Name: Prosiutto-Mushroom Ravioli W/fried Sage
Ingredients: 2 tb Olive oil; 2 tb Shallots; minced; 1/2 lb Prosciutto; julienned; 2 c Wild mushrooms; sliced; 2 ts Garlic; minced; 2/3 c Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; grated plus; 1/4 c For garnish; 2 Sheets fresh pasta (8x10); 1/4 c Cornmeal; 1 Bottle truffle oil; 15 Sage leaves; Salt and pepper; Oil for frying

Though God owes us no explanation, one or all of the following possible objectives may help us understand “why” God decrees such fear-producing events (in nature) – (see Psalm 135:6-7; Lamentations 3:38): 1. God is recognized as powerful and not to be trifled with. God often asserted that cataclysmic events were done to display His power to men (Exodus 9:14-16; 14:31). 2. Society is warned of the greatest calamity, eternal judgment. A physical disaster is nothing compared with eternal damnation. A hurricane is an announcement: “If you don’t repent, worse than this is coming” (Luke 13:1-5). 3. Some people are deservedly punished for their rebellion. The Bible states that “the wrath of God is revealed [lit. is being revealed] from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men” (Romans 1:18). That means now. Hurricanes are just one of the ways that might happen (Psalm 7:11-13). 4. Some true believers are tested or disciplined and made stronger in their faith. The same storm that judges a non-believing man may be the crucible of testing and/or chastisement for a true Christian, and will toughen and purify him for the future (James 1:2-3; Hebrews 12:5-11). 5. Believers may be taken to heaven; and some enemies of God may be removed from the earth. This is a reality that is hard to accept, but nonetheless true. The Bible says that our days are ordained by God even before one of them is lived (Psalm 139:16). He also promises that many rebellious people will face a calamitous end (Psalm 73:18-19). 6. The godly are given an opportunity to love sacrificially. Because of the nature of the true believer, you will always find Christians among those on the scene helping to relieve the distress (1 John 3:17; Galatians 6:10). Their love may point many to Christ.

Jim Elliff

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy, Eggs		Meat/pork	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Olive oil
2	tb	Shallots; minced
1/2	lb	Prosciutto; julienned
2	c	Wild mushrooms; sliced
2	ts	Garlic; minced
2/3	c	Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; grated plus
1/4	c	For garnish
2		Sheets fresh pasta (8×10)
1/4	c	Cornmeal
1		Bottle truffle oil
15		Sage leaves
		Salt and pepper
		Oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

Date: 29 Apr 96 20:50:26 EDT
From: "Lisabeth Crawford (Pooh)" <104105.1416@CompuServe.COM>
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.  When the oil is hot, saute the
shallots for 30 seconds. Add the mushroom and saute for 2 minutes. Add the
garlic and prosciutto, saute for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and turn into mixing bowl. Stir cheese into mushroom
mixture and allow to cool. Slice the sheets of pasta into thirds. Using a
hand ravioli molder place one sheet of pasta down. Spoon in 2 tablespoons
of the mushroom mixture in each square. Place a sheet of pasta over the
filling. Press the 2 sheets together using a wooden bowl. The pasta should
be slightly mosit around the edges so the ravioli will seal completely.
Bring a pot od salted water to a boil. Drop the ravioli into the boiling
water and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the pasta floats for 1 minute.
Remove the pasta and drain. Turn in a bowl with truffle oil. Season with
salt and pepper. Fry the sage leaves for 30 seconds. Remove from the fryer
and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper. Place the
ravioli in a shallow bowl. Srizzle the truffle oil over the pasta. Garnish
with the sage leaves and the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Source: Essence of Emeril, #2329, TVFN formatted by Lisa Crawford, 4/29/96
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