Turned up anxious for culinary courses (8)
I believe the answer is:
desserts
'culinary courses' is the definition.
'desserts' can be an answer for 'courses' (courses of meals). I am unsure of the 'culinary' bit.
'turned up anxious' is the wordplay.
'turned up' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'anxious' becomes 'stressed' (stressed can mean anxious or uneasy).
'stressed' in reverse letter order is 'DESSERTS'.
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for desserts that I've seen before include "Last courses" , "Puddings" , "That may be cobblers" , "Final courses" , "Sweets" .)