But how do we get [wisdom]? There are several basic prerequisites. 1. Admit our need. Solomon said, “With the humble is wisdom” (Proverbs 11:2). The humble are those who do not think more highly of themselves than they should. They are willing to admit that they do not have all the answers, that their opinions may not always be right, and that they need to know the mind of God. In other words, they have a teachable spirit. 2. Fear the Lord. The Psalmist said, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (Psalm 111:10). To fear God is not to cower before Him in terror, but to bow before Him in awe, respect, and total trust in His purposes for our lives. 3. Study God’s Word. By loving God’s Word and meditating on it daily, the Psalmist discovered that he was wiser than his enemies, that he had more insight than his teachers, and more understanding than the aged (Psalm 119:97-100). 4. Pray. “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). Sometimes praying for wisdom is the last thing we think to do when we face a knotty problem, a difficult decision, a pressing emergency, or an alarming crisis. The Lord is standing ready to give us His wisdom and we often think about everything we can do to work out the problem except talking to Him about it.

Richard Strauss

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Meats, Dairy, Eggs, Vegetables		Appetizers, Posted	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	md	Onion
1/4	c	Sesame seeds; divided
1	sl	Fresh bread
1 1/2	lb	Ground beef
1/4	c	Milk
1		Egg
1/2	ts	Salt
1/8	ts	Black pepper
1/8	ts	Ground ginger
4	tb	Vegetable oil; divided
4	tb	Butter or margarine; divided
1	c	Beef broth
		Parsley sprigs for garnish
2	tb	Butter or margarine
2	tb	All-purpose flour
1/2	ts	Ground ginger
1/4	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Beef broth
1	tb	Soy sauce
2	tb	Toasted sesame seeds
3/4	c	Sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS

MEATBALLS
SESAME SOUR CREAM SAUCE
MEATBALLS: 1) To chop onion in food processor, peel and quarter onion;
place in bowl. Pulse 4 to 7 times until onion is finely chopped. Scrape
bowl once during chopping. CHop enough onion to measure 2/3 cup. Drain
onions, if needed.
Set aside.
2) To toast sesame seeds, spread seeds in large, dry skillet.  Shake
skillet over medium-low heat until seeds begin to pop and turn golden,
about 3 minutes. Set aside 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for
Sesame-Sour Cream Sauce.
3) Cut bread slice into quarters.  Process bread quarters in food processor
or blender until fine crumbs form. Crumbs should measure 1/2 cup.
4) Combine ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper and
ginger in large bowl.
5) Place meat mixture on cutting board; pat evenly into 8x6-inch rectangle.
With sharp knife, cut meat into 48 (1-inch) squares; shape each square into
1-inch meatball.
6) Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over
medium heat. Cook half the meatballs until brown on all sides, 8 to 9
minutes. Add 1/2 cup broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce
heat to low. Simmer, covered, 5 to 10 minutes. Set ccoked meatballs aside.
Repeat with remaining meatballs, using remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2
tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup broth.
7) Meanwhile, prepare Sesame-Sour Cream Sauce.  Place hot meatballs in
serving bowl; top with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons toasted
sesame seeds. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
Makes 4 dozen meatballs.
SESAME-SOUR CREAM SAUCE:
1) Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat.  Blend in flour, ginger
andsalt.  Cook until bubbly, about 1 minute.  Add beef broth.  Cook until
thickened, stirring constantly, for an additional minute.  Add soy sauce
and sesame seeds.
2) Remove from heat; pour into small bowl.  Add sour cream, stirring until
smooth.
Makes 1 1/2 cups.
MC by Bill Camarota gfx4tv@acy.digex.net
Recipe By     : Creative Cooking Collection Cookbook
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #314
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 02:19:03 -0500 (EST)
From: Bill Camarota <gfx4tv@acy.digex.net>

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