Easy 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...
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 Pear Butter
This is a tasty spread for toast, muffins, biscuits or any of your favorite breads. It is easy to make...
Star Anise-Honey Cookies
When I was growing up, my mother made many desserts and pastries with anise. Today, I continue the tradition with...
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...
Warm Spiced Chai
My wife loves chai, but I have never been satisfied with any of the store-bought mixes, so I created my...
Pickled Grapes
No sour grapes here! Easy to make and even easier to eat, pickled grapes are a versatile way to preserve...
Hot Spiced Berry Punch
I like to make punch in the slow cooker for parties. Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an...
Blushing Grapefruit Sorbet
Not overly sweet, this sorbet is a hit at the holidays, when there’s plenty of citrus fruit on hand. Try...
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;...
Olive Caprese Salad
When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
The slowly simmered broth of this Thai chicken noodle soup is well worth the wait. Though once you add all...
