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Fennel Recipes

April 03, 2013
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Use this licorice-flavored member of the parsley family in a variety of tasty (and healthy) recipes. Divine either raw or cooked, some fennel varieties are grown for their bulbs, while others are grown more for their foliage. Be certain of which variety you're picking up (or growing!) before you incorporate it into your favorite dish.
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Fennel, Tomato, and Feta Skillet Bake

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Fresh fennel becomes mellow and sweet once sautéed and braised in chopped, strained tomatoes. If you can’t find Pomì brand, drain about 1/3 of the liquid from a (15-oz.) can of unsalted diced tomatoes. Pair this simple, beautiful side with baked fish or lemon-and-herb roasted chicken.

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Instant Pot Mostarda with Fennel and Pears

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Equal parts sweet and savory, mostarda is an Italian condiment made with fruit and mustard. While a traditional mostarda usually takes several hours to completely cook and reduce, our version is easily made with your Instant Pot instead. Look for firm, unblemished pears when making this dish. Serve it with a thick-cut pork chop, on a charcuterie board, or in a brie grilled cheese.

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Citrus-Pickled Shrimp With Fennel and Potatoes

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This heaped platter wouldn’t be out of place at a picnic on a hot day, but it’s so satisfying on winter nights, too. The shrimp picks up plenty of acid and heat with a gentle pickle of citrus, crushed red pepper, and garlic. The warm potatoes, crunchy fennel, and celery slices make it a meal. If you don’t have 1-quart containers, you can pickle the mixture in a covered bowl or two large ziplock bags, turning occasionally.

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Fennel and Blood Orange Salad

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This salad is a feast for the eyes, and a welcome relief from the brown and gold tones on the Thanksgiving table. Sweet-tart blood oranges and a honey vinaigrette offset the bitter edge of the endive and radicchio (you can also use milder romaine lettuce hearts). If you can’t find blood oranges, try ruby red grapefruit or pretty pink Cara Cara oranges.

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Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese

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This gorgeous main uses just one skillet—first to sear and roast the pork, then to caramelize the fennel and mushrooms. Arugula isn't only for salads; it wilts nicely when sautéed in the pan juices from the pork tenderloin.

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Raw and Roasted Carrots and Fennel

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This salad demonstrates the magic that happens when you showcase both the raw and cooked sides of ingredients. If using carrots without tops, substitute 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, parsley, or dill for the chopped carrot tops. Caramelized, tender bits of carrots and fennel mingle with fresh slices of their raw, crunchy counterparts.

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Pork Medallions with Fennel-Apple Slaw

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Thin foods cook faster. Pork medallions get better browning than a whole tenderloin; potato slices get crispier than wedges. Thinly sliced apple, fennel, and shallots absorb more vinaigrette without losing crunch.

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Crab, Fennel and Basil Spaghetti

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Sweet crabmeat, sautéed fennel, and lots of herbs create a fresh and easy dish. Because this pasta toss is light and delicately flavored, it's perfect for warmer weather. Feel free to "back pocket" your way around this dish, subbing shrimp or a flaky white fish for the crab and playing with other herbs like tarragon, chives, and chervil.

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Slow-Cooked BBQ Fennel, Onion, and Pork Sandwiches

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These sandwiches are a nod to low-and-slow Southern barbecue–using just a little bit of pork shoulder. And just like traditional pulled pork, the meltingly tender vegetables and pork are piled high on toasted buns, slathered with a Greek yogurt mixture, and topped with shredded cabbage.

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Braised Fennel with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

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A quick sear in a little butter caramelizes the fennel wedges and mellows their licorice notes, while braising in stock transforms the texture from crunchy to meltingly tender, almost velvety. Breadcrumbs spiked with nutty Parm-Reg top off this fast, super simple side. Pair with quickly seared pork chops or roasted chicken thighs.

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    1 of 10 Fennel, Tomato, and Feta Skillet Bake
    2 of 10 Instant Pot Mostarda with Fennel and Pears
    3 of 10 Citrus-Pickled Shrimp With Fennel and Potatoes
    4 of 10 Fennel and Blood Orange Salad
    5 of 10 Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese
    6 of 10 Raw and Roasted Carrots and Fennel
    7 of 10 Pork Medallions with Fennel-Apple Slaw
    8 of 10 Crab, Fennel and Basil Spaghetti
    9 of 10 Slow-Cooked BBQ Fennel, Onion, and Pork Sandwiches
    10 of 10 Braised Fennel with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

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