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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.

Roasted Fennel
See how easy (and delicious) it is to roast fennel – bring out its sweetness and get a lovely brown edge.

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...

Arugula Fennel Salad
A basic lemon vinaigrette adds bright flavor to this peppery salad.

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 Mint Salad
This Fennel Mint Salad is easy and refreshing – perfect to add crunch and flavor to any meal.

Fennel Orange Salad
This Fennel Orange Salad is a traditional Sicilian dish - add olives and/or mint to suit your taste.

Fennel Avocado Salad
Make a quick and easy fennel salad with red onion and avocado for an easy, healthful winter salad.

Fennel Pasta
You can pull together this quick, yummy Fennel Pasta with little notice and minimal effort.

Fennel Tart
This super simple tart turns humble fennel bulb and a bit of cheese into a luscious, satisfying meal.

Ricotta Fennel Tart
This super simple tart turns humble fennel bulb, some ricotta, and a bit of Parmesan cheese into a rich, satisfying meal.

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