Name: Hot Hoppin' John Salad
Ingredients: 1 c Coarsely chopped ham; 1 c Chopped onion; divided; 2 Garlic cloves; minced; 1 tb Vegetable oil; 3 c Hot cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth); 16 oz Canned black-eyed peas rinsed and drained; 1 ts Hot pepper sauce; 1/2 ts Cracked black pepper; 1/4 ts Salt; 2 sl Bacon; 4 c Very finely shredded cabbage (green)

Disappointment is essential for spiritual growth. Sadly too many Christians have horrible theology and allow the disappointment to consume them. Instead of growing, they backslide. In the Bible we read that Joseph held to God’s promises despite horrible circumstances. And though Joseph did not specifically know the good that God was doing, he simply trusted God in faith that God was doing something good. Belief can never be predicated on understanding. If so, there would be no need for faith. Little did he know that God was in the process of making this young boy a man. God’s purposes for Joseph would stand despite the long delay. Yet there was a purpose in that delay for God to polish the instrument of God through affliction.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Meats		Salads, Main dish	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Coarsely chopped ham
1	c	Chopped onion; divided
2		Garlic cloves; minced
1	tb	Vegetable oil
3	c	Hot cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth)
16	oz	Canned black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
1	ts	Hot pepper sauce
1/2	ts	Cracked black pepper
1/4	ts	Salt
2	sl	Bacon
4	c	Very finely shredded cabbage (green)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook ham, 1/2 cup onion, and garlic in oil until lightly browned.  Stir in
rice, peas, hot sauce, pepper and salt.  Cook until thoroughly heated.
Place bacon in large skillet; cook until crisp; set aside.  Drain all but
1 tablespoon drippings.  Add cabbage and remaining onion; stir-fry until
tender-crisp.  Spoon onto large platter.  Ladle rice mixture into center
of cabbage; crumble bacon over top of salad.  Serve hot or at room
temperature.
Source: Seasonal Inspirations for Rice
Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/usarice.zip

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