1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, and whole peppercorns. Toast them, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until they become aromatic. Transfer them ...

Every time the weather report forecasts a snowy, rainy, or even slightly cloudy day, my fingers twitch at the thought of slurping pho—a mouthful of snappy rice noodles on a soup spoon with a basil ...

This post originally appeared in Genius Recipes from Food52. If pho is largely defined by its meaty origins—an otherworldly broth sprung from unwanted bones and off-cuts—then how on earth do you make ...