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 ...

Lead in cinnamon can lead to serious health hazards. Check your pantry for these products before holiday baking season begins ...

NIgella's Wide Noodles With Lamb Shank In Aromatic Broth (from COOK, EAT, REPEAT) braises a lamb shank in a spicy liquid that ...

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 ...

Leave at room temperature for 30 minutes. About 15 minutes before you want to serve dinner, spread the salt/five-spice mixture over the entire surface of the duck breasts, to coat them evenly but ...

Step inside the kitchen of any household in Saigon and chances are that you will find one or two ready-made curry powder ...

Consumer Reports found high levels of lead in cinnamon powder and multi-spice blends from 12 brands, including Paras and EGN. The findings raise significant health concerns as even small amounts ...

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