Adapted from berkeleyside.com FOR THE CUPCAKES: 1-2 lemons, preferably Meyer 1 medium bulb fresh fennel with stalks and leaves ¾ c. sugar 2 eggs ½ c. unsalted butter, melted but not scalding hot 1 t. pure vanilla extract 1 c. all purpose flour 1 t. baking soda Preheat oven to 350 F. Line muffin pan […]
Roasted Sausage with Broccoli and Fennel
3 or 4 links pork sausage, cut into 3/4-inch pieces or 1 pound ground pork sausage 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and cut into thin slices, about 1/4-inch thick Salt and pepper 3 T. olive oil 2 t. whole-grain mustard Finely grated zest and 1 t. of juice […]
Barley, Fennel and Beet Salad
Adapted from BonAppetit.com 2 c. cooked barley (from about ⅔ cup dried) 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 2 small beets, very thinly sliced ½ small onion, thinly sliced ¼ c. chopped toasted almonds 2 T. minced parsley ¼ c. olive oil 3 T. red wine vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Toss barley, fennel bulb, […]
Caramelized Fennel and Onion
Adapted from www.marthastewart.com This is fantastic on pizza or as a condiment on brats, sandwiches, crackers, etc. Reserve some fennel fronds for garnish. 1 T olive oil 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced Salt and ground pepper In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat […]
Cream of Roasted Fennel Soup
Try with a side of glazed carrots! 1 bulb fennel, slice into rounds 1 onion, slice into rounds 2 t. olive oil Salt 1 large potato or 2-3 medium potatoes, cut into ½ inch cubes 4 c. chicken stock 1 c. light cream, milk, or milk substitute (rice milk, soy milk, etc) ¾ t. ground […]
Italian Antipasto Salad with Fennel
Adapted from www.culinaryhill.com 1 head lettuce or salad mix 1 large fennel bulb, sliced (see preparation note below) 1 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved ½ c. pitted Kalamata olives, halved ½ c. chopped pepperoni slices ¼ c. sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained 10 fresh basil leaves, sliced Freshly ground black pepper Red Wine […]
