The first degree [of temptation] relates to the mind – it is dragged away from its duties by the deceit of sin. The second aims at the affections – they are enticed and entangled. The third overcomes the will – the consent of the will is the conception of actual sin. The fourth degree disrupts our way of life as sin is born into it. The fifth is the flesh’s goal, a hardened life of sin, which leads to eternal death (James 1:14-15).

Kris Lundgaard

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Dairy		Appetizers, Vegetables	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

18	sl	Soft white bread; crusts removed
3	tb	Unsalted butter; melted
6	oz	Marinated artichoke hearts drained & finely chopped
3	tb	Mayonnaise
1	tb	Scallion; finely chopped chop some of tops/garnish
1/4	c	Parmesan cheese; grated
1	tb	Parmesan cheese; grated

INSTRUCTIONS

Roll each bread slice flat with a rolling pin and trim it to form a 2 1/2"
square.  Brush both sides of the squares lightly with the butter and fit th
squares into gem muffin tins, pressing the bread against the sides of the
tins.  Bake the croustades in the middle of a preheated 350 deg. oven 12-14
minutes, oruntil the edges are pale golden. These may be made 2 days in
advance & kept in an airtight container. In a bowl stir together the artich
hearts, mayonnaise, 1 tb of the scallion, 1/4 c of the Parmesan, and salt &
pepper to taste. Divide the mixture by heaping teaspoons among the croustad
and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top. Broil the croustades under a
preheated broiler about 6" from the heat, being careful not to let the
croustade edges burn, for 1 minute, or until the filling is bubbling. Garni
the croustades with the scallion green and arrange 3 of them on each of 6
small plates. From Best of Gourmet 1992.
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