This lovely shortbread is spiked with anise seed, an addition that offers an alluring licorice edge. The recipe is from award-winning cookbook author Deborah Madison. She writes about the shortbread ...

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 ...

A crispy, crunchy biscotti with delicious anise flavor gets festive holiday packaging from a dip in white chocolate and pistachios. This was our runner-up. Instructions: In a large bowl, combine eggs, ...

Fekkas is a beloved Moroccan treat that's perfect for sharing and steeped in tradition. What sets this fekkas recipe apart is ...

Can a pinch of sweet, licorice-scented spice really tame hot flashes and lighten a heavy mood? Studies suggest that anise seeds may have unexpected potency for women navigating hormonal changes and ...

Star anise, with its distinct licorice-like flavor, is a spice that can elevate vegetarian dishes like no other ...

Star anise might be the most unappreciated, underused spice. If you have a jar of these dark brown, flower-shaped seed pods in your spice rack, chances are, you probably don’t know what the heck to do ...

I have been growing anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum, for 15 years or so. I am a lover of black jelly beans, so I love any licorice flavored herbs or spices, such as tarragon, anise seed, fennel, ...