O sirs! There is in a crucified Jesus – something proportionate to all the straits, needs, necessities, and desires of His poor people. He is bread to nourish them, a garment to cover and adorn them, a physician to heal them, a counselor to advise them, a captain to defend them, a prince to rule them, a prophet to teach them, a priest to make atonement for them; a husband to protect them, a father to provide for them, a brother to relieve them, a foundation to support them, a head to guide them, a treasure to enrich them, a sun to enlighten them, and a fountain to cleanse them! What more can any Christian desire – to satisfy him and save him; and to make him holy and happy – in time and eternity?

Thomas Brooks

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy	California	La times, Latimes1	6	servings

INGREDIENTS

8	c	Chicken broth
2	ts	Cumin
3	ts	Ground New Mexico chile powder
1 1/2	lb	Boneless skinless chicken breasts; diced
1	c	Diced onions
1	c	Diced celery
2		Minced jalapenos
		(or 1/2 cup minced canned jalapenos)
1	tb	Minced garlic
3/4	c	Butter
1/2	c	Flour
1/2	c	Half-and-half
1/4	c	Minced cilantro
3/4	c	Chopped green onions
1 1/2	c	Shredded Jack cheese; optional
2	c	Tortilla strips

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring chicken broth, cumin and chile powder to boil. Meanwhile, saute
chicken, onions, celery, jalapenos and garlic in 1/4 cup butter in
skillet over medium heat until chicken juices run clear when pricked
with fork, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Melt
remaining 1/2 cup butter in same skillet over medium-low heat. Stir
in flour to make roux and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir
roux into boiling stock, then add chicken-vegetable mixture. Remove
from heat and add half-and-half and cilantro, stirring until smooth.
Garnish with chopped green onions, cheese and tortilla strips. Yields
6 servings.
Each serving: 532 calories; 1,420 mg sodium; 120 mg cholesterol; 33
grams fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 31 grams protein; 2.31 grams fiber
Recipe Source: Los Angeles Times - 03-24-1999 Recipe from California
Grill in Camarillo, CA
Formatted for Mastercook by Lynn Thomas - Lynn_Thomas@prodigy.net
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

A Message from our Provider:

“We see a only a glimmering of the plans of God…”

As a wise, skilled pharmacist mixes medicine, our heavenly Father wisely mixes exactly the right measure of bitter things and sweet, to do us good. Too much joy would intoxicate us. Too much misery would drive us to despair. Too much sorrow would crush us. Too much suffering would break our spirits. Too much pleasure would ruin us. Too much defeat would discourage us. Too much success would puff us up. Too much failure would keep us from doing anything. Too much criticism would harden us. Too much praise would exalt us. Our great God knows exactly what we need. His Providence is wisely designed and sovereignly sent for our good!

Don Fortner