Anise, Lemon, Honey And Mustard Dressing

• 3 or 4 cloves of roasted garlic (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon anise seed
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or more to taste
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon honey, to taste
• Juice and zest of one medium lemon
• 1 tablespoon fruity olive oil
• 2 tablespoons creme fraiche (or a second tablespoon of olive oil instead)
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1. Using a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic, if using, the anise seed and a pinch of salt, until the seeds are well broken.
2. Add the lemon juice and zest, the mustard and the honey; whisk well to combine. Both mustard and lemons can vary considerably in how sharp they are, so you may need more honey, or less, to balance them.
3. Whisk in quickly the olive oil and then the creme fraiche, if using. Add freshly ground pepper to taste.
4. Allow the flavors to combine for a few minutes, then check for sweetness and for salt. Add more honey if necessary.
5. Enjoy!! ;o)
6. N.B. This dressing also works well for potato salad, warm or cold.

garlic, anise seed, mustard, honey, lemon, olive oil, crueme fraiche, salt, freshly ground pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/4808-anise-lemon-honey-and-mustard-dressing (may not work)