Gingerdead Men - a Marcus Samuelsson recipe (of sorts)

Ginger is one of my very favorite spices, and I see no reason to limit gingersnaps or gingerbread men to Christmastime.  This recipe from Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef Marcus Samuelsson embraces everything I love about a good ginger cookie - the warmth of the cardamom, the kick of the white pepper, and that perfect, buttery crispness on their well-timed exit from the oven. What really brings this recipe to life is the addition of candied orange peel -- though I (again, an admitted ginger nut) have been known to substitute even that with candied ginger instead!

Isaac Mizrahi for Target dress

Jessie Steele Cherry Cupcakes Audrey Apron

Fred and Friends Gingerdead Men Cookie Cutter

Lips: Lime Crime Velvetines in Red Velvet

                              Slightly obese Gingerdead Men mean more to love!