Recipes – Ger-nis

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  • Ginger Ice Cream with Chai Spiced Oven Caramelized Blood Oranges and Pistachios

    Ginger Ice Cream with Chai Spiced Oven Caramelized Blood Oranges and Pistachios

    Serves 5 Ingredients For the ice cream 2 eggs 1 cup turbinado sugar 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups whole milk 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped fine (chopped not grated) For the topping 1 vanilla bean, split, scraped and cut into pieces 3 blood oranges, halved and sliced…

  • 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…

  • Ginger and Lemon Thyme Pesto Scones

    Makes 6 scones Ingredients 2 teaspoons sugar 2 â…“ cups of flour â…“ teaspoon of baking soda ½ tablespoon of baking powder ¼ cup sugar ¾ teaspoon salt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1-inch cubes ¾ cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2…

  • Rhubarb Ginger Soda

    Ingredients Ginger-Rhubarb Syrup Basil Syrup Rhubarb Bitters (optional) Seltzer Directions Pour seltzer into glass and top with both syrups. Add a few dashes of bitters. *Ginger-Rhubarb Syrup-To make the rhubarb syrup place ½ cup fresh rhubarb chopped, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and…

  • Ginger-Thai Rhubarb Tequila Spritzer

    Ingredients 1 ½  ounces tequila 1 ounce Ginger Thai Basil Syrup* 1 ounce lime juice Seltzer Basil Sugar Lime Wheels* Brooklyn Hemispherical Rhubarb Bitters Directions Place the tequila, ginger basil syrup and lime juice in a tall Collins glass filled with ice and stir.  Fill the glass with seltzer and stir again.  Garnish with a…

  • Ginger Mint Iced Tea

    Makes 1 pitcher Ingredients 1 large bunch of fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon lemon zest ½ cup lemon juice ¼ cup fresh grated ginger 1 cup Honey Syrup* Water Directions Combine all ingredients except water in a pitcher and stir well. Add ice and then fill with water. *Honey Syrup – Whisk together 1 cup…

  • Ginger & Lemon Thyme Rye Mini Pesto Elixir

    ©Nissa Pierson, Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center, Gowanus Brooklyn Ingredients 1 cup turbinado sugar simple syrup* ½ cup fresh lemon thyme leaves 1 tablespoon mint leaves 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons lemon zest Juice of one lemon 1 ounce New York Distilling Company Rye Directions Combine all the ingredients in a blender and…

  • The Reformed Presbyterian

    The Reformed Presbyterian

    Makes 1 cocktail Ingredients A few fresh mint leaves 1½ ounces bourbon ¼ ounce Gran Classico ½ ounce lime juice 1 ounce fresh ginger syrup (turbinado sugar) 1 cup sugar 2 ounces seltzer Lime peel & fresh ginger sliver garnish Directions Muddle a few mint leaves in a shaker. Add all other ingredients except for…

  • Ginger Apple Tart Tatin

    Serves 8-10 Traditional Tart Tatin are made with apples and is essentially an upside down pie! Ingredients 1½ cups flour 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar ½ teaspoon cardamom, ground 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1 stick cubed and ice cold the other room temperature 4-6 tablespoons ice cold water 5 medium tart apples (pink ladies,…

  • The Adler Beet

    Makes 1 cocktail As I embarked on my creation process for a cocktail concoction for Tamar Adler’s last class in her  wonderful series  based on her best selling book at Ger-Nis, An Everlasting Meal, I knew it had to be vibrant, down to earth, secretively refined and smart, just like she is.  I knew it…

  • Fresh Lemon Grass Ginger Tea

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon fresh lemon grass bulb, sliced thin 1 inch ginger, peeled and sliced super thin 2 tablespoons lemon grass (grass) 1 green tea bag 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar Directions In a large French press, place all ingredients and cover with hot (just before boiling) water. Allow to steep for about 8…

  • Ginger & Spice Apple Fitters with Cinnamon Black Pepper Glaze

    Makes about 20 small fritters Ingredients 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 2  teaspoons cinnamon, freshly grated 1 teaspoon all spice ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped fine 2 eggs, beaten ¾ cup milk 2 teaspoons…

  • Ginger & Orange Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts

    Makes 2 dozen doughnuts *Recipe adapted from Donna Hay Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 cup warm milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest 3 tablespoons butter, melted 4 ¼ cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, beaten Vegetable oil for frying For the glaze 2 cups powdered sugar…

  • Broccoli with Ginger and Sesame

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1½ tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted ¾ cup vegetable stock 1½ tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1½ pound broccoli florets 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger Canola, or grapeseed oil for sautéing Directions Mix the vegetable stock, soy sauce, and dark sesame…

  • Le Pruneau Homme

    Ingredients 2 ounces prune infused gin (recipe follows) 2 ounces hum liquor 1 ounce lemon juice 1 ounce cardamom ginger black pepper syrup (recipe follows) Sparkling Wine “Moroccan” Spiced Brown Sugar (recipe follows) Gin Infused Prunes Directions In a shaker filled with ice, place the gin, hum liquor, lemon juice, and syrup and shake vigorously.…

  • Ginger Zucchini Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

    Makes 1 dozen cupcakes Ingredients 1½ cup all purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon all spice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons orange zest 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 medium zucchinis, grated (peels left on) ¾ cup olive…

  • Plum Pot Stickers with Ginger Butter

    Ingredients 4 plums, deseeded and chopped fine 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1/2 cup Japanese plum wine 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 12 dumpling wrappers, round 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons ginger, chopped fine 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon,…

  • Ginger, Chicken & Shitake Sticky Buns

    Ginger, Chicken & Shitake Sticky Buns

    Dough-Chinese Steamed Buns Ingredients 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup warm water 11/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Directions 1. Mix together yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and…

  • Pan Fried Chinese Mustard Dumplings with Miso Ginger Glaze

    Makes about 20 dumplings Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine 1/2 tablespoon garlic, chopped fine 1/4 cup scallions, sliced thin 1 cup shredded baby bok choy or Chinese greens (blanched) 2 teaspoons hot Chinese mustard 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon…

  • Ginger Pumpkin Pancakes, Nutmeg Star Anise Butter & Ginger Maple Syrup

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons freshly grated fresh ginger 1 large egg 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup canned or fresh pumpkin 1/4 cup yogurt 2 tablespoons butter,…

  • Ginger Apple Cinnamon Bins with Nutmeg Plum Glaze

    Makes 2 dozen rolls Ingredients For the dough: 5 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup water, hot 1/2 cup milk 3 eggs, beaten Butter Ginger-Apple Filling (recipe follows) Nutmeg Plum Icing (recipe follows) Directions In…

  • Ginger-Chicken Foil Packs with Baby Bok Choy

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 chicken breasts cut into thin strips Salt & Pepper 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup tamari 3-4 baby bok choy heads, leaves 4 shitake mushrooms, chopped 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped fine 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped Direction Pre-heat oven to 350°F degrees. In…

  • Ginger Lime Shrimp Satay with Chili Honey Sauce

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1½ pounds medium to large sized shrimp Wooden skewers presoaked 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves of garlic, grated 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped fine Zest of 1 lime Juice of 3 limes 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon spicy sambal Chili Honey Sauce (recipe follows) Directions Mix the ginger, garlic, lime…

  • Pickled Ginger Red Onion Cucumbers

    Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cup rice wine vinegar, flavored with ginger if you can find ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 large euro cucumber washed & sliced thin (peels on) 2 cayenne or red chili peppers sliced thinly, seeds removed (Serrano chili’s can be substituted)…

  • Ginger-Lime Basil Coolers

    Makes One Pitcher Ingredients 2 chunks of fresh ginger the size of a small sized hand each 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1 cup sugar 3-4 lime juiced 2 liters seltzer water 2 cups water Directions Wash and scrub ginger well, remove skin by scraping ginger with a spoon, not worrying too much about getting…

  • Ginger Lemon Meringue Tarts

    Ingredients 4 egg yolks (reseve whites for meringue) 1⁄3 cup cornstarch 1½ cups water 11⁄3 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter ½ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1 box gingersnap cookies (2 cups) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 4 egg whites Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons sugar Directions Pre-heat oven…

  • Ginger Pear Asian Martini Cocktail (The Gingy)

    Makes 1 cocktail Using a sweeter fuller bodied gin similar to the Old Tom style is perfect for this cocktail highlighting spicy, black pepper and vanilla note. This cocktail is delicate and complex at the same time, like a true Gingy is. Ingredients 2 ounces pear infused old tom gin 1 ounce Canton ginger liquor…

  • Thai Clambake

    Serves 6-8 Ingredients Canola oil 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped superfine 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped superfine 2 Kaffir lime leaves, chopped superfine 2 thai chilies, deseeded and chopped superfine (add more for more heat) 2 tablespoons lemongrass bulb, outer layers removed, inner core blanched, shocked and minced ½ cup smoked sausage 1 cup clam broth or…

  • Sauteed Baby and Thai Eggplants with Basil and Peppers

    Serves 6 Ingredients Sesame oil Canola oil 1 red chili, deseeded and chopped fine 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 red pepper, cut into 2 inch thin strips 1 orange pepper, cut into thin strips 1 yellow pepper, cut into thin strips 8 eggplant (small baby and thai style) halved…

  • Ginger Honey Glaze

    Makes ½ cup Ingredients ½ cup honey 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine Directions Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a low simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture is loose and mixed and ginger is infused.

  • Rosemary and Plum Grilled Pork

    Serves 6 Ingredients 6 boneless pork loin chops Salt/pepper 3 plums (black preferred), deseeded, and chopped 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped superfine 2 cloves roasted garlic ½ cup red wine ½ cup water 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves Directions Season the pork loin chops with salt and pepper and set aside.…

  • Khichdi

    Serves 6 Ingredient 1 cup small split yellow dal, pre-soak for 30 minutes 1 cup of rice 2 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds ½ teaspoon of asafetida (Kayam) powder (found at specialty Indian store) 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 small piece of ginger, grated 2 green chilies, chopped 2 cloves garlic,…

  • Tarka Daal

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound chana dal (dried yellow split peas), rinsed until the water runs clear 2 pints water 4 tablespoons clarified butter 2 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 to 4 whole green chilies, pricked with a knife 1 small (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves garlic, peeled…

  • Mattar Paneer

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 package of paneer (cubed) 2 tablespoons ghee 3-4 cardamom pods, whole 1 small stick of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 small onion, diced 1/4 teaspoon ginger, grated 3 green chilies, finely chopped 3-4 large tomatoes, pureed 1/4 teaspoon sugar Salt (to taste) 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon chili powder…

  • Sweet Spiced Red Bean Paste

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ½ cup adzuki beans, cooked very soft ¼ cup turbinado sugar ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon cinnamon, freshly grated 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated Directions In a blender mix well while beans are warm and allow to cool.

  • Mango Banana Spring Rolls with Fresh Strawberry Sauce

    Makes 6 rolls Ingredients 1 cup sweet red bean paste (recipe follows) 6 small rice paper wrappers 1 semi ripe mango sliced long and thin 2 bananas, halved and sliced into 3 inch long strips about ½ and inch thick Fresh Star Anise Strawberry Sauce (recipe follows) Directions In a large bowl of warm water,…

  • Citrus Miso Dipping Sauce

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine 2 teaspoons ginger, chopped superfine 1 tablespoon honey ¼ cup yuzo rice vinegar (plain rice vinegar okay) Juice of one lime ¼ cup orange juice 1 teaspoon orange zest 3 tablespoons sesame oil ¼ tamari ¼ cup miso paste Directions Whisk together all ingredients in a…

  • Herbed Pot Stickers with Citrus Miso Dipping Sauce

    Makes about 20 pot stickers Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, chopped superfine 2 teaspoons ginger, chopped superfine ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped superfine 1 cup shredded red cabbage ¼ cup mung bean sprouts or sprouted mung beans are okay as well 2 tablespoons thai basil, chopped superfine 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped superfine 3 tablespoons…

  • Tarragon Ginger Sweet Cream

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon ginger, grated ½ cup heavy cream 1-2 tablespoons sugar Directions In a blender or with a hand held food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth.

  • Tarragon-Ginger-Peach Shortcake

    Serves 6 Ingredients 6 medium fresh peaches, pitted and cut into wedges about ½ inch thick ½ cup turbinado sugar 2 tablespoons ginger ½ cup water 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped fine Tarragon Biscuits (recipe follows) Tarragon ginger Cream (recipe follows) Directions Place the peaches, turbinado sugar ginger and water in a medium saucepan and…

  • Sweet Chili Sauce

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ½ rice wine vinegar ¼ cup roasted red pepper puree 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon red chili paste 1 tablespoon lime juice 4 tablespoons hot water 2 tablespoons light brown sugar Salt Directions In a mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients until smooth.…

  • Ginger & Fresh Plum Sake Truffles with Black Sesame Seeds

    Makes about 30 truffles Ingredients ½ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon brown sugar ¼ cup fresh plums, chopped 2 tablespoons sake 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped Black sesame seeds for dusting Directions In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat the heavy cream, vanilla, ginger, brown sugar and fresh plums…

  • Summer Fruit Salad with Ginger-Mint Honey Dressing

    Makes approx ¾ cup Ingredients ¼ cup honey 1 teaspoon grated ginger Juice and zest of 1 lime 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped fine Fresh seasonal summer fruit: melons, peaches, plums, wedge and chopped Directions In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients together until blended well. Place the fruit in a large bowl…

  • Bourbon BBQ Sauce

    Makes 5 Cups Ingredients 1 ½ cups molasses 2 cups white wine vinegar 1 ½ cups ketchup ½ tablespoon garlic paste (smashed garlic) ½ tablespoon ginger paste (smashed ginger) 2 tablespoons franks hot sauce ½ cup bourbon Directions Place all ingredients, except the bourbon, in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce…

  • Blueberry Ginger Maple Syrup

    Ingredients 1 cup maple syrup ¼ cup blueberry puree 1 teaspoon grated ginger Directions In small saucepan over medium-low heat, add maple syrup and ginger and warm through.

  • Ginger Spice Butter

    Makes ½ cup Ingredients ½ stick butter, softened 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg, grated 1 teaspoon fresh cinnamon, grated Directions In a small bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Spread on warm muffins.

  • Spicy Summer Fruit Muffins

    Makes 12 muffins Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons fresh nutmeg, grated 2 teaspoons fresh cinnamon, grated ½ teaspoon (a pinch) ground cloves ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup light brown sugar â…“ cup honey 1 cup soy yogurt ¼…

  • Ginger Carrot Wholegrain Pancakes

    Makes 6-8 cakes Ingredients 1½ cups whole wheat flour 1½ cups 1% milk ½ cup wheat bran ½ cup carrot puree (cooked & blended carrots) ½ cup buckwheat flour 3 large eggs ¼ cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoons lowfat plain yogurt ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon grated ginger Directions In a large bowl,…

  • Thai Coconut Scallop Ceviche

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds of Nantucket Bay Scallops 2 teaspoons salt Juice and zest of 3 limes ½ cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon lemon grass bulb, chopped into a paste 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped into a paste 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped into a paste 1 tablespoon raw sugar 1 or…

  • Ger-Nis Jerk Cole Slaw

    Ger-Nis Jerk Cole Slaw

    Serves 12 Ingredients For the dressing 1 clove garlic, chopped fine ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon habanero pepper, deseeded and chopped ½ teaspoon lime zest ½ teaspoon orange zest 1 pinch allspice, ground 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated 1 pinch cinnamon, freshly grated ½ teaspoon black pepper, ground 1 pinch salt…

  • Kelp Noodles Pad Thai and Almond Sauce

    Serves 2-4 Ingredients Pad Thai mixture 1 carrot, julienne 1 red pepper, filled, julienne ½ red cabbage, thinly sliced or mandolin ¼ cup snow peas, cut thinly on diagonal 1 spring onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons tamari 1 shallot, sliced thin 1 small red chili, minced 2 tablespoons coconut nectar 2…

  • Coconut Curry Sauce with Coconut Jicama Rice

    Ingredients For the Coconut-Curry Sauce 2 cups of coconut meat 1½ cups filtered water 1 tablespoon coconut butter 1 thumb size knob of ginger, peeled and minced with micro plan 2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 small chili peppers or other small red chilies, with seeds 1 tablespoons kaffir…

  • Fresh Ginger Whole-Wheat Nutmeg Butter Cookies

    Makes 6-9 cookies Ingredients ¼ cup butter, soft ¼ cup turbinado sugar or raw unprocessed sugar 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk ¾ cup whole-wheat flour Pinch of salt Directions Pre-heat oven to 375°F. In a small mixing bowl…

  • Massaman Beef Curry

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound beef, sliced or cubed (about 1 inch-chunk or sirloin is best) 2 teaspoons grated ginger 1 can 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce of tamari 1 tablespoon canola oil or peanut oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped small 1 small shallot, chopped…

  • Mussels with IPA & Thai Red Curry & Lime

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine Zest of 1 lime 1 small red onion, chopped fine 3 tomatoes, chopped medium Juice of 2 limes 2-3 tablespoons red curry paste ½ cup IPA beer ½ stick butter 1 teaspoon maldon…

  • Ger-Nis Mild Curry Seasoning

    Makes 1 cup A delicious yet mild curry seasoning that can be made and stored for up to six months in a glass jar for future use! Ingredients 4 tablespoons ground cumin 4 tablespoons ground coriander 5 tablespoons ground turmeric 2 teaspoons ground mild mustard powder 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground mace 1…

  • Curried Cauliflower Yogurt Chicken

    Serves 4-6 The yogurt in this curry creates a mild and cool flavor, very herbaceous and not too spicy! Ingredients Olive Oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped fine 1 serrano chili peppers, deseeded and chopped (optional) 1 medium red onion, chopped coarsely 1…

  • Ginger Cream Cheese Ice Cream

    Makes 4 cups Ingredients 1 cup cream cheese 1½ cup whole milk ¾ cup sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoons orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of salt ½ cup heavy cream Directions In a blender, blend cream cheese, whole milk, sugar, orange juice and zest, nutmeg…

  • Carrot & Ginger Cream Cheese Ice Cream Baby Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Makes 20 sandwiches Ingredients 2 large carrots 1 cup ginger Cream Cheese Ice Cream (recipe follows) Directions Take the top parts of the carrots and slice them in rounds thin but not paper thin, at least 1 inch wide. Arrange 10 slices of carrots on a lined baking sheet. Place a small spoon full of…

  • Asian Pork Meatballs with Sesame Spinach

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 small Spinach onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ginger, minced 2 pounds ground pork 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1 large egg, scrambled ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon fish sauce 2 tablespoon soy sauce Sriracha (optional, to taste) Hoisin (optional, to taste) Canola oil Sesame oil 2 pounds…

  • Pork Fried Rice

    Serves 4-5 Ingredients Oil (sesame, canola or peanut) 1 pound pork loin, cut into small ½-inch cubes Flour for dusting pork Salt/pepper 2 carrots, chopped small (diced) 1 red bell pepper, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped fine 4 scallions, sliced 4 cups rice, cooked and cold Soy sauce Sriracha…

  • Thai Poached Chili-Lemongrass-Ginger Mint Shrimp with Fresh Sweet Chili Sauce

    Serves 6 Ingredients 3 cups water 1 tablespoon ginger, sliced thin 1 tablespoon lemon grass, sliced thin 3 sprigs of fresh mint 1 thai red chili, sliced 2 limes (1 sliced, 1 wedged) 1 pound medium sized shrimp Sweet Chili Sauce Directions In a medium sauce pan add the water, lime, ginger, lemon grass, mint…

  • Thai Cucumber Salad with Roasted Peanuts

    Thai Cucumber Salad with Roasted Peanuts

    Serves 6 Ingredients 2 english cucumbers, peeled and chopped fine 1 clove garlic, chopped fine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped fine 1 medium red onion, chopped fine 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine 1 red chili, chopped fine ½ cups fresh mint, chopped Juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 tablespoon rice…

  • Fresh Thai Beef Cabbage Salad

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound flank steak Salt 1 fresh thai chili, sliced thin 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped Zest of one lime Juice of three limes 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thai basil, chopped 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce 2 tablespoons rice…

  • Herbal Spring Rolls

    Makes 12 rolls Ingredients 12 rice paper wrappers 1 head boston lettuce leaves, white parts removed 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch matchsticks 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch matchsticks ½ cup scallions, chopped fine ½ cup semi ripe mango, cut into 1-inch matchsticks ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves…

  • Sweet Chili Sauce

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1 cup roasted red pepper puree 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped superfine 2 tablespoons red chili paste 1 tablespoon lime juice 4 tablespoons hot water 2 tablespoons light brown sugar Salt Directions In a mixing bowl whisk together all ingredients until…

  • Sweet Delicate Friday

    Sweet Delicate Friday

    Makes one drink Ingredients Ice 1 ounce gin 1 ounce elder flower liquor 1 ounce tarragon ginger syrup (recipe follows) Grapefruit juice (fresh) Fresh ginger slice Directions Fill a medium glass or a wide mouth low glass with ice, pour in the gin and the elderflower liquor. Next add the ginger syrup and fill the…

  • Fresh Ginger Infused Dark Rum

    Makes 1 quart Ingredients 1 cup fresh ginger, sliced thin (does not need to be peeled) 1 quart dark rum Directions In jar place the fresh ginger slices. Add the dark rum and let infuse for about 4 days. Remove the ginger and store in a dark place for up to 3 months.

  • Brown Sugar Ginger Rum Kumquat Mojito

    Brown Sugar Ginger Rum Kumquat Mojito

    Makes 5 cocktails Ingredients 1 cup kumquats, sliced medium ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup fresh mint leaves Ice 1 ¾ cups ginger infused dark rum (recipe follows) Seltzer water Directions

  • Vanilla-Saffron Rice Pudding & Rhubarb Compote with Orange Zest Ginger Butter

    Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon saffron threads 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 2 teaspoon orange zest 1 cardamom pod (seeds only) 1 cup jasmine rice ½ cup sugar 2 cups milk Vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped Rhubarb Compote (Recipe Follows) Orange Zest Ginger Butter (Recipe Follows) Directions In a medium sauce pan,…

  • Orange Zest-Ginger Butter

    Makes ½ cup butter Ingredients 1⁄3 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon orange zest 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon light brown sugar Directions In a small mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients and mix well until a smooth butter paste is formed, making sure all the ingredients are well…

  • Spicy Rhubarb Compote

    Makes 1 cup Ingredients ¾ cup rhubarb, sliced thin 3 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped fine 1 teaspoon orange zest ¼ cup orange juice Directions In a medium sauce pan combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmering boil and allow rhubarb to cook down until soft…

  • Orange, Ginger, Mint Honey Tea

    Makes 1 French press (about 6 cups) Ingredients ¼ cup fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon dried orange peel (optional) 2 slices fresh orange slices 1 slice fresh or dried ginger 3 tablespoons honey Hot, just boiling water Directions In the French press or another tea pot, place fresh mint leaves, ginger and orange peel and…

  • Strawberry Thyme Ginger & Lemon Tea

    Makes 1 french press (about 6 cups) Ingredients ¼ cup dried strawberries (substitute 2 fresh strawberries, sliced) ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves 1 slice dried ginger or 1 slice fresh ginger ½ lemon sliced 2 tablespoons honey Hot, just boiling water Directions In the French press or another tea pot, place dried or fresh strawberries,…

  • Banana Ginger Rice or Oat Cereal

    For babies 6-9 months INGREDIENTS 1 cup of organic rolled oats or organic brown rice 1 teaspoon ginger water (½ teaspoon fresh ginger infused with 1 cup water) Banana 1 cup filtered water DIRECTIONS In a blender, blend 1 cup of rolled oats or brown rice until a powder is formed. With a flour softer,…

  • 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…

  • Baby Bok Choy Mint Millet with Cilantro Ginger Miso

    Serves 2 INGREDIENTS ½ cup millet, cooked ¼ cup adzuki beans, cooked ¼ cup red cabbage, shredded 6-8 shitake mushrooms, sliced 3-4 green onions, sliced 1 carrot, sliced thin or shredded ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped 2 cloves garlic,…

  • Foaming Invigorating Ginger Basil Lime Bath

    Ingredients 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon lime zest 1 cup fresh basil leaves ½ cup shaves plain soap 1 tablespoon almond oil Directions Prepare a piece of cheesecloth by cutting it into a 12 X 12 inch square and set aside. Crumble up all herbs, releasing the oils. Lay the cheese cloth out…

  • 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…

  • Ginger Blackberry Buttermilk Scones

    Makes 6 scones Ingredients 2 â…“ cups all purpose flour â…“ teaspoon baking soda ½ tablespoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ cup sugar ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1-inch cubes ¾ cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ¾ cups dried ginger blackberries, chopped 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter,…

  • Dried Ginger Blackberries

    Makes ½ cup dried fruit Ingredients 1 cup blackberries 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 2 tablespoons honey Directions Preheat oven to 225° F. Mix ginger and honey in a small bowl. Brush liquid mixture over berries evenly, and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in oven for 4 to 5 hours or…

  • Blueberry Macadamia Nut Granola

    Makes approximately 4 cups Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil ½ cup honey 3 cups old fashioned oats ½ cup toasted wheat germ ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup dark brown sugar ½ cup unsweetened coconut 1 teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated ¾ teaspoon salt…

  • Jamaican Mango Pepper Sauce

    Makes approximately 1 cup sauce Ingredients 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and chopped 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 medium shallot, chopped 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, stems and seeds removed and chopped ¼ cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon allspice berries, freshly ground 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, freshly…

  • Ginger Carrot Muffins with Ginger-Spice Butter

    Makes 12 muffins Ingredients For the ginger carrot muffins 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons fresh nutmeg, grated 2 teaspoons fresh cinnamon, grated ½ teaspoon (a pinch) ground cloves ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup light brown sugar â…“ cup honey…

  • Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Makes 18-24 cookies Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup dried strawberries, chopped fine ¾ cup margarine ½ cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and freshly grated 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½…

  • Carrot Ginger Soup with Cilantro Lime Pesto

    Serves 6-8 Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium white onion, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine Zest of 1 lime 4 cups carrots, chopped (peeled or unpeeled) 4 cups vegetable broth or water Juice of ½ a lime Salt Black pepper Cilantro-Lime Pesto, to…

  • Coconut Mango Sweet Tamales with Ginger Butter

    Makes 20 tamales Ingredients For the coconut mango mixture 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped 1 cup shredded coconut ¼ cup sugar in the raw 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (seeds added to mixture) â…“ cup coconut milk For the tamale dough 2 cups masa harina 1 teaspoon lime zest 1 ½ cups coconut mango…

  • Ginger Whipped Cream

    Makes approximately 1 cup INGREDIENTS 1½ cups heavy cream, chilled A ½” piece of ginger, peeled and grated 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, add cream, and whip until soft peaks form. Add ginger, sugar, and vanilla, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Serve with lime pie.

  • Persian Lime-Ginger Soda

    Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 cups lime juice, freshly squeezed 1½ cups sugar 1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced Ice Soda water DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan over medium heat, add lime juice, sugar, and ginger, and warm until sugar is dissolved and syrup is infused with ginger. Strain, and cool. To serve, fill…

  • Shrimp with Sweet Basil, Purple Eggplant and Peppers

    Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons soy sauce A 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons canola or peanut oil 1 purple eggplant, cubed 1 red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup water 1 small chili, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2…

  • Chicken and Cashews

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