All About Ginger -- Plus Healthy Ginger Recipes

About GingerTremendously versatile and intensely flavorful, gingerroot has long been an integral component of Eastern cooking, appearing in everything from fiery curries to calming teas. Its distinctive taste gives depth of flavor to dishes, without adding calories or fat. And it is said to bring with it many health benefits -- including the alleviation of digestive disorders, congestion, and joint pain. Despite its gnarled, complex appearance, ginger is easy to work with. Look for...