#53 Ginger Crinkles

2/3 cup Vegetable oil
1 cup Sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup Molasses
2 cups Flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp gnd. cinnamon
1 tsp grnd. ginger
1/4 cup sugar

1. Combine oil and 1 cup of sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in molasses.
2. Combine flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Add molasses mixture stiring well.
3. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, roll each ball in remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or til lightly brown. Cool on wire racks.

#57 Steamed Ginger Rice

2 Tbs dry white wine
1 1/2 Tbs finely shredded, peeled, ginger root
1 tsp Salt
1 Tbs Butter
1 cup Rice
2 cups cold water

1. Place wine, ginger, salt, butter, and water in heavy saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and stir in rice. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or till all liquid is absorbed. Toss gently with a fork before serving.