A lovely traditional pudding, but the star of the show – see what I’ve done there? – is the star anise, which gives the dish a warming, aromatic feel. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

Kissed with the perfect amount of sweet icing on top and finished with some festive sprinkles, they have everything you want in a holiday cookie recipe. What I love most about this anise cookie ...

Add the chilli flakes, star anise and salt. Grind the peppercorns and add them to the marinade. Toss the ribs in the marinade and tuck the garlic cloves whole between the ribs, then set aside for ...

(You have to try our five-spice pumpkin pie recipe.) Oh, and if you’re wondering about star anise pronunciation, we break down the tricky word here. In addition to its use in traditional Chinese ...

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 ...

They looked like powdered sugar-coated Italian wedding cookies, but with a secret: anise extract. I've found versions in bakeries and packaged shelf-stable options, but they aren't quite right; ...

Stir in onions, star anise and salt, and cook ... (The liquid will look curdled, because it is.) Use a blender to purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.