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Sweet Ginger Vinaigrette

  Recipe adapted from Gourmet. 1/3 cup corn, peanut or canola oil 3 tablespoons fine julienne strips of peeled fresh ginger 1/2 cup grated peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Toasted Sichuan-Peppercorn Salt (see recipe) Heat oil in an 8-inch skillet … Continue Reading →

Pepparkakor

The Swedish Christmas cookies incorporate a variety of fall spices. Recipe from Epicurious. 1 cup butter 11/2 cups white sugar 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Cream together the butter and sugar … Continue Reading →

Spiced Carrot-Apple Soup

  Recipe from Epicurious. 2 tablespoons olive oil 11/2 cups chopped white onion 11/4 pounds carrots, peeled, diced, plus 1 carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise 33/4 cups low-salt chicken broth 3/4 cup diced peeled fuji apple plus 1/2 cup finely diced (for garnish) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger 41/2 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 … Continue Reading →

Glazed Carrots With Orange and Ginger

1 pound carrots, trimmed and peeled if necessary, cut into coins or sticks 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced or grated peeled fresh ginger 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Chopped fresh parsley, dill, mint, basil or chervil … Continue Reading →