Chicken Salad without hearts chestnuts cheddar apricots beans cilantro

1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root 1 star anise pod (optional) 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground[...]

4 cups cooked pasta, shape of your choice 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat 5 stalks celery, diced 2 large apples - peeled, cored and chopped 1 cup seedless[...]

1 cup couscous 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 clove garlic,[...]