Star anise can elevate the taste of broths and soups by adding a warm, aromatic note. When making vegetable broth, adding one ...

Star anise, a common spice in Asian cuisine, offers a surprising number of health benefits. From boosting immunity and aiding digestion to promoting skin health and even balancing hormones, this spice ...

The key here is not to overcook the apricots. They can become tender very quickly and must keep their shape. It’s amazing how ...

In this fresh, bright update from Victoria Dearmond, pastry chef at Georgia James in Houston, the puffs are filled with orange- and anise-infused cream. Rather than spun sugar, a white chocolate ...

As the name suggests, star anise is a fruit in the shape of a star which is native to South China. It is brown in color and has an aroma similar to that of a fennel seed. It has a strong licorice ...

In each installment of this occasional series, we ask (and answer) questions about the less familiar items in the spice aisles—most importantly, what the heck you do with them. So far, we’ve looked at ...

Star Anise is a dark brown spice with a woody texture and a star-like shape. It has been an essential part of Asian & Middle-Eastern kitchens for a long time. This pretty looking spice lends a ...

Star anise is a small, star shaped fruit growing on an evergreen plant, Illicium verumwith. A native from southern China, star anise has a licorice like taste and lends a soft, exotic taste to a meal, ...

Star anise is a striking spice, both in appearance and taste. In Cantonese, it is called bat gok (eight angles, or corners), although it sometimes has more or fewer than eight points making up the ...