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101 Ways to Cook with Ginger

March 07, 2017
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Knobby and sometimes intimidating looking, fresh ginger is a great way to add fresh flavor to a variety of meals and recipes. Once peeled and grated, ginger can easily be thrown into various sauces, glazes, and marinades to brighten up the dish. Traditionally included in Asian recipes like noodle bowls or stir-fry, it can also be added for a fun twist on recipes like Lemony Chicken with Root Vegetables or Zesty Heirloom Gazpacho. Don't forget to bake up a batch of Fresh Gingerbread Squares for dessert.
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101 Ways to Cook with Ginger

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Umami Broth with Buckwheat and Vegetables

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View Recipe: Umami Broth with Buckwheat and Vegetables

The richness of the broth comes from what’s basically an Asian version of soffrito, the Italian “starter paste” that flavors so many delicious soups and sauces. Whereas the Italian version is a mixture of sautéed celery, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and sometimes tomato paste, this version uses miso, onion, ginger, and garlic sautéed in toasty sesame oil until browned and caramelized. We opt for red miso here, the saltiest and most pungent kind. If you only have white miso on hand, it will work, too; you just might want to add a splash of soy sauce to deepen the flavor.

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Ginger-Lime Fruit Salad

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View Recipe: Ginger-Lime Fruit Salad

Just a little lime and ginger help to macerate the fresh fruits so they can release their juices. Grapes, diced nectarines, or blackberries would also be delicious.

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Quick Chicken Pho

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View Recipe: Quick Chicken Pho

"The fragrant noodle soup we love to slurp on cool evenings is actually the breakfast of champions," says cookbook author Andrea Nguyen. "It's a fabulous wake-up call that energizes and satisfies. Toasting spices and searing ginger help extract flavor fast, while poaching the chicken in the stock adds savory depth," Nguyen says. This broth is a lower-sodium adaptation of Nguyen's recipe.

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Golden Milk Tea

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View Recipe: Golden Milk Tea

End your day with drinks that give you a boost. Warm coconut milk and turmeric will lull you to sleep.

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Miso-Ginger Braised Chicken with Bok Choy and Barley

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View Recipe: Miso-Ginger Braised Chicken with Bok Choy and Barley

Serve this one-pot complete meal in shallow bowls, ladling the rich broth over the tender chicken, vegetables, and grains. We call for whole-grain hulled—sometimes labeled hull-less—barley here. Pearled barley is not ideal for this dish; while tasty, it is not a whole grain, and it would overcook as the chicken simmers. If you can’t find hulled barley, you can use wheat berries, spelt, whole-grain (not pearled) farro, or rye berries. Toasting the grains first delivers deep, malty flavor; it’s worth the extra few minutes to get that extra depth.

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Tea with Ginger-Citrus Ice Cubes

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View Recipe: Tea with Ginger-Citrus Ice Cubes

Infuse a warm cup of Earl Grey with the flavors of lemon and ginger with these innovative ice cubes. Frozen together, along with throat soothing honey, the ice cubes bring a world of flavor and take a normal cup of tea from basic to impressive.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Congee

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View Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Congee

Congee is a homey, simple rice porridge, a classic comfort food in China. Cooking just a little bit of rice in a lot of water allows all the starch to escape and become creamy, much like a risotto. The slow cooker does all the work here, breaking down the rice with fragrant ginger and star anise and poaching the chicken until silky. A bit of chili oil is the vibrant kick this dish needs. You can also use Sriracha or a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Cilantro or baby spinach leaves can work in place of the watercress.

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Quick Ginger Spritzer

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A simple cocktail base, or drink for warmer weather, this Easy Ginger Spritzer is a refreshing treat.

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Caldo de Gallina (Peruvian Hen Soup)

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View Recipe: Caldo de Gallina (Peruvian Hen Soup)

A corner of Cusco's San Pedro Market is devoted to open kitchens where Quechua women make this soup with new crop potatoes and tough old stewing hens, which can stand up to the long simmering time better than young chickens. We find that widely available roasting hens—older than broilers and fryers—work just fine, growing tender and succulent after hours of stewing. The lime-herb-chile garnish makes the dish sing with flavor.

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Green Tea and Ginger Tonic

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View Recipe: Green Tea and Ginger Tonic

Refreshing ginger and mint steep in antioxidant abundant green tea, for a supremely soothing tonic. If enjoying before bedtime, opt for decaffeinated green tea bags for an easier sleep.

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Miso Noodle Soup with Meatballs

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View Recipe: Miso Noodle Soup with Meatballs

Salty, savory miso becomes the backbone of this soup; try adding it to dressings and marinades too. We add chile-and-honey-spiked pork meatballs to the soup; you could also use shredded rotisserie chicken breast or cubed tofu. Want to get ahead on tomorrow's dinner? Double the meatball mixture, shape half into patties, and sear for Asian-style sliders. Serve with Baby Bok Choy and Cucumber Salad.

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Apple-Ginger Kombucha

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View Recipe: Apple-Ginger Kombucha

The apple-ginger combo of this fizzy kombucha is an exciting variation of the tea drink. Kombucha already has a faint apple flavor, so the additional apple juice enhances that existing apple cider flavor. Ginger gives the kombucha a warm, zingy kick.

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Fresh Gingerbread Squares

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View Recipe: Fresh Gingerbread Squares

Teff flour is a soft, almost-fluffy whole-grain flour with an intense nuttiness that makes it excellent for baking. But the beauty of fresh gingerbread is finding the perfect texture—delicate yet dense—so we add a bit of hearty whole-wheat flour to give this treat a heftier, more winter-worthy base. Stout beers adds a pleasantly earthy bitterness that complements the molasses, fresh ginger, and cinnamon; any frothy leftovers will pair nicely with a still-warm baked square. If you don't have any stout on hand, simply use 1/4 cup additional buttermilk instead.

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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Satay Sauce

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View Recipe: Grilled Chicken Breasts with Satay Sauce

We turn the traditional appetizer of chicken skewers and dipping sauce into a main course by spooning the satay sauce over sliced grilled chicken breasts.

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Mongolian Beef and Vegetables and Sesame Soba Noodles

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This takeout favorite is typically laden with beef and coated with a sticky-sweet sauce. Our makeover makes crisp-tender snow peas, broccoli, and carrots the star, with seared flank steak as the supporting player. We also balanced the blend of brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in the sauce. We’ve kept our version family friendly by omitting the heat, but you can add a sliced red chile or a healthy pinch of crushed red pepper if you like. You can also change up the vegetables: Try snap peas, mushrooms, red bell pepper, or cauliflower florets. Sesame Soba Noodles are made of buckwheat flour and have a toasty, nutty flavor. You can sub whole-wheat linguine if you can't find them.

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Can't Be Beet Tart with Goat Cheese

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View Recipe: Can't Be Beet Tart with Goat Cheese

This is the dessert you cook when you want to make a big impression. Everything about it, from the ginger kick in the crust to the sweet earthiness of the beets in the filling to the rich goat cheese in the topping, comes together in beautiful harmony. Be sure to use an 11-inch tart pan to accommodate the filling; a 10-inch pie plate will work in a pinch. Look for buttermilk powder on the baking or with the powdered milk.

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Sautéed Snapper with Curried Greens

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View Recipe: Sautéed Snapper with Curried Greens

The greens become wonderfully silky and aromatic once stirred into a fragrant of broth of coconut milk, curry powder, garlic, and fresh ginger. Since the greens are already cooked, they only need to be warmed through in the sauce. If you haven't made a batch of greens, stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Top with any mild, firm white fish, chicken, or shrimp. Chicken or shrimp would also be fine substitutes. Serve each bowl with a lime wedge; a squeeze brings the whole dish together.

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Ginger-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin

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View Recipe: Ginger-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Sherry vinegar has more depth and less tang and sharpness than other vinegars. It rounds out the sweet honey and pungent ginger. Since the thin glaze would burn on the grill if added too early, grill the pork most of the way through, then brush with the glaze and turn continuously for the final 6 minutes or until done. A fresh, crisp salad is a welcome change of pace from the usual fall side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes. We love the look of watermelon radishes in this fresh, crisp salad, but any radish will work. You can also round out this meal with Chili-Spiced Potatoes for a comforting side. If you don't have sherry vinegar, sub red wine vinegar or cider vinegar.

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Chinese-American Thanksgiving Meatballs

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This recipe is based on a classic Chinese dumpling filling, made instead into meatballs and poached in a gingery tomato sauce. The technique of mixing the meat until just tacky gives it that characteristic pot-sticker-filling bounciness. The tender, saucy meatballs pair wonderfully with white or brown rice.

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Butternut and Ginger Congee

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View Recipe: Butternut and Ginger Congee

This is comfort food. It's warm and creamy, even though there's no cream in it. Vietnamese like variation in their food—not just one flavor or texture. The crispy ginger slices and fresh herbs add just the right amount of zap to the dish. Shredded butternut squash will melt beautifully into the congee; use a box grater or the shredding disc of a food processor.

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Turmeric Chai Latte

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The addition of turmeric boosts the Indian flavor and the antioxidants in chai tea. Our healthier version mixes fresh ginger, cardamom pods, and whole cloves in orange pekoe tea sweetened with honey.

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Sweet Potato Noodles with Shrimp and Thai-Style Almond Sauce

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View Recipe: Sweet Potato Noodles with Shrimp and Thai-Style Almond Sauce

Smarter carbs are easy with the handy spiralizer—it works like a pencil sharpener to create long strands of veggies. Find the tool at kitchen stores and amazon.com. Spiralized veggies are showing up everywhere—in salads, in place of pasta, and even in desserts. These sweet potato "zoodles" transform a traditional pad thai recipe into a fun twist on a weeknight favorite. The best news? This recipe comes together in 20 minutes, making it a go-to for any busy weeknight. Break out your spiralizer, get the family involved, and get cooking on your new favorite recipe featuring the best of fall flavor.

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Lemony Chicken with Root Vegetables

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View Recipe: Lemony Chicken with Root Vegetables

Adams salts her chicken the night before. To keep sodium levels low, we don't use additional salt, as enough is provided by the preserved lemon. You can also use these bright, tart, briny lemons to season stews, braises, dressings, and sauces. High heat gives the chicken tasty char, and flipping the bird over partway through cooking helps the breast self-baste while the underside browns. Like other flavor-packed ingredients, a little goes a long way. If you don't have Aleppo pepper (a classic Mediterranean seasoning), sub 1/8 teaspoon each of paprika and ground red pepper. While the chicken chills overnight, uncovered, the skin dries, which helps it brown and crisp better.

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Sticky Asian Chicken Wings

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View Recipe: Sticky Asian Chicken Wings

Because the wings get a good bit of char, the type of honey you use isn't as important here (it'll lose its subtler nuances). Though we remove the skin from the wings, you'd never know it—they pick up an irresistible crispy crunch as the glaze cooks under the broiler. Give yourself a better grip when skinning each wing by holding it with a paper towel in one hand and pulling the skin with another paper towel in the other hand.

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Chicken Wonton Soup

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View Recipe: Chicken Wonton Soup
For an easier dumpling shape, fold wrapper in half over filling to form a half-moon; press well to seal edges. Stash a batch in the freezer for a faster, fresher, veggie-packed alternative to takeout.

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Spicy Buttermilk Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs

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View Recipe: Spicy Buttermilk Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs

Making your own spice blend is worth it. For starters, salt is the main ingredient in jarred spice blends. Making your own lets you control the sodium and use fresh ingredients. You can make the kebabs and buttermilk mixture a day ahead and refrigerate until you're ready to cook.

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Slow Cooker Ramen Bowls

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Any ramen lover will tell you—it's all about the broth. We build layers of rich umami flavor with the help of mushroom stems, fresh ginger, kombu (a type of edible kelp), sesame oil, and, of course, low and slow heat.

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Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks with Tropical Fruit Salad

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View Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks with Tropical Fruit Salad

You'll find everything but the tiki torch in this updated retro classic. Give the drumsticks a head start on a hot grill pan; then lower the heat so the glaze won't burn. Go meatless by swapping 3/4-inch-thick slices of extra-firm tofu for drumsticks. Glaze and grill 3 minutes on each side. 

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Seared Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce and Broccoli

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View Recipe: Seared Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce and Broccoli

Halve the tofu lengthwise for more surface area so the water can drain out quickly; then pat dry so it won't spatter in the pan. Sweet chili sauce has less heat than Sriracha. A bit of sugar balances its vinegar punch. Find it in the international aisle.

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Zesty Heirloom Gazpacho

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View Recipe: Zesty Heirloom Gazpacho

Green tomato adds nice tang to the mix. White wine vinegar works in place of sherry. Chilled bowls will keep the soup extra refreshing.

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Coconut-Lemongrass Chicken Bowls

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View Recipe: Coconut-Lemongrass Chicken Bowls

Marinated chicken simmered in an aromatic coconut broth = flavor building at its finest. This Southeast Asian-inspire bowl is all about big flavor with minimal effort. When working with lemongrass, give the stalk a couple of whacks with the back of a knife before chopping to release its flavorful oils.

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Soba-Edamame Noodle Bowl

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View Recipe: Soba-Edamame Noodle Bowl

Soba noodles are made from buckwheat, a wheat-free grain (look for packages that specify gluten-free), and they cook in only 3 minutes. Look for them in the international aisle.

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Poached Lobster Tails with Dressed Pea Shoots

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View Recipe: Poached Lobster Tails with Dressed Pea Shoots

Poaching helps ensure fresh lobster stays soft and cooks to perfection. Simmer gently so the lobster stays supple.

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Summer Melon with Lime and Rum

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View Recipe: Summer Melon with Lime and Rum

This is a lovely dessert, the rum adding a nice French touch (because the French were colonialists in sugar cane countries, they have a huge penchant for rum). Here, along with ginger, it adds rich depth. To ease prep, purchase precut melons in the produce section; some stores offer a mix of melons in a single pack.

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Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon

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View Recipe: Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon

The sweet-sticky glaze makes this salmon dinner a winner with the kids. The honey-ginger glazes packs a ton of flavor without a long list of ingredients or extra time in the kitchen. With such little preparation, these salmon filets are the perfect weeknight meal that you can easily add into your cooking rotation. Complete the meal with a side of roasted or steamed carrots and a hearty spoonful of brown rice for a well-balanced meal.

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Grilled Chicken and Soba Noodles With Miso Vinaigrette

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View Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Soba Noodle with Miso Vinaigrette

The vinaigrette doubles as a sauce for the noodles and a glaze before the chicken hits the grill. The noodle mixture and the chicken can also be made a couple of days ahead.

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Shrimp Lo Mein

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This takeout favorite is fast and easy with a little prep help from the kids.

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Glazed Beef Skewers with Ginger Slaw

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Have your little helpers mix up the glaze, while older kids can help skewer the beef.

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Tofu and Edamame Noodle Bowl with Caramelized Coconut Broth

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Grating jalapeño, ginger, and garlic allows them to infuse the coconut milk with bold flavor quickly, while caramelizing the mixture intensifies the savory-sweet appeal of this saucy noodle bowl.

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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Green Onions and Cilantro

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"Brussels sprouts are best when caramelized," says Gavin Kaysen of Spoon and Stable. "Tossing the roasted vegetables with rich, salty fish sauce enhances the sweet notes created by the cooking process.

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Grilled Chicken Skewers With Asian Pear Slaw

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Marjorie Meek-Bradley of Ripple relies on fish sauce to bring a new dimension to marinades and vinaigrettes. She finds that this salty pantry staple is especially appealing in crisp salads. "Fish sauce creates this exotic Thai flavor without being overpowering," she says.

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Sweet and Spicy Carrot Soup

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The combination of carrots, Fresno chili, brown sugar, fresh ginger, and green onions give this soup a sweet and spicy flavor.

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Orange-Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

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Homemade teriyaki sauce is much fresher and more vibrant than bottled sauce and makes for a delicious sweet-salty glaze on lean pork tenderloin. Mirin lends this sauce a rich flavor; it’s a sweet rice cooking wine that you'll find near the rice vinegar on the Asian foods aisle. If you can't find it, you can substitute sweet Riesling, dry or cream sherry, or sweet marsala wine. It would be a shame to let any of that luscious sauce go to waste; serve over a bed of brown rice to soak it all up.

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Cardamom-Glazed Carrots

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Turn up the volume on classic glazed carrots with exotic cardamom and fragrant fresh ginger. If you can find multicolored carrots, use them for a lovely presentation, as we did in the photo. The parchment paper lid slows moisture loss just enough to form a beautiful glaze.

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Chicken-Watercress Wonton Soup

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Flecked with peppery watercress, these soft chicken dumplings make for a slurpy-good appetizer soup. Be sure to use regular ground chicken (not chicken breast) for the best flavor and texture. For this recipe, you'll be making the nurse's cap dumpling shape. The sauce, all the fillings, and the broth for this soup can be made a day or two ahead of the party. If making dumplings just for you and your family, you can double up and freeze a batch of uncooked dumplings. No need to thaw before cooking—just add an extra minute or two to the cook time.

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Pea Shoot Salad

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Pea shoots offer the crunch of a salad green with the springy sweetness of green peas. They take wonderfully to Asian seasonings like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger. Grating garlic accentuates its pungency.

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Mu Shu Pork Wraps

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Chinese restaurants serve mu shu pork with Mandarin pancakes. On a busy weeknight, whole-wheat tortillas are an easy sub. Look for trimmed boneless pork shoulder. If all you see are large cuts, ask your butcher to cut off a 1-pound portion.

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Meltingly Tender Chicken with Miso, Ginger, and Carrots

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There is very little hands-on prep here; your oven does most of the work. The combination of flavors is exuberant, and the texture of the chicken is as succulent as can be.

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Poached Chicken Thighs with Ginger-Coconut Quinoa

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We cook the quinoa twice—once to absorb the liquid, and again to make it wonderfully creamy. Top that with chipotle and soy glazed chicken thighs for an irresistible meal. 

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Pork and Chive Dumplings With Red Chile Oil

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The pleating of these dumplings is a bit more advanced; if guests have trouble, they can make half-moons and skip the pleating. Make the chile oil up to 5 days ahead; store in the fridge, but bring to room temperature before serving.

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas

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Reserve some marinade to serve as the sauce, saving time and uniting flavors. For extra charred flavor, cook the veggies in a cast-iron skillet directly on the grill instead of the stovetop.

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Shrimp and Snap Pea Shumai

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Shumai (pronounced "shoe-my") are pretty open-faced, purse-shaped dumplings. Though there are no seams to seal and the shape is generally free-form, it does take a little finesse. If you can't find round gyoza skins, cut square wonton wrappers into 3- or 3 1/2-inch circles with a biscuit cutter.

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Chicken Salad with Bok Choy, Almonds, and Apricots

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Combined with sliced radishes, baby bok choy, and dried apricots, the remaining meat from Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff forms an Asian salad with fresh flavor.

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Blood Orange and Ginger Soda

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View Recipe: Blood Orange and Ginger Soda

Mint is decidedly one of the most refreshing flavors, especially when paired with ginger and blood oranges. This non-alcoholic beverage delivers a delightfully pungent, spicy kick with every sip.

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Ginger Chicken, Shiitake, and Scallion Soup

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View Recipe: Ginger Chicken, Shiitake, and Scallion Soup

A quick boil enhances the chicken stock with aromatics for a fragrant broth. Gentle poaching keeps the chicken breast juicy and tender.

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Chicken Yakitori

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View Recipe: Chicken Yakitori

Kids will love swapping forks for skewers to build their own kebab bites. The sweet-savory glazed chicken is perfect served with basmati rice and crisp steamed veggies.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

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View Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

We love the heat level in this slow cooker take on tikka masala to fend off winter chill. If the spice kick is too much for your family, you can cut the red pepper down by half without losing any of the dynamic flavor layers.

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Honey-Lime Drumsticks with Snow Peas and Brown Rice

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View Recipe: Honey-Lime Drumsticks with Snow Peas and Brown Rice

The vibrant glaze—which pulls bold flavors from soy sauce, honey, lime juice, fresh ginger, and garlic—would be equally delicious on chicken breasts or pork chops.

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Thai Green Curry Chicken

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View Recipe: Thai Green Curry Chicken

The perfect dinner with some leftover rotisserie chicken you have in the fridge.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Ginger Sauce

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View Recipe: Grilled Chicken Thighs with Ginger Sauce

Flavorful chicken thighs might just be our favorite cut. Here we dress them up with a simple ginger-scallion sauce.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

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View Recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken

Our take saves 446 calories, 22 grams of fat, and 1,260 milligrams of sodium over one serving of a leading chain's sweet and sour chicken.

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Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

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View Recipe: Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Pearled farro is a fine sub for brown rice. While hearty, pearled farro isn't a whole grain; unpearled, whole-grain farro cooks in about 30 minutes.

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Thai Basil-Ginger Spritzer

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View Recipe: Thai Basil-Ginger Spritzer

Paired with peppery ginger, the anise flavor of Thai basil gives you a highly refreshing summer sipper. Look for kaffir lime leaves at Asian markets. If kaffir leaves are unavailable, simply omit. This recipe will also work nicely with fresh mint or cilantro sprigs instead of Thai basil.

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Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew

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View Recipe: Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew

Cider, chopped apple, butternut squash, and parsnips lend appealingly forward sweetness to this fall harvest stew. Unfiltered apple cider has pectins that help thicken the stew. If you use filtered, clear cider, add another tablespoon of flour.

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Egg Noodle Stir-Fry with Broccoli

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View Recipe: Egg Noodle Stir-Fry with Broccoli

The red chiles add vibrant color and deep, fruity heat. If you can't find them, substitute ¼ cup thinly sliced Fresno peppers (which are much milder). Look for very young ginger; it will have thinner skin and a less fibrous interior.

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Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites

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View Recipe: Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites

Ditch the greasy fried chicken fingers in favor of these sweet glazed chicken bites. They're the perfect size for popping into your mouth or serving on skewers. This dish is prepared with boneless, skinless chicken thighs but feel free to use chicken breasts if you have them on hand.

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Lamb Tagine with Lemon and Olives

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View Recipe: Lamb Tagine with Lemon and Olives

Tender pieces of lamb soak up the ginger, saffron, cinnamon, and cumin that flavor this Mediterranean stew. Sweet golden raisins, whole-wheat couscous, fresh carrots, and green olives simmered together round out the dish.

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Crisp Autumn Serenade

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View Recipe: Crisp Autumn Serenade

This cocktail brings together the seasonal flavors of apples, pears, ginger, and maple. Bourbon gives it a bit of bite and backbone. (For a sweeter, richer version, you could use a dark rum, like Plantation Grande Reserve or El Dorado 5-year.) You'll make more of the tangy ginger-maple syrup than you need for the recipe; save the remaining syrup for other cocktails or to sweeten and spice up tea or mulled wine.

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Roast Turkey Pho

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View Recipe: Roast Turkey Pho

You can substitute unsalted chicken stock for the homemade. If you do, simmer with the water, stock, peppercorns, sugar, star anise, and ginger, and proceed with recipe from there.

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Tofu Saag

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View Recipe: Tofu Saag

"Restaurant chefs these days put cream and other goop in saag. For Indians of my generation, that's unacceptable: The smooth spinach puree is where the creaminess comes from on your palate," Saran says.

Saran's eye-opening technique here is to pat the tofu dry very briefly, rather than for 20 or 30 minutes. This keeps it moist and creamy inside, and the outside still gets browned. Look for ghee–clarified, toasted butter–at Indian or Asian markets.

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Cilantro-Ginger Mojo

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View Recipe: Cilantro-Ginger Mojo

This cilantro and ginger-flavored mojo sauce is delicious served with grilled meats. 

 

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Gingered Sweet Potato Soup with Toasted Coconut and Pumpkinseeds

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View Recipe: Gingered Sweet Potato Soup with Toasted Coconut and Pumpkinseeds

Pureed sweet potatoes are topped with coconut and pumpkinseed kernels making this soup perfect for fall.

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Starter Dish: Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff

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View Recipe: Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff

One beautifully poached bird, cleverly divided, feeds a family of 4 for 3 nights. That's the kind of math we love.

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Tomato-Ginger Jam

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Refrigerate this tasty tomato and ginger-flavored jam for up to 2 months.

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