Instead of simply tossing those tasty little seeds directly into her dish, Ina Garten takes an extra moment for this very important step.

Though they share strikingly similar appearance, the spice of cumin and caraway have vastly different flavors and uses.

Add fennel, milk and fennel seed. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until fennel is tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer soup to a blender and purée until ...

Rub fish all over with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced preserved lemon rind and fennel seeds. Season fish cavity and exterior with salt, and set aside. Make the mostarda: Swirl 3 tablespoons oil ...

Once the oats are toasted, add the remaining oil, the apple, fennel seed, salt, pepper, and honey to the pan and stir well to combine. If you’re not using a cast-iron or other oven-safe skillet ...

(Feel free to use your favorite dried herbs or skip the fennel seeds.) The tomato paste will turn enticingly dark, too. Once the sun-dried tomatoes, whole tomatoes and broth are added, it’s just ...

Add the bay leaves and fennel seeds and fry for another minute ... Add the squash, beans, stock and the whole red chilli. Fix the lid on the pressure cooker and place over a high heat until ...