茴香花粉

I sprinkled a tiny pinch over roasted carrots and the sweet, floral aroma was incredible—way more intense than I expected from such a delicate-looking spice. A little goes a very long way, which makes the small jar last.

Tossing a pinch of this into my morning scrambled eggs gave them an almost floral sweetness, and the fine, powdery texture dissolves instantly.

The flavor is like a sweeter, more concentrated version of regular fennel—one tiny pinch on grilled fish and I was hooked. It's pricey, but a little truly goes a long way, so the jar should last me months.