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 ...

Let's take a minute to appreciate the genius of Ginger Spice. She was a leader; bold, brash and guaranteed to keep things interesting. She promised to spice up your life. In short, she was exactly ...

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

With the arrival of the cold-and-cough season, you might be thinking about cooking a big batch of chicken soup as a cure for what ails you. I love the stuff, too, but I suggest you stock up on fresh ...

But even with all of its traveling, ginger is still associated with Asian cooking. We think of stir fries, of ginger shrimp, of the spicy Thai street food Gai Pad Khing. And while we may eat ...

Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark, a.k.a. Alie & Georgia, host Cooking Channel food-travel series Tripping Out with Alie & Georgia. Visit PEOPLE.com every Thursday for their playful spins on celebrity ...

When ginger is mentioned, some people immediately think of the knobby root’s reputation as a folk medicine, especially good for settling upset stomachs. Others associate the warm, zesty, slightly ...

Fresh, dried, candied or pickled, the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale – ginger root to you and me – is a hot commodity at the moment. Used quietly for years to add zip to everything from stir ...

When it comes to eating healthy, spices are often overlooked. So if you want to supercharge the health benefits of the foods you're already eating - while adding more interest to your meals - head to ...