Thai Iced Tea
Thai iced tea is the perfect balancing act for your favorite spicy or sweet Thai foods.
Garam Masala
This garam masala recipe, which produces an aromatic blend of toasted and ground spices, is a great way to bring...
Apple Tea
The delicious apple tea transforms scraps into a cozy beverage filled with warm flavors.
Chinese Beef Noodle Soup
If you're looking for a comfort food dish the whole family will love, try this recipe for Chinese beef noodle...
Pickled Apples
A few slices of pickled apples add much-needed brightness and acidity to any rich, hearty dish.
Fig and Goat Cheese Air-Fried Meatballs
Around the holidays, saucy cocktail meatballs are always the first appetizer from the buffet to be eaten. In this dish,...
Braised Corned Beef
The oven’s gentle heat ensures that braised corned beef turns out juicy and tender. You might never return to the...
Shrimp Pho
My family always uses this shrimp pho recipe. I've added a few modern cooking techniques to build upon its already...
Ceylon Chicken Curry Noodle Soup
This comforting chicken curry noodle soup is a take on a soup I ate during childhood. It is loaded with...
What Is Star Anise? Uses and Benefits
The star-shaped pods look beautiful—and have an exotic flavor you'll want to experiment with. Learn about what star anise is,...
Fig and Goat Cheese Meatballs
Around the holidays, saucy cocktail meatballs are always the first appetizer to go. In this dish, the sweet flavor of...
14 Cozy and Flavorful Star Anise Recipes
Our star anise recipes highlight the spice’s complex, warming, licorice-like flavor in hearty soups, braises, cozy baked goods and drinks.
Olive Caprese Salad
When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Orange Natilla Custard Pie
After tasting natilla for the first time at a Cuban restaurant in Key West, I knew I had to turn...
Slow Cooker Spiced Poached Pears
Some of the many reasons I love this dessert recipe are: it's on the healthy side; it's easy to make;...
Pickled Grapes
No sour grapes here! Easy to make and even easier to eat, pickled grapes are a versatile way to preserve...
Blushing Grapefruit Sorbet
Not overly sweet, this sorbet is a hit at the holidays, when there’s plenty of citrus fruit on hand. Try...
Star Anise-Honey Cookies
When I was growing up, my mother made many desserts and pastries with anise. Today, I continue the tradition with...
Hot Spiced Berry Punch
I like to make punch in the slow cooker for parties. Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an...
Slow-Cooker Pear Butter
This is a tasty spread for toast, muffins, biscuits or any of your favorite breads. It is easy to make...
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
The slowly simmered broth of this Thai chicken noodle soup is well worth the wait. Though once you add all...
Grandma’s Christmas Spice Cutouts
My great-grandmother made these, and the tradition was passed down in the family—without a written recipe! My mother would always...
