When I view a particular possibility as threatening, it imperils some value important to me. That is what I mean by threat. But suppose this threat is directed not to some modest finite value I love but to the very center of my value system, that focal value by which all my other values are viewed as valuable. Suppose my god is sex or my own physical health or the Democratic Party. If I experience one of these as under genuine threat, then I feel myself shake to the depths. In this way, idolatry intensifies anxiety.

Thomas Oden

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy		Essnce09	2	servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Pecans; finely chopped, plus
1	tb	Toasted chopped pecans; for garnish
2	tb	Diced shallots
3	tb	Butter
1	c	Homemade or canned cooked pumpkin
2		Sheets Homemade or prepared pasta
		(about 9- by 13-inches each)
2		Eggs; beaten, for egg wash
1	tb	Chopped parsley; for garnish
2	tb	Parmesan cheese; for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small skillet sweat 1/2 cup pecans and shallots in 1 tablespoon of
butter until shallot is tender, about 5 minutes. Let cool. In a small bowl,
combine pecan mixture with pumpkin. On a lightly-floured surface, spread
out 1 pasta sheet. Mound 1 tablespoon pumpkin mixture at 1-inch intervals
and top with second pasta sheet; press between mounds of filling to seal,
squeezing out air. Use a ravioli wheel to cut into ravioli. Bring a large
pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in ravioli and cook until they float to
the surface and are tender, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on their freshness.
In a large skillet melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Drain
ravioli in a colander, transfer to skillet and toss in butter to coat. Add
remaining toasted pecans and parsley. Serve in a warm plate, sprinkled with
Parmesan. This recipe yields 2 servings.
Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD
NETWORK - (Show # EE-052 broadcast 03-17-1997) Downloaded from their
Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com
Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com
03-17-1997
Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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