Flavored with licorice and topped with sweet icing, Italian anise cookies are a must-have holiday cookie to complete any Christmas cookie platter.

Blame it on the nutmeg. Of course it’s a holiday staple, a sprinkling grated over eggnog, half a teaspoon for mulled cider, a quarter teaspoon in a pumpkin pie. But when a recipe calls for grating one ...

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the eggs for 5 minutes until very light in texture (the long beating time is important so the eggs are sufficiently whipped ...

Anise is a plant with a distinct, licorice-like taste. It’s often used to add flavor to desserts and drinks and is known as a natural remedy for various ailments. Share on Pinterest Anise, also called ...

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Grandma Ferrante knew how to bake biscotti. While amazing, the aroma of these biscotti baking is nothing compared to their fantastic taste. They are a crispy cookie flavored with vanilla extract and a ...

Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place pignoli nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in the 350-degree ...

Star anise is an evergreen shrub that is commonly found in Southwest China. It comes from the illicium verum plant and is shaped like a star-shaped star anise pod, from which it gets its name, ...

Star anise is used for adding flavour to several Indian dishes. Did you know drinking its water can be beneficial for your health? Read on to find out five amazing benefits of star anise water. Star ...

It sounds like a party trick: Add water to the clear, licorice-flavored ouzo liquor, and watch it turn cloudy. This “ouzo effect” is an example of an easy way to make highly stable emulsions — or ...