Creating an infused syrup with star anise is a simple yet effective way to add flavor to desserts. Combine water, sugar, and whole star anise pods in a saucepan and simmer until the sugar dissolves. ...

Incorporating star anise into rice dishes can add an unexpected twist to the traditional flavors. When cooking rice, add a ...

Taking a handful of cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, bay leaves, mint and cardamom, she advised soaking them in lukewarm ...

This is adapted from an excellent American book, All About Braising by Molly Stevens (WW Norton). It has quickly became one of the most cooked dishes in my house as it’s easy and the children love ...

The broth, which draws its umami flavors from shiitake mushrooms, star anise, and oyster sauce working with dark soy sauce ...

Chinese Style Braised Ribs are known for their deep savory flavor and tender texture. Pork ribs are slowly simmered with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like ...

From Citrus & Star Anise Cured Trout Gravlax Toast to No No Mules, top New Orleans chefs and bartenders are whipping up some ...

Greek KoulourakiaThese soft koulourakia are made with light olive oil (not butter or eggs) sugar, cinnamon, cloves, orange juice, grated orange zest and ouzo. They are aromatic and delicious, perfect ...

In New Orleans and beyond, cabbages famously fly from floats during St. Patrick’s Day parades. Most of us already have a few ...

From Irish Pork Stew to Osso Bucco, these dishes deliver the kind of warmth that make the period between winter and spring feel more settled.

Discover flavorful Lent-friendly recipes from New Orleans’ top chefs and bartenders. From seafood to non-alcoholic drinks, make your Lenten journey delicious & indulgent.

Braised chicken dishes bring a lot to the table — literally and figuratively. By searing and then gently simmering the meat ...