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 ...

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It's a great way to boost the nutrition and flavor of your food. Fewer ingredients are more iconic than ginger. It's known for its spicy and pungent flavor and impressive health benefits. Its intense ...

People have been eating it for thousands of years, yet still no one can tell me why it should be peeled. So I don’t, and neither should you. “It” being fresh ginger, the gnarly brown root that lives ...

Once your ginger infusion is ready, soak a soft cloth in the warm liquid. Wring out excess liquid so that it's not dripping ...

Ground ginger can be found anywhere you buy spices, whether in a regular-schmegular grocery store or an international market.

If you buy your ginger too early or too late, it could put the whole flavor profile in jeopardy. But luckily, chef Maricel Gentile knows just how to pick it.

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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 ...