Ginger and Tomato Beef Short Rib Stew

Beef simmering short ribs make a flavourful stew when slow-cooked gently with root vegetables and aromatic Asian spices. You can replace the white turnips with about one-quarter of a small rutabaga, sliced thinly into bite-size pieces. Note: For this slow-cooker version, be sure to slice the turnips thinly.

Grilled Rib Eye Steaks with Ginger Butter

A thin pat of butter mixed with flavourings, such as fresh herbs, is a classic topping for grilled meats and vegetables.

Asparagus and Orange Salad with Ginger Dressing

Cardamom Rice Pudding With Ginger Mango Salad

Gobble up this sweet rice pudding as soon as it's ready, because it thickens and loses its creaminess quickly. The half vanilla bean we call for in the ingredient list should be halved crosswise; if you halve it lengthwise, the moist seeds of the unused half will quickly dry out and lose their flavour.

No-Churn Summer Rhubarb Ginger Ice Cream

Slow Cooker Mini Orange and Ginger Cheesecakes

This simple method for cooking cheesecake means a less-fussy water bath and no cracked tops. Lining the underside of the slow cooker lid with paper towels keeps the moist heat in while also preventing condensation from dripping onto the cakes. If you use canning jars, these individual cakes are easy to take to a dinner party; just screw on the lids, tote them in a cooler and garnish before serving. Cost: $1.60/serving

Tangy Beef Pot Roast

There's a tang of vinegar and a touch of ginger in this streamlined version of sauerbraten.

Poached Apricot Napoleons with Ginger Pastry Cream

This elegant dessert looks as if you have to be a pastry chef to make it. However, with several make-ahead elements and the help of frozen puff pastry, this dish is one anybody can make.

Slow Cooker Ginger Carrot and Lentil Soup

This smooth soup is quick and economical to make, pretty to look at and delicious to eat.

Grilled Salmon with Ginger Green Onion Relish

Serve with: Potatoes or rice and steamed broccoli, Chinese broccoli or rapini Simple grilled salmon is enhanced with a quick Chinese-style relish, which also works wonderfully with trout and halibut.