You know ginger as the all-important ingredient for holiday season cookies, but this spice can do so much more. It adds warmth to curries and zing to dressings. It perks up salad bowls and gives ...

From cozy soups to spiced cookies, zippy salads to icy cocktails, these recipes showcase the root’s full range — fresh, fiery, and endlessly versatile. Molly McArdle is Food & Wine's Updates Editor.

TL;DR: Ginger is safe to use, even after it sprouts. Sprouted ginger is typically safe to eat: Unlike potatoes, sprouts on ginger are a sign of age, but they do not contain harmful compounds. Texture ...