Anise's use in cooking dates back to the ancient Egyptians, though it was the Romans who ate anise seed cakes after meals to ease digestion. Anise is also a traditional digestive aid in India ...

But I learned that this earthy, subtly sweet spice has a number of uses in savory cooking ... each containing a single seed. The pungent, licorice-like aroma makes star anise an integral ...

there are some substitutions you can use. One option, if you’re not allergic to it, is five-spice powder, which contains star anise. Or try anise seeds, which come from a whole different plant ...

I love the intense, licorice-y flavour of aniseed, although it’s not a spice everyone appreciates. To me, it seems a little old-fashioned, perhaps because of the vintage-looking packaging of ...

Fennel oil is a concentrated extract of fennel seeds. It has a strong anise-like smell and flavor — stronger than the fresh plant. It can be used in cooking but is more often used as an herbal ...

Star anise is spice that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine ... It’s aptly named for the star-shaped pods from which the spice seeds are harvested and has a flavor that is reminiscent ...

Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach ... Sichuan pepper, and fennel seeds. Star anise has a warming, sweet taste similar to cloves, which works well in savory dishes such as curries ...