There's no prep required when cooking with star anise. Just toss it in and let it permeate your broth or braise. However, ...

Anise seed, or Pimpinella anisum, is a powerhouse of a spice. You probably know it by its strong licorice flavor. It’s a key ingredient in liquors like ouzo and absinthe and in holiday cookies like ...

Star anise adds a toasty licorice-like sweetness to this salt, grounded with cinnamon. Sour ground black lime — made from dried limes, a commonly used component in Persian cuisine — adds a bracing ...

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and anise seeds with a fork. Make a well in the center and pour in the oil and wine. Starting in the ...