Five-spice powder is available from Chinese grocers, and is becoming more widely available in supermarkets too. A good blend should be fragrant and spicy but also slightly sweet.

Cinnamon is a key component of the Chinese five spice powder, contributing warmth and subtle sweetness to the blend. This ...

For some reason, this time of year, one of my favorite spice blends to use in anything from apple pie to roast chicken is five-spice powder. Five-spice powder, a mix that's common in China, Taiwan and ...

Vietnamese and most popularly in Asian cuisine.One theory behind the composition of five spice powder is that it is intended to incorporate the five main flavors of sweet, sour, salty, bitter and ...

But that doesn't mean you can't add extra spices to liven it up. Ginger is one possibility, as are chili peppers or powder. However, if you want fried rice that is absolutely bursting with flavor, ...

Chinese barbecue might share a few similarities with its American counterpart, but it's these bold flavors and unique ...

With gently wilted spinach and a creamy curry-spiked coconut-milk sauce, this one-pan dinner is a colorful delight.

Grab those exotic vegetables you have been eyeing for a while and give them a new twist. A pinch of five spice powder brings out the depth of your fritters. Enjoy them with a nice game of football and ...

Tofu is just begging for a marinade -- the perfect sponge to absorb lots of delicious flavors. If you're a little stumped on ...

I also like to add a touch of spice - in this case, five-spice powder - to change the flavour slightly. You can also use different types of nuts, such as hazelnuts or pistachios. Put the butter in ...

FRIDAY nights are made for takeaways and telly and a Chinese is a favourite. But the cost of ordering in can be less easy to ...