Star anise/18 recipes

Mmmmm... Yumyyy! One more slice please!

Wow, the pot roast came out so flavourful and the gravy was also very tasty. We thinly sliced the leftover, used in sandwiches and wraps. Bravo!

So yummy, store-bought seven-layer dip can never beat freshly homemade version, no doubt.

A light and delicious key lime pie is topped with fresh strawberries and star fruit, and drizzled with key lime syrup. It' not only an eye-pleaser, but also a belly pleaser.

I remember this soup from my childhood. Very creamy and thick, full of dill weed. Let it become thin to feel more intense flavor of chanterelle mushrooms.

An impossibly delicious almond biscotti recipe; dip it into that hot cup of tea or coffee, it melts in your mouth, and you will swear it’s a perfect bite of food.

Arugula, Potato and Leek Soup recipe

Strawberries & Cream are always a winning combination, and the mixologists at Dirty Martini have served up an ace with their latest cocktail creation in celebration of the 126th Wimbledon Championships this year. There’s nothing more quintessentially British than watching the ultimate summer game played out by stars in crisp whites, accompanied by a smooth cocktail to beat the heat.

Light, delicious and packed with flavor.

This salad deserves five stars. We made the salad with some leftover roasted lamb leg. The mint-basil dressing was terrific, and it went so well with the lamb. The salad had lots of great texture and flavour...

A twist on the Christmas classic. You will need deep mince-pie tins for 18 pies and a 6.5cm cutter.

Five minutes for cake? Yes, please! But, before you bid farewell to your skinny jeans forever, take a moment to appreciate that we have packed this cake with oatmeal (fibre, tick), and peanut butter (healthy fat, tick). Go on, stick a gold star on your forehead Mum, you are about to score big with the kids because they will go nuts for this.

Bandera Chili recipe

This easy and simple recipe also came out delicious. Lemon juice added a touch of refreshing taste, and the overall flavour was well balanced. Giving this dish a five star.