More on Grace

                                                                                              

Grace comes to us only in the discovery of our total helplessness. We are like a caterpillar in a ring of fire. Deliverance can only come from above.  

                        - From Fear to Freedom, by Rose Marie Miller

                                                          

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed; 

                                  -2 Corinthians 9:8


Listen to U2's song, GRACE... "it travels outside of Karma"

Broccoli and Pine Nut Pesto Pasta

6 ounces dries penne pasta, or 3 cups
8 oz of broccoli, cut into florets
2 TBSP pine nuts
3 TBSP olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 chile, seeded and finely chopped (or hot pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp)
1/2 lemon
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
fresh grated parmesan cheese


Cook the pasta al dente.  Cook the broccoli in boiling water until soft, about 10-12 minutes.  Meanwhile, heat a dry skillet until hot and toast the pine nuts, turning often, for 3-4 minutes.  They should be golden.  Heat the olive oil in a small pan and add the garlic and chile.  Gently cook for 2-3 minutes.  Drain the broccoli and crush coarsely with a fork.  To the drained pasta, add the broccoli, garlic and chile oil, and toasted pine nuts.  Squeeze in the juice from 1/2 lemon, and salt and pepper to taste.  Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.