The rhizome of Ginger zingiber officinale is the ginger root used for cooking. Ginger is also a tropical plant. This can be grown in St. Louis in pots, and brought indoors for the winter. Asarum canadense is the hardy wild ginger.
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Pumpkin Gingerbread
Pumpkin Gingerbread WGHS Member Carol made this delicious gingerbread for our 2015 Autumn Herb Gathering. 3 c sugar 2 t ground cinnamon 1 c vegetable oil 1 t ground cloves 4 eggs […]
Ginger Muffins
Ginger Muffins 2 sticks butter (1 cup) 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 cup molasses (sulphured or unsulphured) 2 tsp baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 4 cups flour 2-3 tsp powdered ginger ½ tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp ground allspice ½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) Preheat oven to 350°. In a […]
Oven-Roasted Bulgur and Root Veggies
Oven-Roasted Bulgur and Root Veggies Cindy served this delicious dish at our 2017 Tastee Luncheon. 3 medium beets, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces 2 small turnips, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces 3 medium carrots, cut into ½ inch slices 1 medium red onion, cut into ½ inch wedges 6 fresh thyme […]
Other Herbs
aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) arnica (Arnica montana) astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) columbine, red (Aquilegia formosa) comfrey, knitbone, boneset (Symphytum officinale) blue borage (Borago officinalis) salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor) synonymous with Poterium sanguisorba Cardamon (Elettaria cardamomum) edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) Vertissimo chervil, French parsley (Anthriscus cerefolium) costmary (Tanacetum balsamita) dwarf curry plant (Helichrysum angustifolium) cutting celery […]
Ginger
Common Name: Ginger Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Zone: 9 – 12 Type: Tropical perennial Height: 2 – 4 ft. Spread: 2 – 4 ft. Sun: Partial shade Soil: Fertile, well-drained Water: Medium to wet Culinary Uses: Grated root in soups, stir fry, and numerous other meat, poultry and seafood dishes. Crystallized root in Asian confection. […]
10 Essential Oils from Common Herbs and Spices
10 Essential Oils from Common Herbs and Spices Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Used in making perfume and in aromatherapy Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) Oil is useful for an insect repellent Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Distilled from berries, warm and soothing for treating muscle aches and promoting digestion Parsley(Petroselinum crispum) Used in soaps, detergents, colognes, cosmetics, and […]
Refrigerator Tomato Jam
Refrigerator Tomato Jam 1½ lb fresh tomatoes, or 28 oz good quality canned tomatoes 1 inch small piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, about 1½ t 1 or 2 jalapenos, chopped ¼ c fish sauce 2 cloves garlic, […]