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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, spring, summer

Orange and Ginger Salmon

March 1, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

On the menu tonight…flavorful fish!  The orange and ginger in this recipe add such a distinctive taste to your salmon, you will love.  It’s an easy to make crowd pleaser!


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Servings
8 4 ounce servings
Servings
8 4 ounce servings
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  • CourseMain Dish
Servings
8 4 ounce servings
Servings
8 4 ounce servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fresh salmon fillet
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger root
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 orange thinly sliced
Servings: 4 ounce servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a large baking sheet with heavy duty foil.
  2. Remove salmon from packaging and place on the covered baking sheet; scales down.
  3. Combine the honey, orange zest, orange juice, ginger and garlic in a glass jar. Cover the jar with lid and shake till all is mixed well.
  4. Pour dressing over salmon on the pan.
  5. Thinly slice 1 orange and place around salmon.
  6. Bake salmon for 25-30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. A thermometer should be measured at the thickest part of the fillet.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, fall, fish, ginger, main dish, orange, protein, salmon, Seafood, winter

Ginger Melon Salad

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Summer is definitely in the air when you create this colorful and juicy dish for your family.  Use is to compliment your meal as an appetizer or just as a tasty snack.  No matter what, you will feel completely refreshed after devouring this fruity combination.  Enjoy the taste of summer!Soaked melon balls in a small bowl topped with mint

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Soaked melon balls in a small bowl topped with mint
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Servings
4
Servings
4
Soaked melon balls in a small bowl topped with mint
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  • CourseAppetizers, Fruits, Side Dishes, Snacks
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 cups cantaloupe cubed or balled
  • 1 1/3 cups honeydew cubed or balled
  • 1 1/3 cups watermelon cubed or balled
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Combine the 4 cups melons.
  3. Combine the pineapple juice, honey, and ground ginger.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the melon and toss.
Recipe Notes

Ginger Melon Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Cup (190g)
servings per container 4

Amount per serving
Calories	80					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0	g			0	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	20	mg			1	%	
Total Carbohydrate	20	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	18	g					
Added Sugars	4	g			8	%	
Protein	1	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	15	mg			2	%	
Iron	0	mg			0	%	
Potassium	374	mg			8	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: five, fruit, fruits, ginger, melon, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, side dish, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, spring, summer

Teriyaki Ginger Pork Tenderloin

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

 


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Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean pork tenderloin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp low sodium teriyaki sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
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  1. Trim fat from pork
  2. Slice tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  3. Flatten with palm of hand.
  4. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
  5. Place over medium high heat until hot.
  6. Add pork and cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
  7. Combine teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, ginger and pineapple juice; stir well.
  8. Add to the pork. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
  9. Remove pork from skillet and spoon sauce over pork.
Recipe Notes

Teriyaki Ginger Pork Tenderloin Nutrition Facts Serving size (170g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 180 mg 8 % Total Carbohydrate 10 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 24 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 14 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 530 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dinner, five, ginger, Heart Healthy, Pork, protein, recipe, recipes, tenderloin, teriyaki

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