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Stem ginger in syrup
I always have a jar of this ingredient handy – it's lovely in cakes, it does wonders for rhubarb, and can be used chopped as a garnish and sprinkled with its syrup over ice-cream.
It keeps for ages, so it doesn't matter if you're not using it often. My favourite ginger cake is made with this.
Serves 6Spiced Fig Pudding with Cumberland Rum Butter
Those who aren't too keen on a traditional rich, dark Christmas pud may find this lighter, spicier version more to their liking.
Serves 4Pork Kebabs with Honey and Ginger
Quick and easy, once you've marinated the pork there's very little work to do, making this recipe ideal for busy days.
Serves 4-6 (makes about 1¼ pints/725 ml)Ginger Ice Cream
Ice cream is an emotive subject: people have very different ideas as to what is good ice cream, but home-made ice cream is still the best of all. This recipe is the best I know for a vanilla ice cream, but I have added some preserved stem ginger for
Serves 4-6Preserved Ginger Ice Cream
This is one of the creamiest ice creams I know, and it provides a perfectly luscious backdrop to the strong, assertive flavours of stem ginger. Serve in some crisp Molasses Brandy Snap Baskets, with a little of the ginger syrup poured over – a great
Makes 24 piecesChocolate Crunch Torte with Stem Ginger and Figs
This is the easiest chocolate recipe ever invented - and yet it tastes wonderful. I first made a more basic version for children's TV. Since then it's got much more sophisticated but the joy of its simplicity and the fact that no cooking is required
