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 ...

Anise seeds are hard and very intense in taste, making them unsuitable for direct consumption. Therefore, the spice should be added before baking, frying, cooking, marinating, or pickling.

is the star anise, which gives the dish a warming ... To serve, put some crème fraîche into a small bowl and top with some pomegranate seeds. Serve alongside the crumble.

Add the chilli flakes, star anise and salt. Grind the peppercorns and add them to the marinade. Toss the ribs in the marinade and tuck the garlic cloves whole between the ribs, then set aside for ...

As soon as the chicken is done searing, add soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, mandarin peel, star anise, peppercorns and bay leaves to the pot, and stir to combine. Return chicken ...

In a heavy medium pot over medium high heat, melt butter. Stir in onions, star anise and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in whey and maple syrup ...

In the pan, add the sherry vinegar, maple syrup, vegetable stock and star anise and bring to a simmer. Then add the butter and simmer on a low heat until the liquid reduces to a glaze (about eight ...