Aniseed- whole seeds. Other Names: Anise, Sweet Cumin. Aniseed is an ideal addition to all home baking, such as cakes, biscuits, bread etc. Add to stews and other dishes and experience its unique and subtle flavours- it will enrich any dish from whatever part of the world. Add to vegetable dishes, fish and shellfish, tomato based sauces, sweetand savoury mixtures with nuts and fruit, especially figs and chestnuts.