Tex-mex Cheese Tortilla Wedges^

In each case (in Matthew) there is no mere parallel being drawn: there is eschatological transcendence. That, Jesus, for example, is not merely another great Solomon: He is “greater than Solomon” (12:42). Likewise, He is “greater than the temple” (12:6), “greater than Jonah” (12:41). In the mist of all this, the clear implication is that He is also David’s greater son (12:3-4); in fact, this is precisely Jesus’ point in 22:45. Further, He is “Lord even of the Sabbath” (12:8). Similarly, Jesus is not merely a son of Abraham, privileged as that is. He is the son of Abraham par excellence, the one in whom the patriarchal promises reach their goal (1:1). He is not simply a representative of Israel – He is the true Israel (2:15, 16-18). His name is “Joshua,” but He is greater than His forebear and brings a greater deliverance: “for He shall save His people from their sins” (1:21). Moreover, it would have been very wrong to erect booths for Moses, Elijah, and Jesus: these two other men, great as they were, deserve no equal place with Jesus. “Hear Him” was the word from Heaven (17:5). He is greater than Elijah and greater than Moses – greater than the prophets and even the law itself.

Fred Zaspel

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	Mexican	Appetizers, Lunches, Mexican, Snacks, Summer	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Shredded nonfat mozzarella
		cheese
1	c	Shredded low-fat extra-sharp
		Cheddar
1/2	c	Chopped scallions
1/2	c	Chopped fresh cilantro
8		Flour tortillas, 10"
		diameter
1		Tomato, thinly sliced
1/2	c	Nonfat plain yogurt or
		nonfat sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, Cheddar, scallions, and
cilantro. Mix well. Divide the cheese mixture among 4 of the
tortillas. Top with the tomatoes. Top each tortilla with another
tortilla.  In a 10" no-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook each
tortira  sandwich for 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn and cook
for I  minute, or until the cheese melts. Transfer each to a plate.
With  kitchen scissors or a serrated knife, cut each tortilla sandwich
into  8 wedges. Top with the yogurt or sour cream.  Makes 32  Freeze
the cooled cooked tortilla sandwiches whole. Layer them Between  sheets
of freezer-quality foil, then wrap well in foil.  To use, thaw
overtnight in the refrigerator, then reheat in the oven  at 350'F for
15 minutes, or until hot. Cut into wedges, top with the  yogurt; or
sour cream.  These are convenient to have tucked in the freezer for
parties as  well as for lunch or supper main dishes. This recipe makes
enough to  serve 4 as an entree, accompanied by soup and a green salad.
Recipe by: Prevention's Freezer Cookbook - For the Freezer  Posted to
EAT-LF Digest by SuzyWert@aol.com on Jun 8, 1999, converted  by
MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 248 Calories From Fat: 98 Total Fat: 11.2g Cholesterol: 29.4mg Sodium: 700.7mg Potassium: 158.5mg Carbohydrates: 19.1g Fiber: 1.6g Sugar: 1.5g Protein: 17.4g