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Fennel And Orange Salad
By á-174535
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Servings 4
- 2 medium fennel bulbs
- 2 medium blood oranges
- Orange juice (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Butterhead (Bibb or Boston) lettuce leaves
- Snipped fresh chives
Cut off and discard upper stalks of fennel bulbs; if desired, reserve some of the feathery leaves
Top rated Fennel recipes
Scallops with Fennel Grenobloise
By mahto
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound sea scallops
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium fennel bulbâtrimmed, halved and thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Olive Bread Stuffing with Fennel
By á-174535
In a large skillet heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat until foamy
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound trimmed fennel bulbs, cored and diced (about 2 bulbs)
- 3 cups chopped onions (3 large)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, white parts only (about 5 onions)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
- 15 cups stale artisanal olive bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup oil-pack dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
Fennel Salad
By DreiFromBK
Raw fennel is underappreciated here in the United States, and we wanted a simple, bright preparation with contrasti...
- Serves 4 to 6
- Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt and pepper
- 2 fennel bulbs, stalks discarded, bulbs halved, cored, and sliced thin crosswise
- 1/2 red onion, halved through root end and sliced thin crosswise
- 1/2 cup golden raisins, chopped
- 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Wild Rice with Bacon and Fennel
By GadgetGirl
For this earthy salad, make sure to use wild rice, not a blend, to get a nice chewy texture
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked wild rice
- 4 bacon slices
- 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh fennel fronds or flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Fennel & Apple Salad with Roasted Beets
By christoph
Thinly sliced fennel and granny smith apples offer a contrast of flavors and add a crunch to this amazing salad wit...
- Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon shallot, minced
- Toss:
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced about 4 cups
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
- zest of 1 lemon, minced
- Top with:
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 1 cup roasted beets, cut into 1/2” thick half-moons (1 large beet)
- fennel fronds
Orecchiette with Caramelized Fennel and Spicy Sausage
By lorik
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
- Serves 4 to 6
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound uncooked spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced (reserve 1/4 cup chopped fronds for serving)
- 1 pound dry orecchiette pasta
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Fennel-Rubbed Chicken-etta
By tammy1365
The traditional stuffed pork roast is so delicious but so laborious
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1 (3 1/2–4-pound) chicken, halved, or 4 pounds chicken legs (thigh and drumstick)
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 8 ounces bacon, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- A spice mill or a mortar and pestle
Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Artichokes
By á-25010
1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees
- 1 (12-ounce) pork Tenderloin, trimmed and brined if desired.
- 1 tsp. Herbs de Provence
- salt and pepper
- 1 fennel bulb, stalks discarded, bulb halved, cored, and sliced 1/2 inch
- thick
- 5 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup pitted nicoise or Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 Tbls. extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1 Tbls. minced fresh parsley
Olive Bread Stuffing with Fennel
By á-10360
This dressing is so flavorful thanks to sautéing the fennel and using olive bread
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound trimmed fennel bulbs, cored and diced, about 2 bulbs
- 3 cups chopped onions, about 3 large
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, white parts only, about 5 onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
- 15 cups stale artisanal olive bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup oil-pack dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
Steamed Mussels with Fennel & Tomato
By á-10847
This dish is amazing. I'm more accustomed eating this type of dish with spaghetti, but i didn't miss the noodles on...
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 large cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
- 1 bulb fennel (with some fronds), halved and thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, very thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup dry vermouth or white wine
- 1 (28 ounce) can San Marzano plum tomatoes, crushed lightly by hand
- 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, roughly chopped
- 2 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed well and beards pulled off
- Crusty bread, for serving
Turkey Sausage with Fennel Sauerkraut & Potatoes
By á-25010
Inspired by the Alsatian classic choucroute garni, this comforting, one-pot meal takes a shortcut with bagged shred...
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 6 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage links
- 3/4 cup 1/2-inch diced red potatoes
- 2 cups packaged shredded cabbage, preferably “angel hair” style (see Tips for Two)
- 1 small bulb fennel, quartered, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped feathery tops
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown or whole-grain mustard
Italian Braised Chicken with Fennel and Cannellini
By á-174535
Start the recipe in the morning and it's ready by dinner time
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, skinned
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and cut into thin wedges
- 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (14-1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, about 1 ounce
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley
Pan-Raosted Chicken with Fennel, Parsnips & Scallions
By á-174535
One of the most romantic meals I can think of is a pan-roasted chicken for two
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 3 1/2 to 4 pound chicken
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 fennel bulb, sliced lengthwise 1/2-inch thick
- 2 large parsnips, peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick on the diagonal
- 1 bunch scallions
- 3 wide strips lemon zest
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Fennel-Coriander Top Sirloin Roast
By á-14060
This recipe requires refrigerating the salted meat for at least 24 hours before cooking
- 1 (5- to 6-pound) boneless top sirloin center-cut roast
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 teaspoons ground fennel
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Coarse sea salt
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Oven-Roasted Sea Bass With Fennel...
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 fennel bulb, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 large leek, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 shallots, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large celery stick, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 whole sea bass (about 2 pounds), scaled and gutted
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 6 small new potatoes
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Balsamic Reduction with Grilled...
- For the Balsamic Reduction:
- 7 1/2-8 ounces Balsamic vinegar
- a good pinch or two each, coarse kosher salt and cracked black pepper
- For the Scallops and Fennel:
- 20 scallops (5 per person) white muscle removed from the side, patted very dry before cooking
- 1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/8 size pieces, tossed in olive oil, sprinkled with coarse kosher salt and pepper, some feathery green leaves set aside for garnish
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, approximately, for brushing scallops on both sides for grilling
- a couple good pinches coarse kosher salt over scallops, and more to taste
- a couple good pinches cracked black pepper over scallops
- Equipment:
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon for stirring reduction
- pastry brush for brushing scallops with olive oil
- plastic squirt bottle designed for food use
- small funnel for pouring reduction into plastic bottle
- grill trays for scallops and fennel if desired
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Challah Stuffing with Fennel &...
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups onions, chopped, about 2 large onions
- 2 cups fennel, chopped, about 2 medium fennel bulbs
- 1 1/4 cups orange juice
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted dried plums or prunes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh tarragon
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups milk
- Fresh tarragon (optional)
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Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Goat...
- 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, finely crushed
- 2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 30 thin slices French-bread baguette
- 12 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
- Lemon peel strips (for garnish)
- Tarragon sprigs (for garnish)
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Baked Ziti in Mornay Sauce with...
- 3 TBS butter
- # TBS flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 6 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 1 large fennel bulb thinly sliced
- 2 pounds of Italian sausage cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 pound Ziti pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonaded
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Pork Medallions with Fennel and...
- 12 oz pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 2 oz bacon finely chopped
- 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 med onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 TBS lemon juice
- 1/2 cup whipping cream (substitute creamer)
- 2 TBS Italian parsley
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Roasted Fennel and Pears with...
- 1 medium fennel bulb
- 1 large firm, ripe pear (Anjou)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
- 3 tbsp. freshly grated parmesan
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Gemelli Pasta w/ Roasted Fennel &...
- 1 Box Dry Gemelli Pasta
- 2 Heads Fennel, sliced thin & roasted
- 4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 5 Cloves Black Garlic, sliced
- 1 Jar Tomato & Basil Sauce
- Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper To Taste
- 1/4 C. Parmegiano-Reggiano Cheese, grated
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Mahi-Mahi with Fennel, Olives, and...
- 1 orange or blood orange supremes, chopped
- 1 cup fennel, shaved
- 2 tablespoons black olives, chopped
- 3 cups butter lettuce
- 4 ounces leftover mahi-mahi
- Olive oil, for serving
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Fennel, Orange & Star Anise Vinegar
- Ingredients
- 6 cups distilled white vinegar
- 9 fronds from 1 fennel bulb
- 3 strips zest from 1 medium orange
- 9 whole star anise
- Additional fresh herbs for decoration (optional)
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Seared Scallops, Fennel Salad,...
- 1 cup olive oil plus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 kumquats stemmed, quartered, and seeded
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 medium fennel bulbs thinly sliced (abt 5 cups)
- 1 medium radicchio head quartered, and thinly sliced - (abt 4 cups)
- 4 green onions thinly sliced (abt 3/4 cup)
- 24 large sea scallops - (abt 1 3/4 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
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Cabbage, Cucumber & Fennel Salad...
- 1 1/4 pounds Savoy cabbage, very thinly sliced on a mandoline (6 cups)
- 1 medium sweet onion, very thinly sliced on a mandoline
- 1 1/2 pounds fennel bulbs, halved, cored and very thinly shaved on a mandoline
- Ice water
- 1 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup crème fraîche
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
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