Food History.com says that star anise also played an important role in Japanese culture. Star anise was traditionally used in Japanese medicine for more than 3 000 years to soothe the liver and ...

As part of our Meet the Chef series, we're talking to some of Cumbria's finest about their lives in and out of the kitchen. This week, it's the ...

Add the star anise and cook over a low heat until the butter is flavoured with the star anise. Add the apples, sugar and cinnamon (if using), and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has ...

A great way to brush up the humble carrot. Star anise adds a touch of Christmas spice to the sweet buttery glaze. Use a clean scourer to smooth the carrots and remove any peel marks (optional).

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 ...

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 ...