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 ...

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. Chocolate Orange Pots de ...

You’d think granita would be a regular summertime craze, particularly around here, with our wealth of summer fruit. It’s cold and sweet, lighter than ice cream, easier to make than sorbet and just ...

After studying nutrition in college, Farhat has worked to adapt her favorite recipes from her time living in Lebanon to make them as healthy and wholesome as possible. Lebanese-American cook and ...

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, ...

Stir together heavy cream and star anise in a medium bowl. Cover and chill at least 6 hours or up to overnight. Stir together 1 1/2 cups water, butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.

Wouldn't it be amazing to sail through cold and flu season without getting bogged down by a stuffy nose, cough, body aches, or chills? You can — by tapping into the immunity-boosting benefits of star ...