32 Fresh Ginger Recipes That'll Spice Up Your Weeknight

Team Delish loves pureed soup, and this carrot ginger recipe is no exception. Set apart from the pack by a few noteworthy ingredients, this is a recipe we come back to again and again. Canned coconut milk makes it super-creamy and rich while keeping it conveniently dairy-free. Just a tablespoon of fish sauce adds depth and makes this soup feel that much more special. A sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro at the end ties in all the flavors. Want to up the presentation even more? Add crispy fried shallots and chili oil for that final chef’s kiss.

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The best part of the sweet glaze in this recipe? There's no need to cook anything—just whisk the ingredients together! Serve with some steamed rice or grilled corn, and you've got a perfect, easy summer dinner.

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Is there any whiskey cocktail more iconic and simple than a whiskey ginger? It’s just two ingredients, but it’s truly one of the best bubbly/spirit combinations out there. To go the extra mile, we wanted a homemade, showstopper garnish, and we couldn’t think of anything more fitting than fresh, spicy candied ginger. Not only does it look great atop a drink, but it's also great for snacking.

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We all know classic beef & broccoli stir-fry, but for the days where you’re just looking for a little less meat this fall, it’s time to turn to the almighty walnut. It’s fatty and rich, with a fun, rippled texture that gives sauces lots of nooks and crannies to hug onto. Lightly caramelize it first with sugar and sesame just until it’s ever so slightly candied, and you’ve got yourself a worthy contender of a meat alternative.

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If you've never made homemade gingerbread cookies, your holiday season is about to change. These classic Christmas treats are often made just because they're the pinnacle of festive cuteness. But we think these Christmas cookies are pretty delicious too. Soft and full of warm spice, these cookies are the perfect way to ring in the season.

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This vegan recipe is a culinary road trip through Jamaica featuring sweet plantains, aromatic rice and beans, and tofu in a jerk marinade. To add a touch of crunch, acidity, and color, we top it all off with a simple red cabbage and carrot slaw. Be sure to make extra slaw—you'll want to put it on everything.

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Cowboy steak is one of the many names for the ever-popular rib eye, with the distinguishing features of a slightly protruding rib bone and a thickness of 2 1/2 to 3 inches. Legend has it that cowboys would eat this cut of meat using the bone as a handle, and that sounds like innovation to us. We topped this with a spicy butter that’s a nod to the flavors in Nigeria’s favorite street food, beef suya, which is made from skewers of beef rubbed in suya spice and grilled to tender, spicy, earthy perfection.

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Antoni Porowski developed these cookies while filming Queer Eye in Kansas City, and we can see why they quickly became a favorite amongst the Fab 5. These cookies have the perfect chew, with the sharp candied ginger, the flaky shredded coconut, and the warm cardamom.

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Looking for a weekend project? We suggest these super-flavorful (and surprisingly easy) pot stickers! Don't miss the photo guide of our folding technique, though you don't need to fuss too much over them. They'll taste amazing no matter how they look.

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A whiskey sour is definitely one of our favorite and easiest cocktails to make. Ginger adds a spicy kick to the traditional whiskey sour. We also replaced the lemon juice with lime for a citrus upgrade that really makes this stand out from the rest. The egg white is completely optional, but it adds a nice frothiness and is very traditional on a whiskey sour!

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It was only a matter of time before we tried our hands at perhaps the most delicious tea cookie ever—Carr's ginger lemon cremes. Snappy ginger spice cookies sandwich a tangy lemon creme filling, perfect for dunking in a mug of milky Earl Grey. These cookies will soften ever so slightly in the fridge—this way they’re still crisp, but soft enough that the filling won’t burst out when you take a bite.

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Are you unclear on what exactly a marinade is and how to use them? No worries! We have been there, and this sweet and spicy Asian-inspired marinade is the perfect place to start.

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Giving the salmon a quick broil at the end of cooking gives the marinade a chance to caramelize—it's too good. Just make sure to keep a close eye on it so you don't overcook the salmon! Two to three minutes is all you need under a hot broiler.

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This recipe marries two of our favorite creamy comfort foods, spicy chicken tikka masala and rich, garlicky fettuccine Alfredo. This match made in heaven is a unique dish that will be ready to serve up in just over an hour!

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Deceptively simple to mix up, the Dark 'N' Stormy delivers a refreshingly complex wave of spice and zing. Want it with a twist? Try our Frozen Dark 'N' Stormy!

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If you were hanging out in malls in the '90s, you've likely been chased down in the food court to sample this delectable, perfectly sauced chicken thigh recipe on a toothpick. If you've always wondered what was actually in this iconic dish, now's your chance! The sauce gets its sweet, signature flavor from a combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, garlic, and bourbon, of course. Don’t worry—the sauce isn’t boozy at all; the bourbon just adds the perfect accent to the Asian-inspired sauce, making the flavor so unique.

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These gingersnaps are big, gingery, and extra extra chewy. They are more than just another holiday cookie, basically a warm winter hug in cookie form.

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In our attempt to copy the fan favorite from P.F. Chang's, we flavored ground chicken with hoisin sauce (a fermented bean paste that gives the chicken the quintessential Chinese-American flavor), soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, and sesame oil. Water chestnuts add a nice crunch here too.

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Truffles are the ultimate one-bite wonder, and these gingerbread ones have a delightful touch of holiday magic in each bite. Bonus: They’re rolled in crushed gingersnaps for a zippy ginger flavor and a pleasingly crunchy texture.

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The coconut milk and spice go so well together here, making a rich but not heavy sauce that really tastes and feels far more complicated than it is. The salmon simmers in the milk, keeping it very tender and flaky and extra-flavorful. Spoon the sauce over the salmon a few times as it cooks to give it a nice coating.

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