You know ginger as the all-important ingredient for holiday season cookies, but this spice can do so much more. It adds warmth to curries and zing to dressings. It perks up salad bowls and gives ...

Fresh ginger is small and humble, but what it lacks in appearance and grandeur, it makes up for in personality. A little of this homely root goes a long way. Just a teaspoon or tablespoon of fresh ...

There is something special about making homemade candied ginger in your own kitchen. It’s one of those old-fashioned recipes that fills the house with warm, spicy sweetness and slows the day down a ...

Whenever I have raspberries in the kitchen, I find myself melting them in a saucepan along with some water, ginger, and lemon juice. Well, if you have not guessed it till now, the recipe I am talking ...

These cookies are half a foot in diameter and crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. The amount of molasses and spices may seem overwhelming, but they mellow out once baked for a ...

Dear Lisa: I have a recipe that calls for using fresh ginger. What should I look for in the grocery store? How do I use it? -- Cynthia T., College Station Dear Cynthia: You can find fresh ginger near ...