Name: Larry's Crispy Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 lb Russet Potatoes -- boiled in skins till; 1 bn Green Onions -- chopped; 2 ts Basil -- crushed, or Italian herb seasoning Black Pepper -- freshly ground; 1/2 c Vegetarian Broth -- chicken flavored Paprika -- Hungarian; 3 tb Italian Parsley -- freshly chopped, or -- fresh basil -- for garnish

Once we understand the nature of the enemy, we must put on the proper armament. For this let us picture the old warrior Paul in his own spiritual armor (Eph. 6:10-17). 1. He has worn his war belt so long that it is sweat through and salt-stained and comfortable like an old horse’s bridle, and it holds everything perfectly in place. The “belt of truth,” God’s truth, has girt him tight for years, so that it permeates his life and truth reigns within. He is armed with the clear eyes of a clear conscience. He can face anything. 2. His torso is sheathed with a battle-tarnished breastplate. It is crisscrossed with great lateral grooves from slicing sword blows and dented from enemy artillery. The “breastplate of righteousness” has preserved his vitals intact. His holy life has rendered his heart impervious to the spiritual assaults of Satan. 3. His gnarled legs are comfortable in his ancient war boots. He has stood his ground on several continents. The boots are the “gospel of peace,” the peace with God that comes through faith in him, and the resultant peace of God – the sense of well-being in wholeness – shalom. He stands in peace, and being rooted in peace he cannot be moved. 4. Paul’s great shield terrifies the eyes, for the broken shafts and the many charred holes reveal him to be the victor of many fierce battles. He has held the “shield of faith” as he repeatedly believed God’s Word and so extinguished every fiery dart of doubt and sensuality and materialism. None have touched him. 5. On his old gray head he wears a helmet which has seen better days. Great dents mar its symmetry; reminders of furtive blows dealt him by the enemy. The “helmet of salvation,” the confidence of knowing that he is saved and will be saved, has allowed him to stand tall against the most vicious assaults. His imperial confidence gives him a regal bearing. 6. Then there is his sword. He was equal to a hundred when his sword flashed. The “sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” the ultimate offensive weapon, cut through everything – armor, flesh, glistening bone, and running marrow – even the soul (cf. Heb. 4:12). These are the weapons: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God – and any believer who resists with these will put the Devil and his armies to flight! This is not arrogance. This is the truth! You and I can withstand the Devil if we wear the armor God provides. “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (Jas. 4:7).

Kent Hughes

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Meats	Vegetarian	Low fat, Potatoes, Vegetarian	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Russet Potatoes — boiled in skins till
1	bn	Green Onions — chopped
2	ts	Basil — crushed, or Italian herb seasoning Black Pepper — freshly ground
1/2	c	Vegetarian Broth — chicken flavored Paprika — Hungarian
3	tb	Italian Parsley — freshly chopped, or — fresh basil — for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Peel cooked potatoes and dice in 1" cubes. Place in an 8x11x2" baking dish
that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with chopped green
onions, Italian seasoning, and freshly ground pepper. Mix gently with a
fork to distribute the ingred. Pour veg (chicken) stock over the potatoes
and sprinkle generously with Hungarian paprika. Bake in a preheated 400 deg
F. oven on upper shelf. Stir every 15 min until nicely browned and crisp,
about 45 min.  Place under broiler to complete browning before serving. To
Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped Italian parsley or fresh basil. Because
it is so easy to prepare, this dish lends itself nicely to outdoor
entertaining for lg parties. VARIATION: In step 4, after stirring, spray
with a mixture of 3 Tbsp mild soy sauce and 1/4 C water placed in a plastic
spray bottle. Stir again. Spray and stir every 15 min. This will, of
course, increase the sodium content of the recipe.
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