Star anise

These Chinese sweet and sour spare ribs are juicy, tender, sticky and packed with rich, balanced flavor. The best part is that they are made completely from scratch on the …

German alcohol – free Christmas punch, otherwise known as Kinderpunsch is a kid-friendly version of Glühwein (German hot mulled wine). It’s delicious, healthy and easy to follow. Made with fruit …

Lebkuchengewürz (Gingerbread spice) is a German gingerbread spice blend made with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, cardamom, cloves and ginger. It’s flavorful, super easy and quick to make. Easy enough …