Ginger is the rhizome of a tropic plant native to China, but is widely used in Asian, Indian, Oriental and European cuisines. Its name is derived from a word for “horn root,” referring to its appearance. It has a slightly sweet, peppery flavor with notes of lemon and rosemary. It is known to have several health benefits, including balancing metabolism, nausea and morning sickness, muscle pain and soreness, and many others.

Cooking Notes

• Comes in a 1.5 oz. package.
• Flavor your drinks with a pinch of ginger.
• Use in traditional baked goods like ginger snap cookies, pies, and muffins.
• Combine with powdered cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and allspice to make pumpkin pie spice.
• Create a delicious and healthy drink by putting ginger, honey, and a little lemon juice in a cup of water and drinking it after breakfast.
• Adds spicy zest to sweet dishes.
• Excellent in savory dishes, especially light-flavored ones like pork, fish, vegetables, and poultry.
• Add to your dish sparingly because a little bit can go a long way.