Zucchini Bisque

Ingredients

•          4 medium zucchini, shredded
•         1 medium onion, chopped
•         2 T butter
•     2.5 c vegetable broth
•          1/4 c half and half
•          3/4 teaspoon salt
•          1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil
•          1/2 teaspoon pepper
• optional - pinch of nutmeg, pinch of cayenne pepper

       

Directions

    In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and onion in butter for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Cool slightly.
  
Use an immersion blender or transfer to a food processor / blender; cover and process on low until smooth. Return to the pan. Stir in the half and half, salt, basil, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Influenza Sorbet

Influenza Sorbet

2 cups orange juice (from 5 to 6 oranges)

1/3 cup lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)

1/3 cup honey

1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 c bourbon

Mix it all together and put it in your ice cream maker. It has all kinds of things to make you feel better.