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myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking3 years ago

I got a nice organic fennel with my shopping, it smells lovely and it's really cute but I have no idea what to do with it? Can anyone tell me please?

 
 
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tags:  fennel, roasted fennel, gabs, cooking, seeds
 
1. myLot reputation of 92/100. mari61960 (3133)   ranked 83 out of 11,182 in cooking   3 years ago

Normally fennel tastes like a cross between celery, cabbage, and licorice. Roasting, however, brings out an entirely new flavor - as if pine nuts decided to join the party.

Roasted Fennel

2 fennel bulbs (thick base of stalk), stalks cut off, bulbs sliced
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar

1 Preheat oven to 400°F.

2 Rub just enough olive oil over the fennel to coat. Sprinkle on some balsamic vinegar, also to coat. Line baking dish with silpat or aluminum foil. Lay out piece of fennel and roast for 15-20 minutes, until the fennel is cooked through and beginning to caramelize.

Serves 4.


myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

it does smell wonderful!

I'll get some balsamic vinigar tomorrow and try that, it sounds lovely, thanks ever so much!

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2. myLot reputation of 93/100. gabs8513 (19302)   ranked 25 out of 11,182 in cooking   3 years ago

Ok when you tell me what a Fennel is I will tell you lol
You know I am blonde and that is my Excuse for not knowing


myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

its sort of a hard round green blobby herb thing with finger type things sticking up out of the top. It smells fantastic and looks a bit like a smiley face with spikey hair or a bagpipe, if I can find a picture I'll post it fot you to see, lol


myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

if you look at the other discussions listed underneath this there are several pictures - couldn't get mine to load, sorry


myLot reputation of 93/100. gabs8513 (19302)   ranked 25 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

Lol ok

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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. cajundharma (548)   ranked 1,474 out of 11,182 in cooking   3 years ago

Fennel and Cucumber Salad:

3 large cucumbers, sliced
1 medium sweet onion, sliced thin (I think red onion would be good in this)
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper (I bet sea salt would be good)

toss it all up in a bowl and let chill for a few hours while the flavors combine. Can serve as-is, on top of a green salad, or add cooked, chilled pasta to make a pasta salad.


myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

mmmm that sounds really good, will try it next time I get one. Thnks ever so much for your reply

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4. myLot reputation of 85/100. razcal2267 (9491)   ranked 89 out of 11,182 in cooking   3 years ago

If I were you I would give it to someone else. Sorry I do not like the taste of fennel. I can tell you that my mom uses it in salad and in soups.


myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

thanks for the advice, I'm going to try using it in a few ways before I give up on it. It's good to try new things and new ways of using them, if I don't like it then at least I tried but thanks very much for the warning. Will let you know how it goes.

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5. myLot reputation of 73/100. everlasting (9961)   ranked 575 out of 11,182 in cooking   3 years ago

Maybe you can search in the net how to use that in your food. Since I am not familiar with your dishes, I can not tell you which among your recipes you can use these aromatic seeds.


myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

thank you for your thoughful reply, I am going to try some of the recipes from on mylot first, I still haven't got around to trying it yet, but it smells good.

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6. myLot reputation of 80/100. asfi123 (931)   ranked 2,081 out of 11,182 in cooking   3 years ago

hi i have a lovely recipe for you

Braised Fennel


This is a good recipe. If you like licorice try fennel.


12 small fennel bulbs or 4-6 large fennel bulbs, quartered
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper


Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the baby fennel bulbs or quartered bulbs.
Return to a boil and cook 10 minutes, until the fennel is tender.
Drain and set aside.
In a frying pan large enough to hold all the fennel, heat the oil over medium-low heat, and add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
Cook gently until the garlic has softened.
Add the fennel and continue cooking, stirring to coat the fennel with the oil.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes and serve hot or at room temperature

try it and i hope you like it


myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

Brilliant, I still have to try and use it, it smells really good so i' going to have to make sure I get the other ingredients from the shop before it is too late for it.

This sounds, yummy thank-you!

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7. myLot reputation of 96/100. keepermykitty (1378)   ranked 120 out of 11,182 in cooking   3 years ago

I have never cooked with it before but will enjot=y tryin it


myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

yes, I'm gona have to but other things to go with mine so I can try these scrummy recipes

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8. myLot reputation of 96/100. deberooney (181)   ranked 471 out of 11,182 in cooking   3 years ago

You can slice it up super thin and shredd some cabbage too. Put it in a big bowl an toss with your favorite Italian dressing. Yummy@!


myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

I like that idea, the simpler the better, thanks ever so much!

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9. myLot reputation of 64/100. charlazio (211)   ranked 754 out of 11,182 in cooking   3 years ago

Thinly slice it using a mandolin, you can then marinate it in oil and lemon juice and some herbs. This is what most italians do with it, they'll use it for an antipasta. otherwise, thinly slice it and toss it into a salad, it gives the salad a great punch of flavor.

those are a couple of my favorite ways to use it.


myLot reputation of 98/100. rainbow (3928)   ranked 172 out of 11,182 in cooking  3 years ago

I like the simple ideas,they both sound wonderful. I will have to wait until Ive been shopping again for some ingredients, tahnk-you for your recipes

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