Rev. Dave Kowaleski's Blog
"Dining on the Word"
In Jesus' ministry we see times when even he found it necessary to get away for a period of rest and refreshment. Many times he would go to a place away from the crowds and distractions. If this were important for Jesus it is something we too need to do for our health and well being.
One of the places I go to get away from the crowds and distractions is the kitchen. Not to eat, but to pull out a favorite recipe. I find that when I start measuring and reading the directions I can put all else aside, concentrate on what I'm preparing and end up with a creative and fulfilling result.
In thinking about this article, I thought of taking all of this a step further. For the course of this year and into next, I will be sharing some of my favorite recipes and looking at them from a biblical perspective. The title of this series will be "Dining on the Word." I hope that this will offer something different but meaningful to our journey of faith. Remember, some of Jesus' most effective ministry was centered around a meal.
February 2009
Today’s recipe is one that I have relied on for years. It’s one that I made when the children were young and it’s one that I could prepare anytime and know it is still one of their favorites. It is a Tuna Casserole with a combination of ingredients that we don’t normally see together. You might call it a comfort food that never looses its attractiveness.
It’s like that with the message of the Gospel, a letter of good news to all people. Even though it’s a recipe from centuries ago, it continues in its attractiveness and comfort today. Among all of its messages the main ingredient continues to be one that is needed by all. That ingredient is, “For God so loved the world that he gave….” (John 3:16). It’s God telling us that he loves us, that we are of great value and worth in his eyes, and that our lives have significance.
When you need some real comfort in your life open God’s recipe book of life and feast on the meal of his love.
Macaroni-Tuna Casserole
8 ounces macaroni 6 ½ ounce or 9 ¼ ounce can tuna,drained and flaked
2 ¼ tsp salt 2 tbs sliced stuffed green olives
2 tbs butter 1 tbs prepared mustard
¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup milk
¼ cup chopped green or red pepper ½ cup salad dressing (Miracle Whip)
10 ½ ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup ½ cup crushed potato chips or bread crumbs
OVEN 375 degrees
Cook macaroni in boiling water with 2 teaspoons salt 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Melt butter in skillet. Saute onion and pepper until tender. Remove from heat; stir in soup, tuna, olives, mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, milk, salad dressing and cooked macaroni. Turn into buttered 2-quart casserole; top with potato chips or bread crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
P.S. Sharon says it wonderful and you have got to try it.
