Five-Spice Powder

Cinnamon, anise seed, fennel seed, peppercorns and cloves come together in our five-spice powder recipe inspired by the Chinese spice blend. Find our recipes that use five-spice powder here.

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Copycat Honey Baked Ham

4 reviews

For holidays and special occasions my family loves a good old fashioned baked ham. One year I decided to see if I could duplicate the crunchy glaze on a Honey Baked Ham. After tweaking it a couple times I have developed a pretty good imitation. It is delicious. I get asked to make ham to take to potlucks and parties because everyone likes my version so well. The best part is that it is really easy. If you have a kitchen torch you can torch the sugar instead of broiling it. That method is just as easy. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville,...

Pecan Banana Bundt Cake

5 reviews

My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder...


Pressure-Cooker Healthy Steamed Dumplings

My family loves Chinese food, but it’s hard to find healthy choices in restaurants or at the grocery store, so...


Asian Chicken with Gingered Vegetables

3 reviews

“My family loves this light, colorful and quick meal. Grilled pineapple sprinkled with cinnamon makes a yummy dessert.” Teresa Ralston...


Five-Spice Glazed Smoked Chops

1 review

I started out fixing another recipe but didn't have all the ingredients, so I came up with this one! The...

Asian Chicken Thighs

152 reviews

The thick, tangy sauce makes this dish one of my favorite Chinese chicken recipes. Serve the chicken over long...


Chinese Five Spice

2 reviews

I regularly mix up my own spice blends, such as this Chinese five spice recipe. I make Indian and Mexican...

Epiphany Ham

I wanted to cook a ham but didn't have the ingredients for my usual glaze recipe, so I made substitutions....


Spinach Beef Stir-Fry

1 review

With tender strips of steak and fresh colorful vegetables, this mouthwatering stir-fry sizzles with flavor! "My versatile entree can also...


Rosemary Beets

1 review

For a simple side dish, I use a slow cooker and let the beets mellow with rosemary and thyme. —Nancy...


Healthy Steamed Dumplings

1 review

My family loves Chinese food, but it's hard to find healthy choices in restaurants or at the grocery store. So...

Char Siu Pork Lettuce Cups

The Asian influence here in the Hawaiian islands inspired my char siu recipe. It’s tasty as is, in a bun,...


Lo Mein Noodles

One of the things my husband and I share is a love of Asian food. At the end of the...


Spiced Pear Risotto

We love risotto and are always in search of fun and different ways to prepare it. I like to serve...


Slow-Cooker Char Siu Pork

6 reviews

The Asian influence here in the Hawaiian islands inspired my char siu recipe. It’s tasty as is, in a bun...


Macadamia Sunshine Bars

7 reviews

Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when...

Exotic Five-Spice Chicken Wings

1 review

Savor the flavors you crave! These distinctive wings deliver a sweet, salty and slightly spicy taste with every bite. —Barb...


Contest-Winning Grilled Asian Flank Steak

2 reviews

This recipe is a tender, lighter variation of the marinated ginger-sake flank steak my mother used to make. It has...


Five-Spice Tuna

3 reviews

Out of the tuna recipes I've tried, this is my favorite. I add an Asian flair to tuna steaks with...


Orange-Spiced Chicken

5 reviews

Five ingredients are all you’ll need for this fast and extremely flavorful marinade. With one taste, it’ll become your most-requested...


Five-Spice Pecans

6 reviews

Talk about a sugar-and-spice treat! Just try to stop eating these toasty, roasty snack nuts. “They’re also great sprinkled on...


Pressure-Cooker Char Siu Pork

4 reviews

I based this juicy pork on Asian influence in Hawaii. It's tasty as is, in a bun or over rice....


Pumpkin-Curry Chicken over Cashew Rice

12 reviews

This is truly a dish that combines international flavors with homespun comfort. The sweet curry aroma alone will warm hearts...


Apricot Orange Chicken

2 reviews

Lots of lip-smacking apricot flavor makes this sweet chicken stir-fry from Sharon Warner Sunday-special! “It goes together so quickly,“ she...


Chinese Chard with Almonds

1 review

The chard in my garden inspires all kinds of recipes. This one makes an amazing side dish, especially in spring....

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