Month: March 2013

Three Days Three Truths

Posted on by TheIrishLady in Inspiring

There are three truths I am pondering this Easter  when Christ died for our sins

beginning with the first day or Good Friday as we call it today:

1.  He stretched out His arms and He died…

When asked how much He loved us, He required nothing and gave all so that we are forgiven.

2.  He died for tax collectors like us…

We all have been Pharisees at times by our claims of holiness, but by repentance we come back to Jesus knowing that there is no one holy without Him.  Even though it is terribly painful to be rebuked, I thank Him for the reminder that I am a despised tax collector; but,  for and with,  the Hope of Christ.

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Luke Chapter 18:

9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

3. It is finished…

Some would like to keep Jesus on the cross hanging and crucified or in the arms of Mary as an infant, but  HE IS RISEN!,  HE  is victorious and  He is seated at the right hand God.  He is the finisher of our faith!

 The Race of Faith

Hebrews Chapter 12:

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Cole Slaw

Posted on by TheIrishLady in Cooking

Cole Slaw

Recipe Adapted From: ” Mitford Cookbook”

Ingredients:

2     Bags Cabbage for Cole Slaw

2     Teaspoons Salt

1      Bunch Green Onions Sliced

1/2   Cup Sour Cream

1/2   Cup Mayonnaise

3       Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

1       Tablespoon Lemon Juice

1/4    Cup Sugar or Splenda

Fresh Ground Pepper

Preparation:

Toss the cabbage with the salt.    Mix together the cabbage and green onions in a large bowl.  In another bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and pepper.  Add the dressing to the cabbage and onions.   Mix well and refrigerate until well chilled.

Fried Shrimp

Posted on by TheIrishLady in Cooking

Fried Shrimp

 

Fried Shrimp is one of my specialty dishes that I cook on special occasions.  It’s one of those recipes that is not measured by cups and teaspoons, but by touch and specific name brand ingredients to insure that the taste is always a high quality.  Make sure to use the the name brands because others will not provide the same quality taste.

Ingredients:

2lbs  Large Deveined  Shrimp

King Arthur Unbleached All Purpose Flour

LouAna Canola Cooking Oil

Lawry’s Garlic Salt with Parsley

Three Large Eggs

 

Preparation:

Peel, rinse and then butterfly shrimp by cutting a slit a little deeper on the back side of the shrimp allowing the shrimp to open up a little more.  Use a large heavy duty skillet.  Fill skillet  with LouAna Cooking Oil (enough to cover shrimp) that will fry consistently while maintaining the heat.  Turn burner on medium to start heating cooking oil.  Place about two cups of flour in a dish, salt liberally with the garlic salt and mix together.  Place shrimp in a large bowl and break eggs over shrimp and stir to cover completely.   Dredge  shrimp in flour.  Test oil by dropping a splash of flour into skillet if it rises then oil is ready.  Drop shrimp into oil,  careful to not place too many in skillet.  Allow shrimp to turn a light golden color like the picture turning after two minutes to other side.  Shrimp will cook very fast so watch carefully.  Enjoy!