sickie recipes

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Ginger-Cinnamon Tea

 

(Ginger is purported to soothe an upset stomach.)

 

 

1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger

6 cups water

2 cinnamon sticks

2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar

lemon wedges for garnish if desired

 

In a saucepan, simmer ginger, cinnamon, and water 20 minutes, or more for

stronger tea. Add honey or sugar and strain tea through a sieve.

 

Hot Lemonade

 

(Great for a sore throat.)

 

4 lemons

several slices of ginger root

honey to taste

 

Juice several lemons, then scrub the peel well. Slice it thinly, and add to

the juice.

Cover all with plenty of boiling water, cover, and steep until cool.

For added benefit, add several slices of ginger root before covering with

water.

Strain off the liquid, add honey and additional water to taste. Drink hot.

 

 

Mixed Greens and Fennel with Ginger Dressing

 

(Ginger is purported to be great for a cold. So is fennel.)

 

1 bag of fresh spinach or mixed salad greens

2 fennel bulbs (cleaned, cut in half lengthwise, and sliced thinly crosswise)

For the dressing:

2 scallions, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon chopped, peeled fresh ginger

1 tablespoon honey

1/4 cup canola oil

 

 

Blend first seven dressing ingredients in food processor. With machine

running, gradually add oil and process until well blended. (Can be prepared 1

day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature

before using.)

 

 

 

 

 

Anna