Fennel


serves 2 1 – 2 large fennel bulbs, with fronds attached 2 oz olive oil 1 orange ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley Preheat the oven to 400 F. Trim the fronds off […]

Roasted Fennel and Orange Salad


makes 4 servings 1 large or 2 small fennel bulbs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½ teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups or more vegetable stock 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes** salt and freshly milled black pepper dry […]

Tomato-Fennel Soup


1 pound zucchini or summer squash, peeled and thinly sliced 1 pound combined of fennel and leek, rinsed and drained, and thinly sliced 6 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (optional) 2 cups milk, stock, or cooled vegetable cooking liquid ¼ […]

Basic Gratin with Leek, Fennel, Zucchini



Ideas for Cooking from 2nd year intern Maggie Fennel can be baked, steamed, or sauteed with excellent results. The leaves can be used as an herb or seasoning. Try using in place of dill. Fennel is excellent on baked or broiled fish with butter and lemon. Storage tips: Fennel will […]

Tips for Using Fennel


from Moosewood Low Fat Favorites 2 medium fennel bulbs 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 tbls grated fresh ginger root 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tsp sugar salt and ground black pepper to taste Slice off the root end and trim the stalks and feathery fronds of […]

Gingered Fennel with Garlic


From Eating Well INGREDIENTS * 2 small summer squash, (about 12 ounces) * 1 1/2 cups sliced fennel bulb, (about 1 small bulb), plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds, divided * 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil * 1 tablespoon thyme * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper […]

Roasted Squash and Fennel



from The Vegan Cook’s Bible 1 Cucumber 1/2 Fennel or Kohlrabi bulb 1/2 red onion Ginger Dressing 2 tbls oil 2 tbls rice vinegar 1 tbls tamari or soy sauce 2 tsp fresh grated ginger 1 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes Using a mandoline or food processor slice […]

Fennel and Cucumber Salad with Ginger Dressing


from Moosewood Restaurant New Classics Saute 2 Fennel Bulbs 2 tbls olive oil 3 garlic cloves chopped 1 tsp ground fennel seeds (grind in a mortar and pestle or electric spice grinder) 1 tsp salt 3 tbls water Seasoned Bread Crumbs 2 tbls olive oil 1 garlic clove chopped 1/2 […]

Braised Fennel with Parmesan