Why don't home cooks use fennel more? Perhaps it's because they are confused about how to cut it. Fennel has a unique shape, with a layered bulb-like base, long stalks, and feathery fronds.
This simple fennel recipe emphasises the fantastic flavour of a much maligned vegetable and transforms it into a sweet, silky side dish. To prepare the fennel bulbs, first cut off the leafy fronds ...
Both the base and stems of Florence fennel can be cooked by braising or roasting, which make it sweet and tender. Cut off the root end and the leaves and peel the outer layer of skin away ...