gingerroot

METRIC 1/2 cup 118 mL Olive oil 3 tablespoons 44 mL Fresh gingerroot, minced 3 each 3 each Garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon 15 mL Fresh rosemary, minced 1 tablespoon 15 mL Fresh lemon thyme, minced 1/2 cup 118 mL Vodka 2/3 teaspoon 3 mL Black pepper, fresh ground 48 each 48 each Sweetwater prawns, peeled and deveined (approximately 1 ounce each) with tail on 24 each 24 each Prosciutto slices, cut in half lengthwise 24 each 24 each Phyllo dough sheets 1/3 cup 79 mL Butter, melted PREPARATION STEPS: 1.

In a food processor, finely mince the onions, cashews, gingerroot, cumin, garlic and chilies.

Or try short ribs with gingerroot or annato-and-coriander-roasted lamb chops with mint-kumquat cranberry jam and Peruvian purple potato confit.

Or alternative ingredients like clementine, gingerroot or Meyer lemon.

The first is to combine 2 ounces of olive oil and 2 teaspoons of gingerroot and heat for 2 minutes.

You can also make "agni tea." This takes one quart of water, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, one-half handful of grated fresh gingerroot, 2 tablespoons Sucanat or other sweetener (preferably not white sugar or processed sugar substitute), and 1/8 to 1/2 tsp.

Chinese: Garlic, gingerroot, scallions in peanut oil.

3 cups vanilla soy milk (I use 2% fat for a creamier pudding) 1 cup water 4 thin slices gingerroot 15 whole cardamom pods 3 Short cinnamon sticks 1 1/4 cups white basmati or long-grain white rice (brown rice will not work) 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon good quality vanilla 1/2 cup chopped dates(*) In a large saucepan, put 1 cup of the soy milk, plus the water, gingerroot, cardamom, cinnamon and rice.

He dabbled in farming gingerroot on the Big Island, but that soon went bust.

She asks for gingerroot tea when she is cold and mint tea when she has an upset stomach.

* * * Spicy Thai Rice (Makes 6 servings) 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked rice 1/4 cup chopped green onions 2 fresh red chilies, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon snipped cilantro 1 tablespoon margarine 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot 3/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/8 teaspoon ground tumeric 1-2 teaspoons fresh lime juice Chopped roasted peanuts for garnish (optional) Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)

Mrs Patmore's Festive Beef INGREDIENTS 1 good quality roast (top sirloin roast, prime rib) 3-5lbs / salt & freshly ground black pepper / extra virgin olive oil / 3 red onions, halved / 2 heads garlic plus 4 garlic cloves, peeled / 3 lbs roasting potatoes, quartered / 2 lbs root veg (carrots, parsnips), scrubbed and cut into large pieces / 3 fresh rosemary sprigs / 2 inches piece gingerroot / 2 cups red wine (or beef stock) METHOD Preheat oven to 450F (230C, Gas Mark 8), and heat a large thick-bottomed roasting pan on the stovetop.

BARBEQUED BEEF SHORT RIBS 4 cups water 1 1/2 cups soy sauce 1 cup sugar 10 cloves garlic, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 3 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons chopped gingerroot 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 5 (to 6) pounds beef short ribs Mix first 10 ingredients in bowl; reserve 1/2 to 1 cup, depending on taste, for basting.

* Fresh garlic and gingerroot (for longer storage, keep ginger in the freezer)

Ginger-Garlic Chicken Wings 3 pounds chicken wings 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup finely chopped gingerroot 4 cloves garlic finely chopped 4 teaspoons dark sesame oil 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon cayenne Vegetable cooking spray Combine all ingredients, except chicken wings, in glass baking dish.