Strength for Our Bones + Biscuits and Gravy

Praise for Today – Strength for Our Bones

I have always loved Proverbs 3:5-6.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

These two Bible verses provide encouragement when we’re facing life decisions. It’s comforting to know that God will direct our paths. We can trust Him and rest in His peace. But there is more to this passage in the Bible if we read the next two verses.

“Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the LORD and depart from evil.
It will be health to your flesh,
And strength to your bones.” Proverbs 3:7,8 (NIV)

This reminds us that trusting and following God is better than trusting our own ideas. It gives us strength for our bones. Following God’s ways brings many blessings, including good health.

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Recipe for Today – Biscuits & Gravy

 

Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® Mix
• 1 cup whole wheat flour, plus 2 or 3 Tbs to spread onto wax paper
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup ground flax meal
• ¾ cup almond milk

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425 degree F.
2. Spray cookie sheet with Pam® or other cooking spray
3. Place 2 or 3 Tbs whole wheat flour on sheet of wax paper
4. Mix all ingredients, start with spoon, and then use hands to knead into soft dough.
5. Shape dough into a long roll about 2 inches thick.
6. Place on wax paper and kneed some of the extra flour from the wax paper into the dough if dough is too wet or sticky; add enough flour until the dough is not sticky
7. Slice into about 8 pieces, form pieces into biscuit shape, and place on cookie sheet already sprayed with cooking spray
8. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes

Gravy

Ingredients

• ½ cup Boca meatless ground crumbles
• ½ cup raw cashew pieces
• 2 ½ cups water
• 2 Tbs corn starch
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp granulated garlic
• 2 tsp granulated onion
• 2 Tbs Tamari soy sauce

Steps

1. Place half cup Boca meatless ground crumbles in medium size sauce pan over low to medium heat to start thawing
2. Blend cashews in a dry blender until ground into a fine powder
3. Add water and blend
4. Add all other ingredients and blend until very smooth, this could take a of couple minutes or more depending on the power of your blender
5. Add gravy mixture to the Boca meatless ground crumbles in the sauce pan and bring mixture to a boil, stirring continuously until thick. This only takes a few minutes. Remove from heat once the gravy has thickened.

Notes

• To make ground flax meal, I buy flax seed whole and grind it in a small coffee grinder I purchased at Wal-Mart. Another option is to buy the flax seed already ground and keep it in the freezer. I like the brand my mom found for me at Costco: Flax USA, organic golden flax.
• Tamari is a gluten-free soy sauce that I usually find in any grocery store where soy sauce is sold.