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Five-spice powder gives a pungent, aromatic flavor to stir-fried vegetables. The powder is a mixture of five ground spices usually consisting of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechuan ...

When fresh and fragrant, a spice mix is the ultimate flavor shortcut: You get the benefits of a handful of spices but only have to buy one jar. They’re like footie pajamas (shirt, pants, and socks) ...