Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Star anise might be the most unappreciated, underused spice. If you have a jar of these dark brown, flower-shaped seed pods in ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wouldn't it be amazing to sail through cold and flu season without getting bogged down by a stuffy nose, cough, body aches, or ...

If you’re a dog owner and wish there were some special way to turn an ordinary toy into a special doggy treat with the addition of an herb, good news! Dogs are nearly as crazy for anise seed as cats ...

Fragrant with anise and bright citrus, these crisp cookies bring the same cozy warmth as a mug of mulled wine—perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting or setting out for Santa. Add a splash of Irish ...

One spice that is commonly found in delicious mulled wine may have major health benefits. Anise seed is an aromatic spice that is used to sweeten baked goods and desserts, adding a warm licorice ...

Add more flour if necessary to form a pliant dough. Roll out dough and cut with your favorite cookie cutters. Bake in 350-degree oven until golden brown. Note: We refrigerated our dough for about an ...

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, ...

It won’t make your bad mood disappear – but it can ease it a little – and that’s a lot. Anise is a familiar spice that adds a sweet flavor and a licorice-like aroma to baked goods and desserts, as ...

I have always used anise oil (not extract) to bake my holiday pizzelles and biscotti, but I'm having a harder time finding it each year. I found anise essence at a cooking store and was told it would ...