Flageolet Bean, Collard Greens and Fennel Stew
The garden, farm and pantry conspired to make this flavorful stew in the midst of a pandemic. Overwintered collards and […]
Vegetables Pickled à la Grecque
Thanks to Marisa from Food in Jars for creating a mastery challenge that keeps us all on track to “up our […]
Fennel and Carrot Soup
This is a waste not, want not dish that uses vegetable scraps otherwise destined for the compost pile. Over the […]
Steamed Fish with Fennel, Carrots and Tomatoes, and a Fancier Version
Steamed white fish on top of aromatic vegetables is one of our go-to weeknight meals. Simple, elegant, light, nutritious and […]
Chicken “Cassoulet” with Fennel and Sausage
Like tagine or daube, cassoulet is named after its pot, the cassole. Typically earthenware, this slant-sided low-slung vessel embraces a […]
Fig Jam with Fennel Pollen and Bay Leaves
What the fig? Another fig jam? I was actually intending to make fig jam with chipotle chili powder when I […]
Summer Bean Salads
A pot of beans is a summer savior. Cooked dried beans are so versatile that you can use them in […]
Fennel à la Grecque and a Platter of Hors d’Oeuvres
The second of a two-part series on ideas for using the whole fennel plant – bulb, stalks and fronds – […]
Waste Not Want Not: Fennel Frond Broth for Cooking Beans and Making Soup
The first of a two-part series on ideas for using the whole fennel plant – bulb, stalks and fronds – […]
Dark Days 4: Tuna and a Fennel Fest
A continuing series on weekly meals that use sustainable, organic, local and ethical food during the challenging winter months. For […]
Waste Not Want Not: Braised Fennel, Tomato-Orange Sauce, and Manicotti with Fennel Frond Pesto
After a weekend of canning tomatoes, including a lovely Provençale-style tomato sauce with orange and rosemary, I had a little […]
Preserving Herbs Part 3: Freezing
A while ago, I posted Parts 1 and 2 of this series on preserving herbs for use year round. The […]
Braised Fennel with Fennel Frond Pesto
The first little fennel bulbs of the season popped up at our CSA farm attached to a humungous (2 foot-long) […]
Risotto with Fennel and Fennel Frond Pesto
Risotto with Fennel and Fennel Frond Pesto Olive oil and/or butter 1-2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthwise Squeeze […]
Peas and Fennel
I was excited to get fennel from our CSA early in the season. In past years, the farmers have grown […]
Quick Midweek Suppers: Boil the Water, Light the Oven
Since I cook fresh evening meals everyday and come home late from work, I need to have a lot of […]
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