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Fennel Recipes
You will find lots of Florence fennel recipes in France although the French do not eat as much of this lovely vegetable as their neighbors to the south-east, the Italians. I encourage you to try this vegetable if you have never had it. Fennel is so satisfying and it is a nutritional phenomena.
Florence FennelThe fennel plant has been appreciated since ancient times. It originally grew wild (and still does) in the Mediterranean region and its popularity spread across many cultures.The variety of fennel that is used in these fennel recipes is known as Florence fennel, or sometimes bulb fennel. Its roundish base, which isn't actually a bulb but tightly packed white leaves, is topped by green stalks ending in wispy leaves. Fennel has a mild licorice flavor that marries well with many recipes.
Fennel seeds come from a different variety of fennel plant and are used to flavor sausage, stews and other hearty dishes. The seeds are also considered to have medicinal qualities including being helpful for digestive problems. Fennel Nutrition
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Here are two fennel recipes to get you started enjoying this magnificent vegetable. Fennel Salad Recipe
Prepare a vinaigrette with the juice of the other orange, vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour on the fennel and oranges, sprinkle on the dill and toss. Makes four servings. Compotée de fenouil
Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet and add the fennel and onion. Cook the vegetables for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the white wine, cover the skillet, leaving it just slightly open. Cook on low heat for about 20 minutes or until the fennel is soft and mellow. Season with additional salt and pepper if you wish. Serves four.
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Here's a fun collection of oil and vinegar cruets that not only look elegant on your table, they are practical as well. |
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