Purgatory Box @ Catholic Pilgrimage Sites

All Souls Prayer Printable @ Under Her Starry Mantle

All Souls Prayer Candle Display @ Praying for Grace

Ora Pro Nobis Prayer Candy Boxes @ Shower of Roses

Food

Eggs in Purgatory @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is (Coming soon!)

Soul Cakes @ Catholic Cuisine

Prayers

Little Litany of the Holy Souls @ Catholic Culture

Traditional Prayer for the Dead @ Catholic Culture

November 3^rd – St. Martin de Porres, St. Hubert

A Peruvian Dominican lay brother who was the illegitimate son of a Spanish gentleman and a freed slave.  He was incredibly humble and cared not only for the poor and sick, but also for animals.  He performed many miracles including bilocation and healing of the sick.

Coloring Pages

St. Martin de Porres @ Catholic Playground

Activities

Celebrating the Feast of St. Martin @ Two O’s Plus More

St. Martin Obstacle Course @ Training Happy Hearts

Food

St. Martin Potato Mice @ Catholic Cuisine

Prayers

Prayer to St. Martin @ Catholic Culture

St. Hubert

A Belgian bishop who cared for the poor, especially in providing food in secret to prisoners.  There is a legend that once while hunting a stag, he saw a vision of a cross in between its antlers.  After this, he decided to no longer hunt.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Hubert @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon!)

November 4^th – St. Charles Borromeo

Italian cardinal with a great care for the poor.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Charles Borromeo @ Catholic Playground

Food

Cardinal Sundaes @ Catholic Cuisine

Eggs St. Charles @ Catholic Culture

November 5^th – St. Elizabeth & St. Zachary

Parents of John the Baptist.  Read more about them at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Sts. Elizabeth and Zechariah w/ baby John the Baptist @ Super Coloring

Zechariah and Elizabeth @ Children Story

Color by Number @ My Children’s Curriculum

Activities

Crafts for Zechariah and Elizabeth @ Bible Crafts and Activities

Food

St. Elizabeth’s Scones @ In Endless Song

Prayers

Canticle of Zachary @ Catholic Culture

November 9^th – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

The “home” church of the pope and the oldest church in Rome.  Read more about it at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Lateran Basilica @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)

November 10^th – St. Leo the Great

Pope and Doctor of the Church.  He fought for church unity and persuaded Atilla the Hun to leave Rome.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Pope St. Leo the Great @ City Wife Country Life

November 11^th – St. Martin of Tours

Roman soldier who famously split his own cloak in half in order to bring comfort to a homeless man.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Martin of Tours @ Waltzing Matilda

St. Martin of Tours (#74) @ Catholic Kingdom

Activities

St. Martin Lantern Crafts and Games @ Our Domestic Church

Donate a Coat to St. Martin @ Catholic All Year

Food

St. Martins Day Croissants @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Martins Horseshoes @ Growing with my Girls

Cinnamon Toast St. Martin Snack @ Catholic Cuisine

November 12^th – St. Josaphat

An eastern rite bishop who was martyred for trying to bring the Orthodox Church into communion with Rome.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Josaphat @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)

November 13^th – St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Italian nun who came to America as a missionary and founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart.  She was the first American citizen to be canonized.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini @ Waltzing Matilda

Activities

Mini Stone Sacred Heart Craft @ Our Domestic Church

Food

Chicken Lombardi @ Catholic Cuisine

November 16^th – St. Margaret of Scotland

Pious and charitable Queen of Scotland.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Margaret of Scotland @ Waltzing Matilda

Food

A Scottish Feast @ Catholic Cuisine

Scottish Shortbread @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Gertrude

German mystic with a devotion to the Sacred Heart.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Gertrude’s Prayer (#42) @ Catholic Kingdom

Prayers

Grace After Meals Prayer @ Catholic All Year

November 17^th – St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Queen who cared heavily for the poor.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Elizabeth of Hungary @ Waltzing Matilda

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Paper Doll @ Paper Dali

St. Elizabeth of Hungary @ Coloring Saints

Food

Hungarian Cinnamon Bread @ Catholic Cuisine

Educational

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Printable Packet @ Real Life at Home

November 18^th – Dedication of the Churches of Sts. Peter and Paul

Two great Roman basilicas located on the sites of the martyrdoms of the two great saints.  Read more about them at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Sts. Peter and Paul @ Drawn 2B Creative

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne was a French nun who became an American missionary, founding schools for girls across Missouri.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Activities

Coloring Mini Book @ Network of Sacred Heart Schools

The Friend of Little Americans Coloring Mini Book @ Network of Sacred Heart Schools

Word Puzzles @ Network of Sacred Heart Schools

Learn more about St. Rose Philippine Duchesne @ Network of Sacred Heart Schools

Food

Rose Roll Ups @ Catholic Cuisine

Penne Rose @ Catholic Cuisine

November 21^st – Presentation of Mary

Tradition holds that Mary was presented to live in the Temple at the age of 3 to be raised as a holy child.  Read more about it at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

Entrance of the Theotokos Eastern Icon @ Orthodox Education

November 22^nd – St. Cecilia

Early Roman martyr who converted many souls upon her death bed.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Cecilia @ Catholic Playground

C is for St. Cecilia @ Saints to Color

November 23^rd – St. Clement

One of the first popes and friend of St. Paul.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Food

Chocolate Sea-Salt Clementines @ Catholic Cuisine

Easy Clementine Snack @ Catholic Cuisine

Bl. Miguel Pro

Mexican priest who practiced secretly as a priest during government persecution.  He risked his life to provide sacraments and comfort to the Catholics of Mexico.  He was finally caught and martyred by a firing squad.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

M is for Blessed Miguel Pro @ Saints to Color

Blessed Miguel Pro Paper Doll @ Paper Dali

Food

Cocol @ Catholic Cuisine

November 24^th – St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

One of 117 religious and lay Vietnamese martyred by the government between 1820 and 1862.  Read more about them at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Andrew Dung-Lac @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon)

November 25^th – St. Catherine of Alexandria

Learned virgin of Alexandria who scolded Emperor Maximin for torturing Christians.  She herself was thrown in prison and tortured in attempt to steer her from her faith to no success.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Catherine of Alexandria (#59) @ Catholic Kingdom

Food

St. Catherine of Alexandria Wheel Pasta @ Catholic Cuisine

Catherine of Alexandria Pizza Wheel @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Catherine Pasta Wheels and Cheese @ Catholic Cuisine

November 30^th – St. Andrew

Brother of Peter and one of the first disciples of Jesus.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages

St. Andrew the Apostle @ Catholic Playground

A is for St. Andrew @ Saints to Color

Food

St. Andrew Fishing Snack @ Catholic Cuisine

Scottish Shortbread @ Catholic Cuisine

Prayers

St. Andrew Novena Printable @ Raising & Teaching Little Saints

Thanks for reading!

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The Ultimate All Saints Day Link List

Do you have a case of helium hand?  You know, where your hand floats all the way up on it's own volition when someone asks for a volunteer.  Well, if your helium hand volunteered you for heading up an All Saints Day party this year, don't worry, I've got you covered!

Carnival Style Games

Saint Guessing Jars @ Shower of Roses

Pin the…. Games @ Under Her Starry Mantle

Canonize the Saint Ring Toss @ Catholic Icing

Crown Mary Ringtoss @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is

Pin the Halo on the Archangel @ Homeschool is Where the Heart is

St. Therese Shower of Roses @ Blair’s Blessings

Fishing with St. Peter @ Just Like Mary

Find the Keys for St. Peter @ Memories of a Catholic Wife and Mother

St. James and St. John Fishing Hole @ A Knotted Life

Jesus and Peter Walk on Water Gutter Race @ A Knotted Life

St. Kateri Archery Game @ Catholic Inspired

Feed My Sheep Game @ Catholic Inspired

Satan Bowling @ Catholic Inspired

Saint Francis of Assisi Animal Toss @ Catholic Playground

Saints and Objects Matching Game @ Catholic Playground

Group Games

Saint Puzzle Race @ Shower of Roses

Saint Bingo @ Shower of Roses

St. Martha’s Cake Walk @ Shower of Roses

St. Cecilia’s Musical Chairs @ Homeschool Is Where the Heart Is

St. George and the Dragon Pinata @ Just Like Mary

Practice the Virtues Like the Saints Race @ Memories of a Catholic Wife and Mother

 Scavenger Hunt and Clue Cards @ Shower of Roses

All Saints Day Scavenger Hunt @ Better Than Eden

Patron Saint Matching Relay @ Under Her Starry Mantle

Saints and Symbols Relay @ Under Her Starry Mantle

Saintly Scattergories @ Waltzing Matilda

Saint Scavenger Hunt @ Waltzing Matilda

All Saints Day 20 Questions @ Catholic Playground

Table Games and Activities

Guess Who Saint Version @ Shower of Roses

Finding Truth in Halloween Coloring Book @ Look to Him and Be Radiant

Catholic I Spy Pages @ Catholic Inspired

Beatitude Modern Saints Game (Old Maid) @ Look to Him and Be Radiant

Decorations

Using Coloring Pages as Décor @ Under Her Starry Mantle

All Saints Day Banner @ Shower of Roses

Heavenly Entryway @ Just Like Mary

All Saints Day Party Printables @ Eyes on Heaven

Food

Happy Saints Cupcake Toppers @ Catholic Icing

Party Food Ideas and Labels @ Catholic Icing

St. Martha’s Bakery Cookie Decorating @ Just Like Mary

All Saints Day Party Food Ideas @ A Knotted Life

Crafts

Saints in Heaven Craft @ Catholic Icing

St. Joseph Wooden Cross Craft @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is

All Saints Day Craft Bucket @ Catholic Icing

All Saints Day/Halloween Paper Dolls @ Paper Dali (Etsy) ($)

Heavenly Crown Craft @ Better Than Eden

Paint a Saint Pumpkin Painting @ Better Than Eden

All Saints Day Coloring Page @ Catholic Playground

All Saints Day Magnets @ Catholic Playground

Saint Coloring Pages @ Catholic Playground, Waltzing Matilda, Saints to Color, Coloring Saints, Paper Dali,

Saint Activity Book @ Eyes on Heaven

Tot and Preschool Fun

ABC Toilet Paper Roll Saints @ Catholic Icing ($)

St. Isadore Produce Sort @ Catholic Inspired

Saint Lacing Cards @ Catholic Playground

Costumes

Tween/Teen Saint Tshirts @ Waltzing Matilda

Costume Ideas for Girls @ Catholic Icing

Costume Ideas for Boys @ Catholic Icing

Girl Costume Ideas @ Catholic Inspired

Boy Costume Ideas @ Catholic Inspired

Over 150 All Saints Day Costumes @ Catholic All Year

Misc.

Saint Parade and Litany @ A Knotted Life

Canned Food Admission @ Just Like Mary

Thanks for reading!

October Saints and Feast Days

Month of October

October Activities for Catholic Families @ Real Life at Home

October Saints and Feast Days Word Search @ Real Life at Home

October Book Lists @ Shower of Roses

October Copywork @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is (Coming Soon!)

October is the also the month of the Rosary.

Coloring Pages:

Rosary Coloring Book @ Teacher House

Activities:

Rosary Holder @ Catholic Playground

Rosary Prayer Sheets @ Catholic Inspired

Rosary Pumpkin Centerpiece @ Family at the Foot of the Cross

October 1^st – St. Therese of Lisieux

St. Therese was a cloistered Carmelite nun, raised by an incredibly holy family, who died from consumption at a very young age.  Her hallmark was doing her daily tasks humbly and with great love.  She is a doctor of the church.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. Therese of Lisieux @ City Wife, Country Life

St. Therese w/ sister & in habit (2) @ Catholic Playground

St. Therese (3) @ Little Ways

St. Therese as a Child and In a Habit (2) @ Waltzing Matilda

St. Therese Paper Doll @ Paper Dali

Activities:

St. Therese Stationary @ Catholic Playground

St. Therese of Lisieux Activity Page @ Catholic Playground

St. Therese Manicure @ Catholic Playground

St. Therese Sacrifice Beads @ Little Ways

Activity Sheets @ Shower of Roses

Paper Flowers @ Family at the Foot of the Cross

Therese of Lisieux Worksheets @ Sadlier

Food:

Easy Mini Eclairs @ Catholic Cuisine

Fruit Roll-up Roses @ Catholic Cuisine

Rose Garden Tea Sandwiches @ Catholic Cuisine

Fiore Rose @ Catholic Cuisine

Apple Roses @ Catholic Cuisine

Rose Cupcakes @ Catholic Icing

Paid Resources:

St. Therese of Lisieux Puzzle Blocks @ Catholic Playground

St. Therese Paper Dolls @ Catholic Icing

St. Therese Printable and Worksheet Packet @ Real Life at Home

October 2^nd – Guardian Angels

Guardian Angels are personal spirits assigned to protect and guide human beings.  Read more about them at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

Guardian Angel @ Drawn 2B Creative

Guardian Angel @ Waltzing Matilda

Guardian Angel @ St. John the Baptist

Activities

Guardian Angels Copywork and Bookmark @ Catholic Inspired

Read Angel in the Waters (free if you don’t own) @ Regina Doman

Guardian Angel Crafts @ Catholic Icing

Guardian Angel Draw/Write/Pray @ Teachers Pay Teachers

Food:

Angel Kisses @ Catholic Cuisine

Pumpkin Angel Food Cupcakes @ Catholic Cuisine

October 4^th – St. Francis de Assisi

Founder of the Franciscans and great lover of nature.  He created the modern nativity scene and received the stigmata of Jesus.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. Francis Coloring Page @ Waltzing Matilda

St. Francis @ City Wife, Country Life

St. Francis and Animals @ Catholic Playground

St. Francis of Assisi @ St. John the Baptist

Activities:

St. Francis Playdate @ Real Life at Home

St. Francis Journal/Writing @ Sadlier

St. Francis Crafts @ Catholic Icing

St. Francis Lesson Ideas @ OCP

St. Francis Book Suggestions @ Shower of Roses

St. Francis Notebooking Page @ Catholic Inspired

St. Francis of Assisi Craft @ Catholic Inspired

St. Francis of Assisi Crossword @ Real Life at Home

St. Francis Playdate @ Shower of Roses

Food:

Tonsure Cake @ Under Her Starry Mantle

Wolf Paw Cookies @ Catholic Cuisine

Wolf’s Teeth Cookies @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Francis Pot Pie Soup @ Catholic Cuisine

San Francisco Pork Chops @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Francis Friendly Beasts Crunch @ Catholic Cuisine

Paid Resources:

St. Francis Printables and Worksheet Packet @ Real Life at Home

October 5^th – St. Faustina Kowalska

Polish nun who instituted the devotion to the Divine Mercy after Jesus appeared to her.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. Faustina @ City Wife, Country Life

Activities:

Divine Mercy Links @ Homeschool is Where the Heart Is

Food:

Rays of Mercy Fruit Platter @ Catholic Cuisine

Divine Mercy Pancakes @ Catholic Cuisine

St. Faustina Soup @ Catholic Cuisine

October 6^th: St. Bruno

Founder of the Carthusian order and personal counselor to Pope Urban II.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. Bruno @ Waltzing Matilda

October 6^th: Bl. Marie Rose Durocher

Canadian nun who founded the Sisters of the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

Bl. Marie Rose Durocher @ City Wife, Country Life

October 7^th: Our Lady of the Rosary

A feast instituted by Pope Pius V after the naval victory of Christendom over the Turks at the Battle of Lepanto.  Read more at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

Our Lady of the Rosary @ City Wife, Country Life

Our Lady of the Rosary @ Waltzing Matilda

Our Lady of the Rosary w/ St. Catherine and St. Dominic @ St. John the Baptist

Food:

Cupcake Rosary @ Catholic Cuisine

Edible Rosary @ Catholic Playground

October 9^th: Bl. John Henry Cardinal Newman

Anglican pastor who converted to Catholicism and eventually became a cardinal.  Read more at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

Bl. John Henry Cardinal Newman @ City Wife, Country Life

October 11^th: St. John XXIII

Italian Pope who convened the 2^nd Vatican Council.  His primary role as a shepherd led him to focus on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

Pope Saint John XXIII @ Catholic Playground

Activities:

St. John XXIII Worksheets @ Sadlier

October 15^th: St. Teresa of Avila

Spanish Carmelite mystic and doctor of the church.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. Teresa of Avila @ City Wife, Country Life

St. Teresa of Avila @ Catholic Playground

St. Teresa of Avila Icon @ Waltzing Matilda

St. Teresa of Avila @ Waltzing Matilda

Activities:

St. Teresa of Avila Worksheets @ Sadlier

Food:

Pan de Santa Teresa @ Catholic Cuisine

Sopa de Ajo Castellana @ Catholic Cuisine

Yemas de Santa Teresa @ Catholic Cuisine

October 16^th: St. Gerard Majella

Redemptorist also known as The Wonderworker.  Had a great care for the sick and women in childbirth.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. Gerard Majella @ City Wife, Country Life

Activities:

Printable Saint Gerard Notecard @ Catholic Icing

October 16^th: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Visitation nun who had a great love of the Blessed Sacrament and helped develop the devotional habit of the holy hour.  Read more about her at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque @ City Wife, Country Life

St. Margaret Mary @ Waltzing Matilda

Food:

Sacred Heart Cream Cheese & Chips @ Catholic Cuisine

Sacred Heart Strawberry Cupcakes @ Catholic Cuisine

October 17^th: St. Ignatius of Antioch

Early bishop who was martyred by being thrown to the lions in Rome.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. Ignatius of Antioch @ City Wife, Country Life

October 18^th: St. Luke

Author of the third gospel and traveling companion to St. Paul.  He was also an artist and was said to have painted many portraits of the Virgin Mary.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. Luke the Evangelist @ City Wife, Country Life

St. Luke @ Waltzing Matilda

Food:

St. Luke’s Artist Palette Cookies @ Catholic Cuisine

October 19^th: Sts. Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf and Companions

Group of Jesuit priests martyred at the hands of Canadian Native Americans.  Read more about them at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

The North American Martyrs @ City Wife, Country Life

Food:

Indian Pudding @ Catholic Culture

October 20^th: St. Paul of the Cross

Founded the congregation of the Passionists devoted to the care of the poor and the sick.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

Food:

Passionist Cupcakes @ Catholic Culture

October 22^nd: St. John Paul II

Beloved and prolific 20^th century pope from Poland.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

Pope John Paul II @ Culture of Life Studies

John Paul II @ St. Faustina

Activities:

John Paul II Mitre Craft @ Catholic Icing

Food:

Pierogi @ Catholic Cuisine

Papal Cream Cake @ Catholic Cuisine

October 23^rd: St. John of Capistrano

Italian priest, crusader, and reformer of heretics.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. John of Capistrano @ Waltzing Matilda

October 24^th: St. Anthony Claret

Founder of the Claretians, confessor to the Spanish queen, and Archbishop of Cuba for a time.  Read more about him at Catholic Culture.

Coloring Pages:

St. Anthony Marie Claret @ City Wife, Country Life

Food:

Cuban Beans and Rice @ Catholic Culture

October 28^th: Sts. Simon and Jude

Apostles and martyrs.  Read more about them at Catholic Culture. 

Coloring Pages:

St. Jude Thaddeus @ City Wife, Country Life

St. Simon the Zealot @ City Wife, Country Life

Activities:

St. Jude Minibook @ Drawn 2B Creative

St. Jude Prayer Board @ Equipping Catholic Families

Thanks for reading!

Simple Black Bean Cilantro Burgers

So here's the thing. We've gone VEGAN here in Chez Watje. Well mostly. It's kind of complicated, but that's an explanation for another post. The main thing to know here is that we've been looking for simple vegan meals that don't break the bank, don't take 3 hours to cook, aren't spicy, and don't feature vegetables prominently due to the boys in the house and their veggie-hating gag reflexes. In case you were wondering, that "simple" criteria rules out pretty much every vegan meal featured on Pinterest...

In desperation, and lack of groceries, I decided to make some black bean burgers using some leftovers ingredients from other meals this week. The verdict? Quick, easy to make, and nobody gagged. In this house we call that a win!  Even though this doesn't have the texture or taste of a regular burger (or even a store bought veggie burger!) this will have a permanent spot on our dinner rotation!  Even if your family hasn't taken the crazy train to vegan town, this is a great healthy meal that even the carnivores will (might) enjoy. 

Ingredients

1/2c onion

1/4c corn

1/8c cilantro
1 can black beans, drained

Egg Replacer - 1T flax meal + 3T water (whisk and rest 5min)

1/4c salsa, mild

3/4c bread crumbs

1 tsp garlic salt

2 tsp lime juice

Add onion, corn, and cilantro to a food processor and chop to desired texture.  Add black beans and repeat.  Add mixture and remaining ingredients to a bowl and combine.  Form patties, remembering that these will not shrink like meat patties.  Cook 5 minutes each side and enjoy!

Serves: 4-5