Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Basil

Most of us hear the word “will” and instinctively envision a celestial frown. The phrase “will of God” often conjures up the mental impression of an inflexible and colorless lawgiver whose sole concern is for his own reputation. But when I hear Paul speak of God’s “will” for human sexuality I think of his heart’s desire, his yearning, his fatherly passion for our maximum enjoyment of one of his most precious gifts. I hear God saying, “This is what I long for you to experience as a sexual being. I made you. I put those sexual impulses in your spirit and in your body. I created hormones. Trust me when I say that I know far better than you what will bring the greatest joy and optimum pleasure.” The point is simply that God’s “will” for you and me is always an expression of his love. So what exactly is it that God “wants” of us when it comes to our sexual behavior?

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains			15	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3		Ripe tomatoes, seeded and
		chopped
1/2		Red onion, cut in 1/4" dice
1		Peeled seeded cucumber, cut
		in 1/4" dice
1	c	Fresh basil leaves, shredded
		Coarse salt
		Freshly-ground black pepper
1/4	c	Extra-virgin olive oil, plus
		more
1	T	Red-wine vinegar
1		Baguette
2		Peeled garlic cloves -, to

INSTRUCTIONS

3
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and basil;
season lightly with salt and pepper. Add olive oil and vinegar, and
toss well to combine. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1
hour, but no longer than 3.  Heat broiler or grill pan. Cut bread
diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick  slices. Brush both sides lightly with
olive oil; grill or broil on  both sides until toasted.  Rub hot bread
lightly with garlic cloves on one side only. Sprinkle  with salt and
pepper, and top with tomato mixture. Let stand a few  minutes to allow
juices to soak into bread before serving.  Makes 15 to 20.  Source:
"Martha Stewart Living - <www.marthastewart.com>" S(Formatted  for
MC5): "by Lynn Thomas - Lynn_Thomas@prodigy.net"  Per serving: 122
Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (33% calories from  fat); 3g Protein;
17g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 187mg Sodium  Food Exchanges: 1
Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;  1 Fat; 0 Other
Carbohydrates  Recipe by: Martha Stewart  Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 25 Calories From Fat: 3 Total Fat: <1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 117.7mg Potassium: 263.1mg Carbohydrates: 4.9g Fiber: 2.8g Sugar: 1.2g Protein: 2.1g