COOKING WITH TEA - Tea Punch

Half pint strong black tea
6 ounces sugar
Half pint orange juice (not solid)
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cans ginger ale
1 large bottle seven-up
1 orange sliced

Put hot tea in a bowl. Add sugar until dissolved. Add orange and lemon juices. Strain.
Chill. Just before serving mix in the ginger ale, seven up and orange slices.

COOKING WITH TEA NATURALLY - Tea dressing/Marinade

Half cup strong Earl Grey tea (substitute another flavorful tea, such as English breakfast, if desired.
2 tablespoons orange juice
Half teaspoon sugar
Half teaspoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Quarter cup fresh basil, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Quarter teaspoon salt and pepper

Place tea, orange juice and sugar in a small saucepan or skillet. Bring to boil.
Reduce to about two tablespoons. Combine tea mixture, vinegar, garlic, slat, pepper and extra virgin olive oil. Stir in basil.
Use for cooked pasta,green salads etc.