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Ginger Lemonade

June 27, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This tart and a little spicy lemonade is a great way to quench that summer thirst! Perfect for those who find standard lemonade a little too sweet but still want flavor!


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6 8 ounce servings
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6 8 ounce servings
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup ginger root peeled and roughly chopped
  • 40 ounces water divided
  • 2.5 Tablespoons sugar
  • 8 ounces lemon juice
Servings: 8 ounce servings
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  1. Clean your preparation area and rinse ginger root under cool running water. Slice off any dried-out pieces from the ginger root.
  2. In a saucepan, simmer 20 ounces of water with the ginger root and sugar for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat to begin to cool.
  3. In a pitcher place the cooling ginger water, and add in the remaining 20 ounces of room temperature water and lemon juice. Add in extra ginger slices for garnish.
  4. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until cold.
  5. Serve over ice. Add ginger or lemons for garnish as desired.
Recipe Notes

Vitamin C = 17.9% DV

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: drinks, ginger, hydration, lemonade, lemons

Chicken and Rice Stir Fry

September 14, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

This simple Chicken and Rice Stir Fry is an easy weeknight meal that will come together in less than 30 minutes! This is also a great recipe to get your kids involved in the kitchen and helping with dinner! There are lots of skills to practice for most age groups. Make this Chicken and Rice Stir Fry for Dinner Tonight!


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  • CourseMain Dish
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Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast skinless, boneless
  • 14.4 ounces frozen peppers
  • 4 ounces canned mushrooms drained
  • 1 cup brown rice cooked
  • 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons ginger root grated
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area. Clean the rims of any canned food before opening.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces, removing and discarding any fat.
  3. In a small bowl, add in all sauce ingredients and stir until well combined and cornstarch is dissolved.
  4. In a large skillet heat up olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, place chicken in the skillet and let brown for 2-3 minutes. Stir and let brown for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add in the frozen peppers and mushrooms, cook covered for 5-7 minutes stirring once.
  6. Remove covering and pour in the prepared sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken has reached 165* Fahrenheit.
  7. Serve 1/4th of chicken stir fry with ΒΌ cup brown rice.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, brown rice, Chicken, main dish, protein, stir fry

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