234 5 star recipes

Mexican wedding cakes are always a holiday favorite but this recipe takes it up a notch or two, writes Mary Wilhelm of Sparta.

Adolph Frey owns one of the few Michelin-rated 2-star restaurants in Germany. He made this dish at the lodge for Carl's birthday celebration one year. Quenelles are poached fish and egg mounds traditionally made with pike.

Ready in less than 15 minutes. An easy green bean side dish recipe with cashews, thyme and garlic that ensures the green beans remain the star.

Swiss gingerbread from Lucerne with pear purée, walnuts, whole wheat flour and a warming mix of star anise, cloves, cinnamon and ginger. Traditional Lebkuchen-style holiday bake.

Bread machine pizza dough with beer and garlic that bakes into tender hand-tossed style crusts with crispy edges in just 7 minutes

Elegant red wine fruit soup with poached pears, candied orange slices, pineapple, and a crème fraîche finish. A stunning French-inspired dessert layered with star anise, vanilla, and cardamom.

Baked whole tilapia roasted over ginger, scallion, and whole star anise, allspice, and peppercorns. The aromatic bed steams the fish as it bakes, then strains into a wine-butter pan sauce.

Pull-apart Christmas tree coffee cake made with bread machine dough, shaped from soft buttermilk rolls, topped with sweet icing and cinnamon heart candies. A festive holiday brunch centerpiece.

Traditional Vietnamese herb and vegetable platter with fresh mint, cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, cucumber, and tropical fruits. The essential accompaniment for pho, banh mi, and spring rolls.

Tender and juicy grilled flank steak is great to make a sandwich, especially when you have leftovers. Herbed goat cheese and caramelized onions sure will add tons of yummy flavors into every bite.