Star anise

Star anise is similar in flavor to anise. It is a star-shaped (hence the name), dark brown pod which contains a seed in each of its segments. The pod is crushed to release its flavor. It is widely used throughout Asian cuisine.

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Glazed miso black cod on a plate garnished with chopped green onions, with a lemon half and pepper grinder in the background.

Black cod with miso

25 min • Easy to Moderate • 4 servings

Grilled goat cheese on toast with mixed greens, beets, and chutney, accompanied by a jar of chutney and olive oil in a cozy kitchen setting.

Grilled goat’s cheese salad

20 min • Easy • 2 servings

Shrimp and vegetable curry with rice, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges, served in a white bowl on a kitchen counter.

Kid’s kokonut kitchen soup

50 min • Easy to Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

Chicken drumsticks served over green rice with peas and corn on a beige plate, next to a blender and a pot on a stove.

Arroz con Pollo (Chicken w/Rice)

65 min • Easy to Moderate • 6 servings

Golden-brown breaded chicken breasts cooling on a wire rack, with a bowl and olive oil bottle in the background on a kitchen counter.

Grandma’s Corn Flake Chicken (Revisited)

65 min • Moderate • 8 servings

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