On this memorial of the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about John’s life and witness and what it meant for him to be the greatest of the prophets. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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Act of Love

O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

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RECIPES FROM RITA

Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

12 large hardboiled eggs peeled
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup cream cheese softened
2-3 Tablespoons pickled jalapenos chopped
1 Tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Up to 1 teaspoon sugar
Pepper to taste
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped real fine
Fresh jalapenos for garnish (optional but so good)

Instructions:

Cut the eggs in half lengthwise and add the yolks to a medium-sized bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork until it forms crumbles.
Add the mayonnaise, cream cheese, pickled jalapenos, jalapeno juice, dijon mustard, sugar, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir and mash until combined and smooth.

Add the bacon and stir it in. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Add the filling back to the egg whites, and fill them with a generous amount of the filling.

Garnish with a fresh jalapeno slice and more crispy bacon, if desired. Serve immediately or chill until serving.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Joanna Gaines’ Pimiento Cheese

This is really good, and even better with a hit of cayenne!

Ingredients:

4 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup Velveeta – 4 oz or so
2 cups real mayonnaise
1/2 cup diced pimientos or red pepper, raw or roasted
Minced green onions to taste – I like a good half cup or so, white and green parts both
Shake of cayenne (optional but good)
Handful roasted, chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the Cheddar cheeses, Velveeta, mayonnaise, pimientos, green onion, cayenne and pecans (if using). Stir gently until well mixed. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

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