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It is one heart-quieting consideration in all the afflictions that befall us, that God has a special hand in them: “The Almighty hath afflicted me.” Instruments can no more stir till God gives them a commission, than the axe can cut of itself without a hand. Job eyed God in his affliction: therefore, as Augustine observes, he does not say, “The Lord gave, and the devil took away,” but “The Lord hath taken away.”
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Grilled "Mixed Grill"

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CATEGORY CUISINE TAG YIELD
Meats, Fruits French 1 Servings

INGREDIENTS

Choose chicken, sausage, beef, pork, and/or lamb, as you like, and as follows:
1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb Sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 c Grapefruit juice
3 tb Honey
2 tb Melted butter
1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Chopped fresh rosemary
2 tb Chopped fresh thyme
1 tb Chopped garlic
1 sm Onion, chopped
2 tb Lemon juice
1/2 c Oil
1 ts Dried thyme
1 ts Dried marjoram
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

LAMB MARINADE
Combine all ingredients in large non-reactive shallow dish; marinade
covered at room temperature for 2 hours, or covered in fridge for several
hours. Remove, reserving marinade, and thread chicken on its own skewer(s)
and sausage on its own skewer(s).
If using beef, combine shish-kabob sized pieces of fillet or sirloin with
bottled French dressing; marinate following same times as above. Remove
from marinade and thread onto its own skewer(s).
If using pork tenderloin, cut into similarly sized pieces, and add to
chicken/sausage marinade (increasing marinade ingredients if needed).
Thread onto its own skewer(s).
If using lamb, combine shish-kabob sized pieces with lamb marinade.
Marinate as above. Remove and thread onto its own skewer(s).
Grill over medium-hot coals, turning frequently, brushing with respective
marinades. Chicken will take about 15 minutes; sausage about 20-25 minutes;
pork, beef or lamb about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and pour on
remaining/respective marinade(s); cover with foil for about five minutes;
serve. Posted to Kitmailbox by Georgemmmc@aol.com on May 2, 1997

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