Apple-Soy Sauce

This sauce imparts a sweet and salty Asian flair to vegetables.

1 cup apple juice

1 tsp fresh grated ginger

2 tbsp tamari

zest of 1/4 orange

In a small saucepan, boil the apple juice to reduce by 2/3. Add ginger and zest when the juice is reduced by 1/2. Remove from heat, and add tamari. Use hot as a side sauce for sauted or roasted vegetables.

Hard Cider Sauce for Oranges

This sauce over fruit creates a fragrant, flavorful dessert that is not overpoweringly sweet. Wonderful over oranges - try other fruit, too.

1/2 bottle hard cider (Magners is good)

1 tsp fresh grated ginger

3 tbsp turbinado

3-4 oranges peeled and sliced

Arrange orange slices in individual dessert bowls. In a sauce pan, bring the cider to a boil. Add the sugar and ginger. Remove from heat when the sugar has dissolved. Pour immediately over the orange slices. Serve immediately or after cooling.