Fennel & butter beans. I just love caramelised fennel, propped up here on a silky bed of butter beans to be swiped at with bread. Recipe Makes 2 portions 2 medium fennel, each cut lengthways into...
Bronze fennel is a versatile, prolific edible that is easy to grow […]
How often do you use fennel seeds? Have you had fennel seed tea? Keeping fennel seeds on hand means you can make tea whenever you want. Here's the easiest way to make it without any grinding, chopping, or pounding.
When something goes wrong in the garden, it's wise to ask why. When something goes unexpectedly right, the same question is in order. Take bulb fennel, also called Florence fennel. One is told that bulb fennel is a cool-weather plant best grown as a fall crop, because warm weather makes it bolt -- that is, go to seed and fail to make bulbs. But since it's also frost-sensitive in fall, and the bulbs keep poorly in storage, that season is disappointingly short. So at our place we grow a spring crop as well.
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This guide includes descriptions of the types of fennel as well as tips for growing fennel in your garden.
One foodie describes it as the spice an angel would sprinkle from its wings. Words: Jane Wrigglesworth Peggy Knickerbocker (true name) is an esteemed San Francisco-based food writer who has contributed to Gourmet, Saveur, Food and Wine, House and Garden, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Los Angeles Times and The New York Times. Her take on fennel pollen is irresistible. “If angels sprinkled a spice from their wings, this would be it,” she wrote. “I sprinkled a pinch of it on fish before grilling. I scattered a bit over roasted vegetables, and then I tried it on a pork roast.
Chicken with Roasted Fennel and Apple Brandy Cream Sauce is an easy weeknight dinner that's a total showstopper! Perfect for those days when you're in a complete dinner rut!
Learn how to cut, choose and store fennel, the complex, licorice-flavored vegetable that can be served raw or cooked.
Q: I keep hearing how fennel is in season. What is it, and what are innovative ways to use it?Sent by BrieEditor: Brie, fennel is a bulbous vegetable with a tall, wispy, fronded top that looks rather like dill. The fronds can be used in salads, but the main attraction of fennel is the bulb itself. It’s very firm and crunchy, and it tastes a bit like licorice and anise. It has a fresh, bright taste and it’s one of our favorite vegetables for salads and slaws.
Michael Kelly continues his Grow It Yourself series with fennel, a great summer vegetable.
Find out what fennel tastes like as well as how to chop and cook this delicious vegetable. Get answers to loads more frequently asked questions.
Benefits of fennel tea are many. You can get them all from just a cup of the tea. Which of these benefits did you and did you not know about?
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Wondering how to cut fennel? Here's a step by step guide and video that shows you exactly how to cut a fennel bulb (how to dice fennel).
It’s time to freeze some fennel! Learn the top 5 rules and get the most out of your fennel harvest!
Fennel is used in cosmetics but it is most commonly used in cooking. It can be its own side dish, but most often it's used to...
Find out what fennel tastes like as well as how to chop and cook this delicious vegetable. Get answers to loads more frequently asked questions.
This aromatic vegetable is equally delicious raw or cooked and can be added to salads, side dishes, or main courses. Try it every which way with our favorite fennel recipes.
A simple 3-ingredient, 5-minute fresh fennel salad. It's fresh, crunchy, flavorful, and a perfect side dish for busy weeknights and cookouts.
Days to germination: 7 to 14 days Days to harvest: 80 to 90 days Light requirements: Full sun Water requirements: Regular watering Soil: Loose and well-drained soil Container: Not ideal for container gardening, but possible Introduction Fennel is a multi-purpose plant for your garden that will provide you with aromatic seeds for seasoning as well […]
WASTE NOT I'm now going to attempt to address a question that plagues many of us with gnawing dread- "What the heck am I supposed to do with the fennel stem and fronds?!" We've all been there - we're in the kitchen, concocting some culinary deliciousness with loads and loads of fresh prod
When you learn how good fennel is for you, You'll want to learn how to grow fennel in your garden and kitchen! How To Grow Fennel Growing fennel in your garden can provide you with
Are you wondering where to plant fennel in a vegetable garden? Don’t worry! Just keep reading, and this blog will answer all of your questions and doubts.
Use dried epazote to replace the fresh variety if it's available; otherwise try cilantro, papalo, summer savory, or fennel. Keep reading to get more ideas.
I’ve been on a bit of a fennel kick lately: not that I would ever consider the dreaded “D” word, but it’s nice to have something crisp and fresh and sweet yet mildly grassy …
This aromatic vegetable is equally delicious raw or cooked and can be added to salads, side dishes, or main courses. Try it every which way with our favorite fennel recipes.
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Growing bulb fennel in gardens or containers is an easy way to enjoy the licorice-flavored bulbs and leaves. Learn more in our grow guide.
I love fennel and enjoy the crispiness and tanginess of the anise flavor.
If you're looking for a way to step your salad game up, look no further than our Fennel and Apple Salad with Garlicky Croutons. We toss shaved fennel and Granny Smith apples with toasted walnuts, homemade sourdough croutons and shreds of parmesan cheese, and then drizzle it all in a simple lemon-y vinaigrette.
This salad is one of my personal favourites. Easy to throw together, super tasty, nourishing and satisfying. It makes a great lunch or a light weeknight dinner. I chose to go with a classic combo: fennel and carrots, both roasted to perfection to bring out their natural sweetness. I added
Host Amanda Herrera shows us why fresh is always best with two creative dishes using ingredients from the farmers’ market.
Braising sounds fancy, doesn’t it? This classic, refined cooking method promises a combination of caramelized flavor and long-cooked tenderness, nudged along by gentle heat and a solicitous chef. To braise vegetables gives them their proper due, and it’s the perfect treatment for all kinds of spring produce — especially wedges of sweet fennel. Fennel and shallots are perfect braising partners.
