Fennel, a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, is one of the unsung heroes of the vegetable world. Though often overlooked by home cooks, this versatile ingredient is beloved by chefs for its pleasantly ...

The bulb, stalks, and fronds of fennel are all edible. Here's how to make the most of this vegetable, delicious served raw or cooked. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Fennel, with its tightly packed bulb, ...

I don’t think I had ever tasted fennel until I worked in a restaurant. Growing up, most of the vegetables we ate came from a can, and when we did have fresh produce, fennel certainly wasn’t on the ...

Remove outer layer and stems of fennel bulbs. Cut bulbs in half lengthwise, from stem end through core. Remove core, then, using a mandoline or sharp knife, thinly slice fennel lengthwise. Prepare ...

I cook a dish which I deem an excellent “gateway vehicle” to the wonder of fennel for many of my friends, and I’ve gone to absurd lengths in order to convert many a licorice-averse acquaintance to ...

Bulb fennel is one of my favorite vegetables, and one bulb goes a long way. This variety looks like a very fat, short, squished stalk of celery but with stems covered with frond-like leaves coming out ...

Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he ...

At weekly markets across central Italy, ancient town squares fill with the aromas of spit-roasted pork slathered in rosemary, fennel pollen and garlic. The enchanting smell is porchetta, a delicious ...

Crisp fall days call for sturdier fare. No more tender lettuces and delicate tomatoes — when it comes to salads, it's all about substance and crunch. Take fennel, which is too often overlooked. I'll ...