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Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Delicious Homemade Chai Tea - Good for Digestion

And finally, one more delicious beverage recipe from Jeannie. This one is for a traditional Chai tea, which is excellent for promoting good digestion! It's also a yummy base for making homemade Chai tea lattes...yum!

Chai - Digestive Tea

Chai is a wonderful, spicy tea used commonly in the Middle East to settle the stomach and promote digestion after a meal.

1 cup water
1 tbsp. grated ginger, fresh
1 Cinnamon stick
2 whole peppercorns
4-5 cardamom pods
¼ cup milk
pinch nutmeg (optional)
honey to taste (optional)

In a saucepan, combine water and herbs. Cover and allow to simmer on low heat for eight to ten minutes. Add the milk, and return to simmering point for a further eight to ten minutes. Pour into mug and sweeten with honey; garnish with nutmeg.

Labels: cardamom, chai tea, digestion tea, ginger, healthy recipes, honey, indian tea recipes, tea recipes

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Friday, November 23, 2007 Ginger is Not only Delicious! 5 Healthy Reasons to Eat Fresh Ginger

Ginger is an amazing health food.
Find out 5 Healthy Reasons to Eat Fresh Ginger. And then head out to the store to stock up on some of this delicious root!

Just for Ginger Lovers:

Labels: fresh ginger, ginger, health and wellness, health tips

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Monday, August 13, 2007 Five Health Benefits of Fresh Ginger - Natural Health

Fresh ginger tastes delicious, and it's good for you in so many ways! Check out the Five Major Health Benefits of Fresh Ginger over on the Kitchen crafts 'n' More website. And then load up on some yummy, healthful fresh ginger root!

Labels: fresh ginger, ginger, health and wellness, health tips, natural health

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Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Ginger Peach Upside Down Cake Recipe

Ginger Peach Upside-Down Cake
Source: Wild Oats Marketplace newsletter.
Thanks to Dorina for sending it in!

Peaches
1 1/2 lbs. ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced (1/2-inch thick)*
1/4 c. chopped crystallized ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 Tbs. unsalted butter
1/3 c. sugar

Cake
2 1/2 c. unbleached flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. dried ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 c. raw cane sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. milk

Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss sliced peaches with ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.

Sift together flour with baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl beat sugar with butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla. Add flour mixture and milk, alternately. Mix until smooth. Set aside.

Heat a 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add three tablespoons butter and a third-cup sugar. Cook until golden brown and bubbling, stirring occasionally. Arrange gingered peaches on the bottom of the pan. Pour batter over the peaches.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown and firm in the center.

Allow to cool for 20 minutes, run a knife around the cake and invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm topped with vanilla or cinnamon ice cream.

*How to Peel Peaches: Prepare a bowl of ice water, place in kitchen sink. Score the bottom of each peach with an X using a paring knife. Bring a large pot of water to a bowl. Place peaches gently into the water. Allow to simmer for 15 seconds. Remove from water with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Cool until easy to handle, then peel off the skin, starting at the X. Discard skin, halve and remove the pits.

Labels: cinnamon, easy cakes, fresh peaches, ginger, healthy baking, healthy food, peach recipes, ripe peaches

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Sunday, February 04, 2007 Recipe Requests - FOUND - Baked Pumpkin Pudding Recipe (Healthy Version)

FOR: A Reader
FROM: SUE B.
Big thanks to Sue B. for finding this healthy Baked Pumpkin Pudding recipe. I think it would be delicious warm with a dollop of low-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.

BAKED PUMPKIN PUDDING
Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup egg substitute, 2 cups cooked pumpkin or canned pumpkin, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp. honey, 1/2 tsp. ground ginger, 1/4 tsp. ground cloves, 1 1/2 cups fat-free evaporated milk, 5 tbsp's. light whipped topping.

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg substitute, pumpkin, sugar, honey and spices until blended. Slowly add milk and continue to blend. Pour into five eight-ounce custard cups that are coated with nonstick cooking spray. Place in a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. 2. Bake pudding uncovered for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and continue to bake for 30-35 minutes until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. You can serve this dessert warm or cold. Garnish with a dollop of light whipped topping and a sprinkle of cinnamon, Keep in refrigerator.MAKES: 5 servings

Labels: cloves, desserts, ginger, healthy, honey, low calorie, low fat, pudding, pumpkin, recipe requests, recipes

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