Majorcan Mushroom Tapas W/almond-garlic Streusel

Do you want to go to heaven? I mean, do you really want to go to heaven? Let’s remember that heaven is a place of perfect holiness. That means as we delight in beholding God’s glory now, it is as if we are, 2 Corinthians 3:18, “beholding [Him] as if in a mirror.” Heaven will be direct exposure to the fullness of His glory. Why there and not here? Because we still have sin. Yet the split second Christians die, they are instantly transformed to be as righteous as Christ. Now we are declared as perfectly righteous as Christ. Then we will be made as perfectly righteous as Christ. If you are in Christ, this will be your state into all of eternity. Therefore I have to make the two following conclusions: One, we can think of our time here on earth as we are being made more holy like God only as preparation for our future existence with Him. And two, if you really want to go to heaven and be as holy as God throughout all of eternity, isn’t it safe to assume you’d desire it right now as well?

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	English		1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Bays english muffin crumbs
		about 1 muffin
1	T	Olive oil
3		Cloves garlic, chopped
1/4	t	Freshly ground black pepper
1/4	c	Sliced almonds, broken
2	T	Olive oil
1/3	c	Finely chopped shallots
1	t	Minced garlic
12	oz	Mixed mushrooms*, thinly
		sliced
2	T	Dry sherry
1/2	t	Salt
1	T	Finely chopped fresh thyme
		leaves
5		Bays english muffins, split
		and lightly toasted
1 1/2	c	Mascarpone cheese, room
		temperature
		Thyme leaves, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

(*preferred mix-button, cremini, shiitake, oyster) Combine crumbs,
oil, garlic, pepper and almonds in large skillet. Cook over medium
heat, stirring constantly until crumbs and almonds are light golden
brown. Remove from skillet and set aside to cool.  Majorcan Mushroom
Mixture: Using same skillet, wipe clean; add oil,  heating to medium.
Saute shallots and garlic until soft, about 2  minutes. Add mushrooms,
sherry and salt; saute until mushrooms are  tender, about 10 to 12
minutes. Stir in thyme and continue to cook  until most of liquid
evaporates. Spread muffin "tapas" with cheese.  Top cheese evenly with
mushroom mixture; place "tapas" on baking  sheet. Bake at 350Â° F until
hot, about 5 minutes. Spoon  Almond-Garlic Streusel over mushroom.
Garnish with thyme. if desired.  Makes 10 appetizers  Recipe Contest
Winner Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by SuzyWert@aol.com  on Feb 13, 1998

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