“Man’s religion” does not deal honestly, either with God or with himself. He is obliged to give a much better representation of himself than the case warrants. He is obliged to profess to be what he thinks he ought to be, and what he supposes God wishes him to be. He practices deceit upon his own conscience; and he tries to practice the same deceit upon God. The whole of man’s religion may be said to be founded upon this dishonest dealing.

Horatius Bonar

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains		Vegetable	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/4	c	Bacon fat or other shortening
2		Yellow crookneck squash; thinly sliced
2		Zucchini; thinly sliced
1	md	Onion; finely chopped
1		Red bell pepper; seeded and chopped
1		Green bell pepper; seeded and chopped
1	cn	(4-oz) chopped green chilies; drained (optional)
1		Clove garlic; minced
3		Ears corn
1	lg	Tomato; peeled and diced
1	c	Green beans; cut in 1/2 inch slices
1/2	c	Water
1	ts	Salt
		Freshly ground pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt bacon fat in a heavy pan and add squash, onion, peppers, chilies and
garlic. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes. Cut kernels from corn cobs and
add corn, tomato, beans, water and salt to mixture. Cover and simmer until
the vegetables are tender. Correct seasonings and add freshly ground
pepper. Yield: 8 servings.
MARY ANN WRIGHT
NAPERVILLE, IL
From <Traditions: A Taste of the Good Life>, by the Little Rock (AR) Junior
League.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive,
http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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