Recipes – Ger-nis

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  • Ginger-Beet Orange Sodas

    Makes 1 pitcher Ingredients ¼ cup tarragon leaves, chopped fine 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine ½ cup sugar ¾ cup water 1 medium beet, scrubbed 6 oranges, peeled IceSeltzer water Directions In a medium sauce pan combine the tarragon, ginger, sugar and water.  Bring to a boil while stirring to dissolve all…

  • The Lavender Beet

    Ingredients 1 ounces of vodka ½ ounce lillet blanc 1 ounce lavender beet syrup* ¼ ounce fresh orange juice ½ ounce lemon juice Orange Peel Lavender Flower In a shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, lillet, beet syrup and citrus juice and shake gently until the mixture gets cold.  Strain into a low ball…

  • Lavender Beet Sweet Vinegar Syrup

    Ingredients ¼ cup beet juice 1 cup sugar ¾ cup water ¼ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh lavender flowers (1-2 teaspoons dried) ½ cup black current vinegar Directions In a medium sauce pan, whisk together the beet juice, sugar, water, orange juice and zest and lavender flowers and bring to…

  • The Bourbon Beet

    Ingredients 2 ounces bourbon (Four Roses) ½ ounce crème de violet ½ ounce lemon juice ¼ ounce Lavender Beet Sweet Vinegar Syrup* Brooklyn Hemispherical Blueberry Bitters (optional) Edible Flower Garnish (violets or pansies) Directions Combine all ingredients (except edible flower garnish) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail…

  • Frozen Beet Orange Sherbet Sandwiches

    Makes 6 sandwiches Ingredients 2 medium red beets, trimmed peeled and sliced 1 navel orange ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves Orange sherbet (recipe follows) Directions In a medium saucepan placed sliced beets, juice and zest of the orange, sugar and tarragon and heat to a low boil stirring gently. Cook beets for…

  • Detox Shots

    Makes one shot Beet Basil Shot ½ cup fresh beets, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, ¼ cup orange juice Grapefruit Parsley & Lemon-Thyme ¼ cup grapefruit juice, ½ cup fresh parsley leaves, ½ cup fresh lemon-thyme leaves Lemon Ginger Mint ¼ cup lemon juice, ½ inch chunk fresh ginger, ½ cup mint Cucumber Parsley Mint…

  • Ginger-Beet Lemonade

    Makes one Pitcher Ingredients 2 cups ginger-beet syrup (ginger, beets, sugar) 2 cups fresh lemon juice water Directions To make the ginger beet syrup place ½ cup freshly grated beets, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger in medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for…

  • Beet Ravioli with Orange Poppy Seed Butter

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 large red beets, roasted and peeled, chopped fine ½ cup Ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon orange zest Pasta sheets (Recipe on Ger-Nis site) 1 stick butter 2 medium shallots, chopped fine 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon white wine 1 teaspoon salt PREPARATION In a small bowl,…

  • Herbed Beet Greens and Gorgonzola Risotto

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 cups water 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter Tops of 2 bunches of beets, chopped, stems included 1 cup Arborio rice ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1 cup red wine ¼ cup gorgonzola cheese, buttermilk blue, crumbled Walnuts, toasted, for garnic PREPARATION In a…

  • Beet Stem Cake

    Beet Stem Cake

    “I don’t see why a person couldn’t add a handful of diced pears, cubed apples, you name it – maybe even swiss chard. This recipe is easy to use and creates a cake that tastes of Christmas. It also has worked a treat as a breakfast slice, instead of a granola bar. Somehow I believe…

  • Ginger Beet Prosecco

    Sweet earthy and spicy this recipe is sure to bring decadence back into your summer dinner parties with its exotic flavor and deep fusica color!

  • Herbed Beet Green Gorgonzola Risotto

    Try some fall beet and herb favorites…………

  • Red Cabbage, Mint and Beet Salad

    Try some fall beet and herb favorites…………

  • Carrot Beet Orange, Herb Morning Drink

    Try some fall beet and herb favorites…………

  • Tarragon Beet Raviolis with Orange Butter and Shallots

    Try some fall beet and herb favorites…………

  • Beet Carpaccio With Tarragon Horseradish Sauce

    Carpaccio, traditionally a dish of thinly sliced raw fish or beef, has come a long way. This season’s hot herb trend is more than just plain old carpaccio, it’s a showcase of flavor creativity and is no longer reserved for just beef and fish.

  • Tarragon Red & Gold Beet Latkes with Tarragon Horseradish Cream

    Here are a few of our favorite latke recipes with a modern herbal twist. Each recipe is uniquely herbalized and is accompanied by its own unique serving sauce. We have latkes for all palette types and occasions, including sweet, savory, robust and fresh, and light. All of these recipes will create a new modern symbol…

  • Horseradish and Tarragon Pickled Gold Beets

    Makes 4 cups

  • Blood Soup

    And what about some blood soup for Halloween? You can put these in small test tubes or tiny teacups and saucers with small plastic bats on the saucers. For a party of 16-20 (with small servings)

  • Tarragon Beetini

    Makes 4 drinks The beetini is a super funky and unusual drink for a super funky crowd.

  • Orange Beet Salad with Orange Tarragon Crème Fraiche

    Oranges are the sweetest, most simple snack and yet the greatest secret weapon in the kitchen for both sweet and savory dishes.

  • Orange Basil Beet Carpaccio

    Makes 4 servings.