Sheinelle's Ginger Honey Elixir

Chef notes

Over the years, Sheinelle has had all sorts of throat issues, even undergoing throat surgery years ago. So, if something doesn’t feel right, especially right before she has to go on the air, she has to quickly remedy the situation. For years, she would run into the green room, grab a cup of hot water, stir in honey and drink it. One day, Katie, our head food stylist, inquired about this ritual and offered to whip her up something proper — this ginger-honey-lemon tea — and the rest is history. Now, Sheinelle will just give Katie a look and she’ll know to bring it to her. “I’ll be honest, some days, it has nothing to do with my vocal health,” says Sheinelle. “It’s just comforting and warm, and helps me relax before the show.”

Excerpted from "TODAY Loves Food: Recipes from America's Favorite Kitchen."