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Fennel

Fennel is a cool weather crop at its best from fall through spring. It adds a delicate anise flavor and satisfying crunch to fall and winter meals, and a fresh bright crisp to spring salads.
All About Fennel
Fennel has a light but distinct anise, or licorice, flavor. It's super crisp and refreshing when raw, but melts into a savory sweetness when slowly cooked. The tall green stalks look like celery with wispy dill-like leaves at the top. The stalks grow from a white onion-like bulb. All parts are edible, although the mild, tender bulb is most commonly used and served.
Fennel Salad With Meyer Lemon
Make a brightly flavored fennel salad with Meyer lemons to add a burst of freshness and sunshine into a winter meal.
Fennel Avocado Salad
Make a quick and easy fennel salad with red onion and avocado for an easy, healthful winter salad.
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