This Asian inspired beef stew has a deep earthy flavour from the five-spice powder and a hint of orange and ginger. Boy choy can be quite sandy, so be sure to wash thoughly before chopping. Serve over brown rice.
This will probably become a family favourite, since it also works well cold in the lunch box. Send it to school along with carrot and celery sticks and some crackers or a granola bar. Serve alongside Roasted Ginger Carrots (recipe link below).
Serve with: Rice and cucumber slices tossed with a dressing of rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, fish sauce and pepper The Philippines was a Spanish colony for more than three centuries, and its cuisine, especially that of the major cities, has incorporated some Spanish ingredients and adapted Spanish dishes to its own tastes. However, the cooking remains basically Southeast Asian in flavour, as in this traditional tomato sauce made more vibrant with ginger, an important ingredient in most fish preparations. It goes best with full-flavoured fish, such as kingfish, grouper, snapper, halibut, pickerel or catfish.
Think fancy-looking desserts are too much of a hassle to bring to a potluck? Think again! Ginger-Poached Pears With Chocolate Sauce may look elaborate, but they're actually really easy to put together. Everything can be made in advance and packed up. When it's time to go, simply drain the syrup from the poached pears and gently pat dry. I love the classic combo of soft pears and velvety chocolate, and can't think of a better way to enjoy both.?
This nonalcoholic drink is a favourite of the Caribbean, where each cook seems to have his or her own recipe. This one, inspired by a recipe from A Taste of the Tropics (Ten Speed, 1991) by Jay Solomon, is sweet with a spicy, slightly effervescent bite. It's deliciously refreshing served over ice.
These delicious cookies win on all counts — quick to make, nutritious and economical.
Calling all ginger lovers! This festive cake deliciously covers ginger from every angle, from fresh to ground to the pièce de résistance – an attractive crystallized ginger garnish.
Ginger lovers of the world unite to enjoy this rich, moist cake featuring dried and crystallized ginger. A dollop of ginger-accented whipped cream adds a touch of luxury.
