3 anise scented Recipes

soft dried figs (8 oz), stemmed and coarsely chopped, pitted dates (7 oz), trimmed and coarsely chopped, water, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, anise seeds , ground in an electric coffee/spice grinder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, softened, cream cheese at room temperature, vanilla, egg yolk, granulated raw sugar such as turbinado or demerara

onions, peeled, quartered, gingerroot, 2 2 1/2-inch pieces, peeled , halved lenghtwise, whole star anise, whole cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, low sodium beef broth, water, flat-cut beef brisket, fish sauce, sugar, dried rice noodles, 1/4-inch thick, green onions, chopped, fresh thai basil, jalapenos, stemmed , thinly cut on diagonal, fresh mung bean sprouts, hoisin sauce, sriracha sauce, lime wedge