451 fennel recipes

Pan-seared chicken thighs with toasted fennel seeds, briny olives, cherry tomatoes, and a white wine pan sauce spiked with anchovy paste. A rustic Mediterranean one-pan dinner bursting with bold, layered flavors.

Chilled cream of fennel soup pureed silky-smooth with fresh tarragon, lemon juice, and half-and-half. A cool, elegant starter with a subtle anise flavor that's ideal for warm-weather entertaining.

Grissini al finocchio, Italian fennel seed breadsticks made with beer in the yeast dough. Baked crisp on wire racks for an all-around crunch. Makes 60 sticks.

A glazed Christmas ham brushed with apricot-sherry glaze, warmed with cinnamon and star anise, and crusted in brown sugar, served with a crisp, fresh fennel coleslaw in a herby yogurt dressing. A festive feast pairing.

Provençal barbecued whole fish stuffed with fresh fennel, grilled over a bed of fennel stalks with butter and lemon. Classic Mediterranean outdoor cooking for a crowd.

Smashed green olives marinated with lemon chunks, roasted fennel seeds, and chili heat for bold Mediterranean appetizers that keep for 4 weeks.

Mixed greens with tangerines and fennel tosses baby lettuces with shaved fennel, fresh tangerine segments, and a tangerine-peel rice vinegar dressing. Crisp, bright winter salad.

Yeast dough topped with sweet fennel-onion marmalade and honey-glazed pearl onions bakes into a savory tart with caramelized edges and herb-kissed layers.

Fennel and potato puree broiled with Parmesan and bread crumbs until golden. A creamy, anise-scented side dish that upgrades mashed potatoes with pureed fennel and a crispy gratin topping.

Citrus fennel shrimp marinated overnight in lemon, lime, crushed fennel seeds, garlic, and olive oil, finished with fresh tarragon. A chilled make-ahead seafood dish.

Fresh mussels steamed in a fragrant broth of fennel, Pernod, white wine, tomatoes, and garlic, served with crusty French bread for soaking. A bistro-style seafood dish ready in 40 minutes.

Orzo with turkey and fennel combines cooked turkey, sautéed fennel, orzo pasta, fresh tomatoes, and parmesan in 30 minutes. Italian-style leftover turkey dinner with sage and basil.

Pork chops with fennel and caper sauce sears thick-cut chops, then braises them in a fennel, shallot, tomato, and white wine sauce finished with capers and lemon zest.

Lamb and fennel salad with a creamy Spanish-style hazelnut garlic dressing, endive, spinach, and crumbled goat cheese. An elegant salad with Mediterranean soul.

Caesar salad with thinly sliced fennel, red bell pepper, and toasted walnuts in a classic anchovy-garlic-Parmesan dressing. A fresh twist on the original with extra crunch.

Split pea soup with fennel, potatoes, and green peas pureed into a creamy base then finished with fresh basil and parsley. A vegan harvest soup with anise-sweet depth.