Fennel, a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, is one of the unsung heroes of the vegetable world. Though often overlooked by home cooks, this versatile ingredient is beloved by chefs for its pleasantly ...

Lovely anise-flavored fennel is a tasty vegetable that is in season now through early spring. This distinctly-flavored crunchy bulb is a star in Mediterranean-style dishes and is uniquely delish as a ...

Have you ever come across a vegetable in the supermarket and wondered just what to do with it? For instance, fennel is one of those items that's often overlooked. With its bulb-like base, long stalks, ...

Fennel might not be the first thing you grab from the produce aisle on a busy weeknight, but it's worth getting to know it better. Although its subtle sweetness and crunch are reminiscent of celery, ...

These skewers give you a smoky flavor that complements the natural sweetness of grilled vegetables perfectly.

There are few more alluring -- and satisfying -- dishes than braises, especially now that there’s a little chill in the air. Inevitably, they’re fork-tender and flavorful, glossy with rich, aromatic ...

1. Remove the outer layer of the fennel bulb. Cut the bulb into fourths, removing the hard inner core. 2. In a food processor blend the fennel bulb, garlic, almonds, and salt until it becomes a ...

I have often been asked, how do you cook fennel? I recently spent a week in a rental house in Umbria. We ate lunch out every day, but in the evening we would come home, and I would go into the little ...

¼ C Olive oil, divided 3 Sausages cooked, sliced on bias 1 large fennel bulb, core removed cut lengthwise 2 TB Fennel Seeds 4 tsp Peppercorns 1 tsp sesame seeds Pinch Salt 1 C chicken broth ½ C hummus ...

It’s a rarity in the kitchen: a vegetable that’s sweet. But that’s just part of the allure of fennel, a Mediterranean staple that’s finally catching on with American cooks and diners. “One of the main ...

I cook a dish which I deem an excellent “gateway vehicle” to the wonder of fennel for many of my friends, and I’ve gone to absurd lengths in order to convert many a licorice-averse acquaintance to ...