Nearly all cultures employ fennel seeds in their cuisine. Although whole fennel seeds are quite adaptable, they are most often used to season meat or in soup, stew, and sauce dishes. Fennel seeds are a fantastic flavor not only for pork but also for poultry, fish, and baked breads. Whole fennel seed is a fragrant member of the Apiaceae family of herbs that is imported from India. Although its flavor is reminiscent to anise, they shouldn’t be used interchangeably. Whole fennel seeds are very useful in Indian and Mediterranean cooking.