Fennel
Provencal Fish Stew with Rouille
The bouquet garni for this stew includes orange peel (use a vegetable peeler to make wide strips) and some of the wispy fronds from the top of the fennel bulb that goes into the soup.
Roasted Monkfish, Fennel, and Chestnut Tagine
Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 2 hr
Though fig leaves keep the fish moist and make for a great presentation, it's also delicious without them. (Note that fig leaves are not edible.)
Pickled Carrot, Fennel, and Red Pepper Relish
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Roasted Fennel and Red Onions
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Assorted Dipping Vegetables
Feel free to add, subtract, or substitute any raw or cooked vegetables you'd like, but make sure there's a good variety of textures and colors.
Broiled Fennel and Red Bell Pepper Salad
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Crumbled feta cheese makes a nice topping.
Tomato and Fennel Orzo
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage and Fennel
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Fennel, Cucumber, and Tarragon Salsa
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Baked Bass with Fennel
Loup au Fenouil
Spiced Tuna Steaks with Fennel and Red Peppers
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Braised Lamb Shanks with Fennel, Tomatoes, Turnips and Carrots
The shanks need to marinate overnight, so plan ahead. Uncork a spicy Syrah, Pinot Noir or Merlot to go with dinner.
Wild Rice, Sausage and Fennel Stuffing
The flavor of the stuffing complements most fowl--there is enough here to stuff a 12-pound turkey or six game hens. The stuffing is also delicious as a side dish with roast pork or as a filling for cabbage rolls.