Marinated Pork Medallions with a Ginger-Apple Compote

Ingredients:2 cups balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons minced garlic1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme1 cup olive oil1 pork tenderloin, cut into 2 inch pieces½ cup butter¼ cup packed brown sugar1 apple, thinly sliced¼ cup dried cherries1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root1 pinch ground cinnamon1 pinch ground nutmeg Directions:Puree the balsamic vinegar, garlic, and thyme in a blender until … Read more

Pumpkin Dip

4 cups powdered sugar 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese 1 30 ounce can pumpkin 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and cream cheese, beating until well blended. Beat in remaining ingredients. Store in airtight container in regrigerator. Serve with ginger snaps. makes 7 cups

Giant Ginger Cookies

Giant Ginger Cookies To create the chewy texture, be sure to make them with shortening, not butter or margarine. 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour 4 teas. ground ginger 2 teas. baking soda 1 1/2 teas. ground cinnamon 1 teas. ground cloves 1/4 teas. salt 1 1/2 cups shortening 2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs … Read more

Ginger Cookies

Ginger Cookies 4 1/2 cups flour 4 teas. ground ginger 2 teas. baking soda 1 1/2 teas. ground cinnamon 1 teas. ground cloves 1/4 teas. salt 1-1/2 cups shortening 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup coarse or reg. sugar for rolling dough in. Laura, I remember your asking for the list … Read more

Easy Indian Style Okra

Easy Indian Style Okra INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 pound sliced fresh okra 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper salt to taste DIRECTIONS: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until tender. Stir … Read more

Kathy Lee’s Wassail Bowl

Ingredients for cider. I just slice orange rather than peel & zest. Dear Laura, I’m glad you plan a nice dinner with friends–and dogs. I expect Paige to come in anytime tonight, according to when she gets started. Celia’s will likely come tomorrow as will Craig’s. Your mom is having the dinner as I am … Read more

Dry Curry and Rice

Dry Curry and Rice my version ・1 lb ground pork ・4–6 tomatoes ・1/2 – 1 onion ・1 1/2 celery ・1 1/2 carrot ・2–4 tsp chopped garlic ・2–6 tsp chopped ginger ・2–6 tbsp curried powder ・1–2 tbsp vegetable oil ・salt and pepper to taste ・boiled rice Adjust eh garlic, ginger, and curry powder to taste. Be … Read more