This salty-sweet dish is inspired by Cretan dishes and is a great appetizer.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS

• 14ounces feta cheese, cut into twelve 3x1x11/2-inch sticks
• 4teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil3tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2teaspoons whole aniseed

DIRECTIONS Preheat broiler. Divide feta evenly among 4 broilerproof baking dishes; brush with oil. Broil until golden, about 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine 3 tablespoons honey and aniseed in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until hot.

Drizzle 1 teaspoon honey mixture over cheese in each dish. Sprinkle feta with ground black pepper. Serve, passing remaining honey mixture separately.

Tags: Broiled, Feta, Honeyniseed, Recipe