THE BUDGET GOURMET

Ginger, Lemon, Honey & Cayenne Tea

makes about 3-4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
• 1/2 cup raw honey, or to taste
• Zest and juice of one orange(optional)
• Juice of 2-3 lemons, reserving squeezed halves
• 1/2 tsp cayenne, or to taste
• 4 cups water
• ice (optional)

Method:

1.Steep ginger, squeezed lemon halves and orange zest on low in 4 cups water for a good half hour or more.
2.Add other ingredients and steep a few minutes or until all honey is dissolved.
3.Strain.
4.Serve hot or chilled with ice.


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Asian style Noodles with Ginger, Green Onion & Peanuts

Ingredients:

• 1 lb.or equivalent noodles such as linguini, vermicelli, soba, ramen, rice, etc.
• 1 bunch chopped scallions
• 1/3 cup soy sauce or to taste
• Dash of black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger
• 3/4 to 1 cup peanuts
• A little sesame, canola or other light vegetable oil  

Method:

1.Cook noodles 'al dente'. Immediately drain, rinse under water and drain well again.
2.Combine with other ingredients and Voila'. Good warm or cold.

Variations:

Substitute slivered almonds, cashews, sunflower or pumpkin seeds for the peanuts. Add other raw or stir-fried veggies (onions, peppers, broccoli, baby corn, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots etc.).

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