Ginger is the culinary equivalent of enthusiasm. Whether you’re using it in a savory or a sweet dish, its spicy aroma that seems to go straight from the nose to the brain, is a wake-up call: Hey! Things are about to get interesting! Put the ginger flower in a...
Ginger isn’t just for sushi and holiday cookies. The celebrated rhizome offers sweet spiciness, tangy freshness and a mellow warmth to foods of all kinds, making it the perfect addition to your autumn menu. Ready to get creative?
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Where ginger takes root, bold flavor follows.
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Turkey-time is just around the corner, which means buying, preparing, and serving the food, plus clean up. But this year, things are obviously a bit different. So instead of stressing out to prepare a meal, support local restaurants who need our help this Thanksgiving. Oh and did we mention...
Gingerbread cookies—the hard kind you make those big houses out of—are mildly edible. But ginger snaps are great. Best of all, we think, is gingerbread cake, the ideal fall dessert. One of the best in Utah comes from the kitchen at Hell’s Backbone Grill. Here’s the (slightly modified) recipe...
If applesauce makes you think of grandma, gingham and baby food, think again. Most groceries carry a variety of apples and each one makes a slightly differently flavored sauce. Bring a global imagination of seasonings to apples, and you’ve got a sophisticated side dish or a sauce for pork,...
Summer barbecues, we will always love you, but there’s something special about food in the fall. Cozying up with comforting dishes, playing with classic flavors like cinnamon and ginger and sharing food with family and friends: for home cooks, it’s a season of endless possibilities, even before Thanksgiving rolls...
Edible flowers were a big hit in the culinary ‘80s, and why not? Now they’re back (and why not?) They make the most gorgeous garnish ever, and the subtle fragrance and taste of edible flowers add easy elegance to salads, soups and even main dishes. Crystallized petals or flowers...
Labor Day is right around the corner, which means we’re running out of time to try our favorite summer recipes. We have variations on a classic appetizer, two sweet side dishes and a dessert starring fresh berries. Say farewell to the season the right way by sharing these dishes...
This summer, we have been all about mezze, a Greek appetizer platter that can also be the life of the party. We shared the supplies and ingredients to make this dish at home. But if you're hoping to skip the prep time and support a small business, we know...
Everyone in Salt Lake City except for me is tending a patch of tomatoes right now. We’re a city of home gardeners. In Utah, tomato harvest season is here, and many Utahns are looking for ways to use the fruits of their labors.
Despite Fred and Ginger’s famous dancing argument,...