Tag: ginger

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Turmeric Chicken-and-Chickpea Soup 8

We gave the ultimate comfort food a restorative upgrade by adding anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and garlic. In place of noodles, which tend to swell in soups overnight, we look to budget-friendly chickpeas to add texture and boost the fiber content. As with most soups, the magic is in the broth: Searing […]

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Warm Spiced Cran-Pom Toddies 17

For a nonalcoholic version, simply omit the rum; to make it sweeter, replace the rum with apple juice. Ingredients 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks 1 (64-ounce) bottle cranberry-pomegranate juice drink 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin slices 1 3/4 cups gold rum 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Sugar cane sticks or cinnamon […]

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Slow Cooker Ramen Bowls 5

Any ramen lover will tell you–it’s all about the broth. We build layers of rich umami flavor with the help of mushroom stems, fresh ginger, kombu (a type of edible kelp), sesame oil, and, of course, low and slow heat. Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 (2-pound) boneless pork shoulder roast 2 onions, peeled and […]

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Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon 8

Complete the meal with a side of roasted or steamed carrots. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, grated 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 2 cups cooked brown rice How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven to 400°. Line […]

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Slow Cooker Ramen Bowls

Any ramen lover will tell you–it’s all about the broth. We build layers of rich umami flavor with the help of mushroom stems, fresh ginger, kombu (a type of edible kelp), sesame oil, and, of course, low and slow heat. Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 (2-pound) boneless pork shoulder roast 2 onions, peeled and […]

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Sesame-Ginger-Chickpea-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 20

Sesame, especially toasted sesame oil, is a key flavor in many Asian cuisines. It makes sense that tahini would fit here too, from satay sauces to the ginger dressing on your sushi restaurant salad. Here we spike tahini with fresh ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar and drizzle over roasted sweet potatoes (tahini rounds out sweet […]

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Egg Foo Yong with Mushroom Sauce 4

Think of egg foo yong as a cross between an American-style omelet and a crispy Chinese pancake, loaded with vegetables and topped with a savory mushroom “gravy.” It’s a superspeedy meal thanks to packaged broccoli slaw, matchstick-cut carrots, and microwaveable brown rice. A smaller (8- to 10-inch) skillet will make for a taller, fluffier pancake. […]

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Slow Cooker Ramen Bowls

Any ramen lover will tell you–it’s all about the broth. We build layers of rich umami flavor with the help of mushroom stems, fresh ginger, kombu (a type of edible kelp), sesame oil, and, of course, low and slow heat. Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 (2-pound) boneless pork shoulder roast 2 onions, peeled and […]

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Quick Chicken Pho

Great for pho beginners, this recipe is also terrific for cooks in a hurry,” writes Nguyen. “Keys to this streamlined approach include toasting spices and lightly searing ginger and green onion, which help to extract flavor fast. Poaching the chicken in the broth adds savory depth.” (The broth is a lower-sodium adaptation of Nguyen’s original. […]

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Sweet Potato-and-Red Lentil Curry

This fragrant, Indian-style stew hits all the right notes with aromatic garam masala, fresh ginger, and concentrated red curry paste. The coconut milk mellows and loosens the potato and lentil mixture just enough so that it can be spooned over rice. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (about 2 medium) 3 1/2 cups water, […]