Fennel is so many things which is why its so wonderful. The flavor is anise-like, or sometimes described as black licorice. I think the flavor is beautiful and delicate. The bulbous base is the vegetable. The feathery fronds are an herb, and their seeds are a spice.
Todays two dishes use the bulbous base to roast and also to shave and add to a delicate salad.
Roasted Fennel:
1 large fennel base washed and quartered, removing the tough white core
1.5 Medium red onion rough chopped , quartered and then cut those sections in half (8 nice chunks)
8 small cloves of garlic peeled
Fresh rosemary (3 twigs, pull leaves off)
Add all the above, drizzle with olive oil, toss and generously grind pepper and sea salt
Roast in oven at 450 degrees for approximately 30 minutes
Arugula Salad with fresh orange slices and shaved fennel:
Box pre-washed arugula – put on a platte
3 nice oranges, slice and remove rind after slicing and add to greens
Cut thin slices of fennel and spread over your greens and oranges
Add Juice one orange & 2 tablespoons of olive oil inn small bowl with fresh ground pepper and sea salt
Drizzle dressing over your beautiful salad.
Enjoy these delicious fennel dishes!
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