Star anise (Illicium verum) is an evergreen tree belonging to the Magnolia family that's native to the southwest of China and ...

The first time I saw star anise, I honestly thought it was for decor! That perfectly symmetrical star seemed like the kind of thing you would place next to a pine cone for a DIY centerpiece or put ...

How to make star anise water? Boil two cups of water with a few pods of star anise. Let this simmer for 5-10 minutes and strain the water. Add lemon slices, honey, and cinnamon sticks to enhance ...

The prolonged drought in the southwest is threatening regions responsible for over 80 per cent of the world's production of star anise, source of a key ingredient in the flu-fighting antiviral ...

is the star anise, which gives the dish a warming, aromatic feel. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. To make the crumble topping, put the flour and brown sugar in a large bowl and mix well.

In a heavy medium pot over medium high heat, melt butter. Stir in onions, star anise and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in whey and maple syrup ...

As soon as the chicken is done searing, add soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, mandarin peel, star anise, peppercorns and bay leaves to the pot, and stir to combine. Return chicken ...