Today, the pressure to fill auditoriums and services has driven many pastors to place the felt needs, or tastes, of the people above their duty to Christ. On every hand we hear of the Gospel being molded into a non-confrontative message intended to meet felt needs and impress the sinful heart. And, by most standards, this new philosophy of church life is working, as more and more auditoriums are filled with people hungry for a message that will affirm that they are actually on fairly good terms with the Almighty. But the biblical message is the message of the cross. It cuts right across the grain of the modern age's preoccupation with pride, tearing down the façade and exposing the wretchedness of the human heart… Unfortunately, while the modern “un-gospel” may fill seats, it is the true gospel of sin and grace that is “the power of God unto salvation” (Rom. 1:16).

David Hegg

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Meats	Spanish	Med01	4	servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Dried red beans; (lubes)
3	oz	Salt pork; in 1" batons
4	oz	Chorizo; sliced 1/2" pieces
4	tb	Extra-virgin olive oil
1		Spanish onion; chopped 1/2" dice
4		Garlic cloves; thinly sliced
15		Cayenne peppers
2	c	Red wine vinegar
2	tb	Salt
2	tb	Peppercorns
4		Garlic cloves; thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

Soak beans overnight and drain. In an 8-quart pot, place salt pork,
chorizo, olive oil, onion and garlic over medium heat. Cook until
onion is soft and golden and add beans and 6 cups of water. Bring to
a boil and simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender. Check for
seasoning and allow to simmer. Chop peppers into 1/4-inch rounds and
place in a jar. Pour vinegar, salt, peppercorns and remaining garlic
into jar and allow to steep 1 hour. To serve, place a ladle of beans
in a bowl and finish with 1 tablespoon of chili pickle. This recipe
yields 4 servings as a side dish or a light lunch.
Recipe Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD
NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A26 broadcast 02-02-1998) Downloaded from their
Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com
Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD -
jpmd44a@prodigy.com -or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net
02-05-1998
Recipe by: Mario Batali
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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