Fennel

Braised Fennel

Easy peasy, but you have to make it at the last minute.

Fennel © Denzil Green Fennel is a very versatile garden plant. It is used as a vegetable, as an herb, and as a spice. The base, “bulb” part of Fennel has a crisp texture and a very mild liquorice taste, but mild enough so that many people who don’t like liquorice don’t seem to mind…

Fennel Seed

Fennel Seeds have a sweet, mild liquorice taste.Whenever a recipe calls for just “fennel”, you have to do your best to figure out what it is calling for: the bulbous root of the plant, the stalks, or the seeds. Basically, you have to judge based on the amount being called for. If the recipe is…

Fennel, Watercress & Walnut Salad

If you’re jaded and think you are bored of fresh salads, try this. It’s got every flavour and texture happening.

Quick Summer Pickles Recipe

Admittedly, the work Quick in the title refers more to them being ready right away to eat — there’s just no way to avoid the vegetable prep that has to be done. But this is a fabulous homemade pickle, and you just can’t buy tastes like this.

Rice and Chestnut Bundles Recipe

This is a bit of futzing, but if you need a fancy meatless dish, this is a great one. You can make the filling a day or two before.

Wild Fennel Pollen

Wild fennel pollen is pollen from wild fennel that is used as a garnish. It is pale green and slightly crunchy, with a delicate fragrance and a flavour of mild anise that is also mildly sweet. Wild fennel looks something like dill, in that it has the same type of feathery leaves, and tiny yellow…