(n.) An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds.
(n.) The fruit or seeds of this plant.
Example Sentences:
(1) He also worked with gov-ernment and policing org- anisations, and in the social, educational and health services, as well as for the Church of England and the US army.
(2) Dee’s Norwegian crispbreads and brunost sat happily beside Anita’s star anise and ghee.
(3) They also demethylate p- and m-anisate and 3,4-dimethoxycinnamate, but to a lower degree.
(4) The Gastronomy of Italy by Anna del Conte (Pavilion) Crispy apple dumplings with walnut butter and anise cream Braeburn and granny smith apples bring flavour and texture.
(5) These results suggest that the botanically related spices, coriander, anise and dill, contain common IgE-binding structures.
(6) The reaction of recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator with the inverse substrate 4-amidino-2-nitrophenyl 4'-anisate results in the rapid release of the chromogen 4-amidino-2-nitrophenol and the accumulation of the relatively stable 4-anisoyl-enzyme.
(7) Analysis of their contents by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) revealed that the underground part of N. forbesii contained large amounts of p-hydroxphenethyl anisate (0.7%), bergaptol glucoside (0.2%), nodakenin (2%) and 6'-O-trans-feruloylnodakenin (0.7%) and a lesser amount of notopterol (0.08%), while that of N. incisum contained a large amount of notopterol (1.2%) and less amounts of the others.
(8) A comparison of the results of tests with balsams and other essential oils showed that star anise oil does not give cross-reactions and pseudo cross-sensitivity.
(9) Growth of cells in the presence of 2mM m-anisic acid, a non-inhibitory analog of 3-MB, had no effect on intrachromosomal recombination rates.
(10) Cross-reactivity amongst the Apiaceae is the cause of the many positive results obtained with carrot, parsely, anise, fennel and caraway, the carrot allergy being of clinical importance in 50% of cases, including one with a history of anaphylactic shock after ingestion of raw carrots.
(11) Makes 8 big or 16 small dumplings For the wrappers 225g strong white flour 1 tbsp olive oil 1 egg 1 small egg yolk A pinch of salt 1 vanilla pod (seeds only) For the filling 75g demerara sugar 2 braeburn apples, peeled, quartered, thinly sliced 25g unsalted butter A dash of Calvados, apple juice or brandy 2 granny smith apples, peeled, quartered and diced ½ cinnamon stick 100ml apple juice 100g cinnamon sugar (100g caster sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon) For the walnuts 50g unsalted butter 200g walnuts, shelled and halved 20g caster sugar For the anise cream 300ml double cream , whipped to soft peaks 50g icing sugar A splash of Pernod, to taste 1 Mix the wrapper ingredients with enough cold water to bring to a dough, knead on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes, until smooth, then wrap in clingfilm and chill for an hour.
(12) Indeed, I have made my own - ham, emmenthal and a special star anise whole grain mustard.
(13) In Holland, for example, it was customary to give dragees of anise seed to new mothers to stimulate milk production.
(14) Serves 8-10 For the pastry 250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 25g ground almonds ¾ tsp ground allspice Grated zest of 1 orange 150g cold butter, diced 100g icing sugar A pinch of salt 1 free-range egg, plus 1 egg yolk For the filling 275ml double cream 4 star anise, powdered, or 3 tsp ground anise Finely grated zest of 1 orange 275g 70% dark chocolate, broken into small pieces 6 free-range egg yolks 1 Blitz the in a food processor to crumbs.
(15) 4 Place the cream, anise, orange zest and chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate has melted.
(16) Cross-acclimation and growth experiments with E. limosum showed a rate of metabolism that was an order of magnitude slower and showed no growth with either 4-methoxysalicylic acid (2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid) or 4-anisic acid (4-methoxybenzoic acid) when adapted to 3-anisic acid.
(17) Black beans makes 600g cooked black beans cooking time 2-3 hours 250g dried black beans 4 cloves garlic, bashed with a rolling pin a few sprigs of thyme a few bay leaves fresh epazote or quarter of a tsp anise seeds (optional) 1 onion, cut into quarters 1 tbsp sea salt Rinse the beans well in cold water and drain, picking out any loose pebbles.
(18) Betty Bee via GuardianWitness Serves 6 to 8 For the stock 3 carrots 2 leeks ½ fennel bulb 2 celery sticks 2 shallots 2 cinnamon sticks 1 star anise 1 tbsp cumin seeds 10 peppercorns 5 coriander seeds 300ml dry white wine For the lamb 1 head of garlic 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 leg of lamb – about 2.5kg 500g tomatoes, quartered 200g flour 150ml water 1 The day before prepare the stock.
(19) The antimicrobial action of 11 compounds involving guaiacyl- and syringyl-like structures (low-molecular-weight part of lignin), gallic acid and its derivatives, cinnamic acid and its derivatives, veratric acid, anisic acid and crotonic acid (a total of 25 compounds) against bacteria, yeast-like organisms and protozoa was examined.
(20) When the odor was anise, treated pups spent less time near the conditioned stimulus than did controls, but there were no 6-OHDA effects when the stimulus was a lemon odor (Experiment I).
Chervil
Definition:
(n.) A plant (Anthriscus cerefolium) with pinnately divided aromatic leaves, of which several curled varieties are used in soups and salads.
Example Sentences:
(1) Its gutsy flavour means tarragon goes well with other strong ingredients in a ravigote sauce: chop lots of tarragon, chives, chervil, parsley and watercress, and mix them with some chopped anchovies, capers and cornichons, then stir in some olive oil, a tiny splash of tarragon vinegar, a little lemon juice and a dab of Dijon mustard.
(2) 3 tbsp cider vinegar 5 black or green peppercorns 1 small bay leaf ½ shallot, peeled and finely chopped 1 sprig tarragon, plus 1 tsp chopped tarragon leaves 1 sprig chervil, plus 1 tsp chopped chervil (optional) 2 good steaks 150g unsalted butter 1 large egg yolk Salt and freshly ground black pepper Put the vinegar, peppercorns, bay leaf, shallot, tarragon sprig and chervil sprig, if using, in a small pan and bring to a boil.
(3) An improved method has been developed for the extraction of light filth from whole, cracked, or flaked spices (basil, bay leaves, clery leaves, chervil, chives, dill weed, mint flakes, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme, and vegetable flakes) and from ground spices (cloves, cumin, marjoram, mustard seed, oregano, sage, and thyme).
(4) Stir in some cream, let it bubble a little to thicken, then stir in some chopped tarragon and chervil, pour over the scallops and serve.
(5) Photograph: Jonathan Lovekin for the Observer Serves 4 For the pancakes: butter 30g plain flour 100g egg 1 large, plus an extra yolk milk 350ml basil and parsley 20g, total weight chervil leaves a handful For the filling: spring onions 4 butter a thick slice button mushrooms 400g thyme leaves 3 tbsp tarragon 2 large handfuls parsley 2 large handfuls crème fraîche 300ml lemon 1 butter and grated Parmesan to finish For the pancakes, melt the butter in a small pan, remove from the heat and leave to cool.
(6) Over gazpacho, turbot with chervil, and chocolate and apricot pastries, the result was announced of the issue that has given European leaders indigestion for weeks.
(7) Herb ricotta cakes Makes 6 For the batter: eggs 3 ricotta 250g plain flour 50g butter 30g, melted chives, chervil, parsley a small handful of each For the topping: avocados 2 medium lemon juice of 1 olive oil ricotta 6 tbsp sprouted seeds 6 large pinches Make the topping.
(8) Serves 4 as a side For the dressing 4 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 lemon, juice only For the slaw ½ small red cabbage, finely sliced 1 nashi pear, quartered, cored, then thinly sliced 1 carrot, julienned (or roughly grated) 1 fennel bulb, tough outer leaves removed, thinly sliced 1 stick celery, thinly sliced ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced ½ small bunch dill, chopped ½ small bunch chervil, chopped ½ small bunch of mint, leaves finely sliced, small ones left whole for decoration 20g sunflower seeds, toasted 20g flaked almonds, toasted 1 First make the dressing by mixing the oil, maple syrup and mustard.
(9) Earlier this week I threw basil, parsley and chervil into a batter and whizzed up green pancakes, then I worked chives and chervil into fluffy, coaster-sized ricotta cakes.
(10) serves 4 cooking time 15 minutes 1 large bag of baby spinach small knob of butter sea salt and black pepper olive oil 4 large flat breads (large Middle Eastern pittas, Turkish or Italian flatbreads) 4 heaped tbsp guacamole or the flesh of a ripe avocado 2 balls mozzarella, grated 80g pecorino or mature cheddar cheese, grated 300g leftover chicken or 2 chicken breasts, poached and shredded 8 very ripe fresh tomatoes, sliced 2 tbsp roughly chopped herbs (basil, tarragon, chervil or coriander) 2 handfuls rocket Wash the spinach and shake dry.
(11) Tarragon's elegant, spiky leaves make up one of the fines herbes, along with chives, chervil and parsley, and often it works best in combination with one or more of its friends who - as good friends do - soften its more assertive edges and bring out its best qualities.
(12) For 2 rib-eye or rump steak , white miso paste, shallot, tarragon , chervil, cider vinegar, butter Fry 2 rib-eye or rump steaks in a little butter and olive oil in a shallow pan, turning and basting regularly (I turn mine every 2 minutes and baste almost continuously).
(13) Beat the egg whites until light and fluffy, then stir into the ricotta mixture together with the chervil leaves.
(14) Stir in a tablespoon of chopped tarragon and a tablespoon of chopped chervil.