There's nothing like a Christmas cookie. And any cookie can be a Christmas one with just the addition of a few sprinkles or decorations. Case in point: Snickerdoodles. I made the wonderful and easy ...

Have you tried baking your own king cake for Mardi Gras yet? I love this recipe sent to me by Frank Speyerer, a reader in north Texas. He flavors his with anise extract, lemon zest and nutmeg. One of ...

These sesame biscotti tinged with anise are a grown-up addition to any cookie tin. Raw sesame seeds (we needed two small jars) Instructions: Preheat oven 375 degrees. In bowl of a stand mixer, add the ...

I have always used anise oil (not extract) to bake my holiday pizzelles and biscotti, but I'm having a harder time finding it each year. I found anise essence at a cooking store and was told it would ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. More than just the usual suspects of ...

Star anise water, a brewing trend, provides numerous health benefits such as improving immunity, aiding digestion, promoting weight loss, enhancing skin health, and improving respiratory function.

A crisp bite of Moroccan galette with a steaming cup of fresh mint tea: This is the definition of a simple pleasure, a pick me up, an exercise in mindfulness, a meditative ritual. A staple of the ...

When I was growing up, my childhood home was full of mouthwatering smells wafting through the halls, luring us like a siren song to my mom’s kitchen. There, you could count on something yummy being ...