Combing the historical significance of the Christmas Nativity with the diversity of cultures and artists that have interpreted it through the ages, "Finding Bethlehem" guides you thoughtful commentaries of theologians and collectors alike, to artist statements and the voices of "behind-thes-scenes" participants in the Festival, the book explores the spiritual and artistic meaning of the Nativity.
Potato, Leek, Gruyere, Oyster Mushroom Gratin
Serves 10
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
- 1 pound oyster mushrooms, halved if large
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 4 large)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 ¾ cups canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1 ¾ cups whipping cream
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 ¾ pounds russet potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced into rounds (about 8 cups)
- 2 ½ cups grated Gruyère cheese (about 10 ounces) Guoda works well too.
Mushroom and Rice Soup
Serves: 6
- ½ cup rice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¾ lb Oyster Mushrooms
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Vegetable Curry with Coucous
Fr. Joseph Tedesco
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