Anise seeds

You'll be surprised how easy it is to make these delicious, healthy apple chips. The hardest part is probably slicing the fruit thinly, but a mandoline slicer will help with that! Sprinkle the apples with a blend of aromatic spices and bake in - read more

Ann Burrell's biscotti are buttery and deliciously crisp, delicate but not rock-hard. The combination of anise and orange imbues the cookies with incredible flavor, while almonds and raisins add texture. The perfect treat with a cup of coffee or... read more

These cookies, bursting with spicy aroma, will become a tradition for your winter holidays. They contain a whole host of warming, aromatic spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, cloves, ginger, and black pepper. All of them are perfectly balanced, and the taste is... read more

These soft and chewy semolina cookies are baked in rings, but with decorative sprinkles in red, white, and green, they transform into charming Christmas wreaths. This simple recipe is perfect for working in the kitchen with - read more

The subtle flavor of anise and orange glaze transform ordinary shortbread into a special holiday treat. Stir ground anise seeds into the shortbread dough, and when the shortbread is ready, drizzle it with a simple orange juice glaze and... read more

There's no need to search the store for a masala chai spice mix: you can easily make your own from individual spices and use it immediately, so the mixture doesn't lose its flavor. Brew black tea bags in a blend of - read more

These crispy Italian chocolate chip cookies are even more delicious the next day. Espresso powder added to the dough imbues the biscotti with a wonderful coffee flavor, enhanced and enriched by anise seeds and pieces of... read more

• Cake
• Filling

This rich, moist pie is perfect for the holidays. The easy-to-make dough, which requires no rolling and simply presses into the sides of a springform pan, makes assembling, slicing, and serving the pie a breeze. Almond cream with - read more

The perfect winter cocktail will enchant you with its rich flavor profile. Bourbon, combined with notes of allspice, anise, ginger, fruit, and citrus, warms and lifts the spirits. Red wine also adds a vibrant flavor. read more

• Pork
• Glaze

A bone-in pork loin always looks festive and is easy to prepare for a large gathering, but this tender, lean meat can easily dry out in the oven. This problem is solved by an incredibly flavorful, spicy brine with orange, anise, ginger, and... read more

• Pho soup
• For serving

For authentic Vietnamese pho soup, preparing a rich and flavorful homemade broth is a must. The broth is made from beef bones, meat, and oxtails. To ensure a beautiful, clear broth, be sure to drain the first water. read more

This bread stuffing makes a great side dish for baked poultry, but is prepared separately. The filling is based on black pumpernickel and sourdough bread; their flavor perfectly balances the sweetness of the apples and raisins. Best for baking: read more

This simple bread is easy to make with store-bought pizza dough (you can also use homemade dough). But what makes it special is the addition of a pinch of anise seeds, a few sesame seeds, and orange blossom water, which are mixed into the dough. If you don't have orange blossom water, read more

• Dough
• Filling
• Glaze

These wonderful Italian cinnamon rolls differ from the originals by just a couple of additional ingredients that subtly alter their flavor and aroma, making them more reminiscent of pastries typical of Italian cuisine. These include ground anise seeds and orange. read more

Instant noodles are an excellent base for a delicious pudding, as they soak up flavors like a sponge, in this case, sweet (throw away the seasoning packets). Plus, making this pudding couldn't be easier. Steamed noodles together with - read more

Biscochitos are crisp, shortbread-like cookies with a wonderful anise and cinnamon flavor, a traditional New Mexico pastry. Bobby picked up the recipe after visiting Albuquerque. The dough for biscochitos is kneaded... read more

Mole poblano is a traditional Mexican sauce from the state of Puebla, after which it takes its name. The sauce boasts a complex and multifaceted flavor, and it contains a multitude of seemingly incompatible ingredients: vegetables, read more

A piece of beef is slow-cooked for 7 hours in a delicious Asian sauce with a complex flavor that includes garlic, ginger, umami, tomato tartness, and even a slight sweetness of anise – everything that makes up the unique taste and aroma - read more

• Duck
• Asian spice mix
• Spicy Ginger Garlic Glaze

Grill duck breasts with a delicious, sticky Asian sauce. The breasts are rubbed with a fragrant Asian spice blend and slowly grilled until the fat is rendered and the skin is crispy. Towards the end of the cooking time, the duck pieces... read more

These sausages are made using wild boar meat with the addition of lard for juiciness. To make the minced meat easier to work with, the ingredients are briefly frozen beforehand. A mixture of spices and herbs gives these sausages a unique flavor. read more

• Dough
• Nachika

Swiss birnbrot bread is distinguished from other breads by its generous filling of dried fruit, primarily dried pears, supplemented with other dried fruits, nuts, candied fruits, and aromatic spices. The filling, mixed with - read more

• Filling
• Dough

These delicious, crispy empanadas are baked from yeast dough with a pumpkin filling. The filling is made by simmering the pumpkin in a sugar syrup made from piloncillo, a type of evaporated unrefined cane sugar that, unlike regular brown sugar, is read more

• Piloncillo sugar syrup
• Buñuelo

Mexican buñuelos, unlike the Spanish doughnuts of the same name, are made in the form of thin, crispy flatbreads fried in oil. No Christmas in Mexico is complete without them. Buñuelos are often flavored with anise, added to the dough instead of... read more

French gingerbread is one of the many examples of European Christmas baked goods that warms the home with its spicy aroma, creating a feeling of coziness and winter festivity. The main ingredients of this sweet bread are: read more

Pork spare ribs are popular not only in Western cuisine but also in Asian cuisine. Their distinctive flavor comes from the sweet and tart sauce that is brushed on the ribs during cooking. Spare ribs, cut from the loin, are quite meaty and delicious, but to make their meat... read more

• Beer marinade and pork
• American BBQ Seasoning Mix
• Smoking device

Pork loin marinated in a blend of Belgian ale and American barbecue seasonings is incredibly juicy and flavorful. Grill it over coals with smoked wood, and the meat will acquire a delicious bouquet of spices, hops, and... read more

• Tagine
• Harissa sauce
• Ras el Hanout dry spice mix

Tagine is a Moroccan dish of vegetables and meat stewed in their own juices. In its native land, it's prepared in a clay pot with a high conical lid, also called a tagine. But if you don't have a special pot, you can also cook the dish in a cast iron pan. read more

Italian sausages are pork sausages that typically contain fennel, anise, and other spices. There are many ways to prepare them, including at home. In this recipe for Italian sausages, pork sausage is chosen. read more

Detailed recipe with photos.

• Dry spice mix ras el hanout:

Warming ingredients like honey, ginger, and ras el hanout (a Moroccan seasoning) give this chicken dinner a cozy, fall flavor. read more

• Pork in the oven:
• Saffron rice:

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Three types of beef are combined with chili paste, fennel, anise seeds and a splash of red wine. read more