Star anise/17 recipes

Fluffy puff pasty filled with red plum and almond, after baking it comes out juicy inside and crispy outside, topped with cream and sour cream mixture, giving the extra creaminess!

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

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A patriotic salute to classic cheesecake, this party-sized dessert is decked out with blueberry and raspberry stars and stripes.

Biscotti Crocanti recipe

Hanoi Beef and Rice-Noodel Soup (Pho Bac) recipe

Simple and classic bean salad for Star Trek fans.

Five Spice Plum Sorbet recipe