Ginger: The Renaissance root. It brightens up savory dishes by adding just the right amount of heat, soothes our aching stomachs, and most importantly, satisfies that sweet tooth with an extra bite. Here are six recipes that show just how far our favorite rhizome can go, from rich Southern pies to nose-clearing spiced shortbreads.
Sweet pears + spicy ginger = a fall pie for chilly days
Pear and Ginger Pie with Streusel Topping
And that buttery streusel topping that brings it all together.
Garnish this Southern classic with candy
Chocolate Ginger Chess Pie
Mix chocolate and ginger for a luxurious dessert.
Add cardamom for a New Zealand-inspired sweet
Cardamom-Ginger Crunch
These glazed beauties are great for tea time.
This shortbread amps up the spice
Add turmeric, white pepper, and coriander to your cookies if you can handle the heat.
Pillow-soft molasses cookies
Gluten-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies
They just happen to be gluten-free.
Raisin-spiked cake with a side of American history
Lafayette Gingerbread Cake
Legend has it that George Washington’s mother made this spicy, buttery cake for Marquis de Lafayette in the 1780s. And it’s still good, even over 230 years later.