66 aniseed recipes

Crispy Indian-spiced vegetable pakoras of eggplant, zucchini, cauliflower, and mushrooms in a curry-coriander batter, served with a spiced mango relish flecked with star anise and cinnamon.

Sea scallops stir-fried with broccoli, napa cabbage, snow peas, and shiitake mushrooms in a star anise and rice vinegar sauce. A light, veggie-loaded Chinese seafood stir-fry over rice.

Tender braised beef chuck in a star anise and cinnamon-spiced broth, ladled over egg noodles with fresh spinach and sesame oil. Chinese-style beef noodle soup that's worth every minute of simmering.

Thai-style green curry made with chickpeas, a homemade green chili paste, apple juice, and evaporated skim milk. A lighter, vegetarian take on the takeout favourite, served over rice.

A rich Mexican mole sauce with unsweetened chocolate, almonds, pumpkin seeds, hot salsa, tomatoes, currants, and warm spices poured over browned turkey pieces. This homemade turkey mole is a labor of love that feeds a crowd.

Peach tres leches cake soaked in three milks and peach schnapps, topped with star anise and cinnamon poached peaches, vanilla whipped cream, and crispy meringue strips.

Grilled Venison Chop with Chestnut Twice Baked Potato recipe

Cranberries and seeds give muffins fresh and nutty flavour, quick and easy to make, and absolutely delicious!

Spicy cranberry chile chutney with jalapeño, Thai chili paste, and hot sauce simmered with fresh and dried cranberries. Medium heat, sweet-tart-spicy balance. Killer on meat or sandwiches.

Ratatouille is a Provencal vegetable stew that is popular all along the Mediterranean coast. It is a summer dish, best when the vegetables are in season and at their peak.

Fiery habanero hot sauce sweetened with canned plums, apricots, plum jam, and sugar, then smoothed with vinegar and pimentos. A fruity, face-melting condiment that makes 10 cups.

Bisochos (also known as Ka'ak or Crozettes), traditional Sephardic sesame-coated bread rings with anise, fennel, or coriander seed. Crisp, nutty, and dipped in egg before sesame.

I like this recipe and so did the family. Good for those who are on a diet!

Trey Trung Kroeung: Cambodian catfish simmered in a fragrant lemongrass kroeung paste and coconut milk. Authentic Cambodian fish curry with galangal, kaffir lime, and turmeric.

Cantaloupe fruit salad with fresh pineapple, apple, raisins, coconut, and walnuts served with low-fat yogurt. A tropical no-cook fruit bowl with crunch from nuts and chewiness from coconut.

Chile peppers in spicy cream sauce with roasted green chiles simmered in coconut milk, heavy cream, and seven Indian spices including cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Rich, fiery, and ready in 30 minutes.