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Post by mztfied on Aug 15, 2014 20:17:40 GMT
Sharla's reply in the green bean thread reminded me that I too have never bought or used fennel in any way.
So tell me. What do you use it in? Recipes would be nice.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 20:19:33 GMT
It belongs in the garbage. Lol. I'm not a fennel fan at all. Nothing with any type of anise taste. Yuck.
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Post by cindosha on Aug 15, 2014 20:27:58 GMT
i just use it in the green bean recipe i wrote about on sharla's thread. it is much better cooked than raw but you could chop it and put it uncooked in a salad. the anise taste is not that strong and almost disappears when it is cooked. it's yummy!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 20:29:48 GMT
i just use it in the green bean recipe i wrote about on sharla's thread. it is much better cooked than raw but you could chop it and put it uncooked in a salad. the anise taste is not that strong and almost disappears when it is cooked. it's yummy!!! cindy Ugh I respectfully disagree. It's all I can taste cooked or not. But more for those that like it. |
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Post by Sam on Aug 15, 2014 20:33:00 GMT
It belongs in the garbage. Lol. I'm not a fennel fan at all. Nothing with any type of anise taste. Yuck. On this topic, I will agree with you! Fennel looks nice but doesn't have any place in any dish I'll eat!  |
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Post by melanell on Aug 15, 2014 20:33:19 GMT
My little Italian aunt used to slice up bulb fennel and drizzle it with lemon juice & and we'd eat it just like that!
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Post by scrappinghappy on Aug 15, 2014 20:46:45 GMT
Fennel and apple salad. BFF HATES, absolutely HATES, fennel.
They were at us for a BBQ and I made this salad. In all the chaos, I forgot to tell her there was fennel in the salad. She LOVED it and asked for the recipe. Refused to believe me there was fennel in the salad.
It is also delicious roasted.
FTR, I don't like liquorice at all but like fennel.
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Post by Mystie on Aug 15, 2014 20:57:55 GMT
I add it to my chicken noodle soup along with the onion, carrot and celery.
Rachael Ray uses it in a lot of recipes...she's got one with grilled fish, fennel and oranges that is delicious.
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 15, 2014 21:04:04 GMT
The only way that I really like it is roasted. Then I could eat a whole bulb myself.
I put veggies on a sheet tray lined with foil and drizzle them with olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Bake at 400 until the veggies start to caramelize. I like them so that the ends are a bit brown and the insides are soft. It's a great fall side dish and super healthy (as long as you keep the salt and olive oil in moderation!) The foil on the sheet tray just helps with clean up.
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 15, 2014 21:04:56 GMT
I sometimes include one with vegetables when grilling or roasting. I'm a licorice fan and have added it raw to chicken or pasta salads before.
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Post by mztfied on Aug 15, 2014 21:59:57 GMT
I love licorice so perhaps I will give it a try. The roasting sounds interesting. Thanks for the ideas.
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Post by ten&rose on Aug 15, 2014 22:02:07 GMT
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Post by breetheflea on Aug 15, 2014 22:06:43 GMT
It's pretty good in this vegetarian pot pie: linkI miss the show Ask Aida. ok trying that link again... vegetarian pot pie |
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Post by akathy on Aug 15, 2014 22:37:26 GMT
Roasted with potatoes, onions, carrots and sausage drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt & pepper.
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Post by jackie on Aug 15, 2014 22:49:04 GMT
I hate black licorice but I like cooked fennel. I do think that it tastes very different cooked, although I'm willing to try it raw in the right form. I just couldn't sit and eat it by itself.
My favorite dish with fennel involves mussels cooked in a wine, butter, and garlic sauce. It was fennel in it and it's DELICIOUS. That's the only thing I used it for but I really want to experiment with it more.
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Post by padresfan619 on Aug 15, 2014 23:01:44 GMT
Ina Garten has a roasted shrimp recipe with fennel, diced tomatoes, bread crumbs and feta cheese. It is really good and when you cook the fennel down the anise flavor really does tone down. I am NOT fan of raw fennel, but I will eat this dish with no complaints.
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Post by katiekaty on Aug 15, 2014 23:08:53 GMT
I found a fennel encrusted pork chop recipe on Pinterest that was yummy-used fennel seeds. I also use fennel seed in quite a few things. I don't find it taste like licorice. I haven't really tried fennel itself, but I am willing. Not a fan of licorice though.
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 15, 2014 23:19:18 GMT
Ooooh, I love fennel! I mostly use it in salads or slaw. Another dish I really liked was a potato and fennel gratin, that was really yummy. I recently came across a recipe for potato and fennel tart tartin that looked good too. I haven't tried it yet. It goes really well with potato, pork and fish. And this little baby is a beauty: Salmon, Leek & Fennel Parcels
ETA: I use fennel seeds in cooking a lot as well. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 15, 2014 23:27:49 GMT
I found the recipe for the potato and fennel gratin (I forgot that I had saved it to my favorites): Potato & Fennel Gratin
It really is delicious, but no good for my diet! |
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Post by stefdesign on Aug 15, 2014 23:43:59 GMT
I'm so glad to see this thread, and what a coincidence. I tried fennel tonight for the first time, and it was nasty. I sliced it up and broiled it with some scallops, garlic, and other herbs. Maybe it was because scallops don't have to broil very long, and the fennel wasn't cooked very well (although some of the edges were crispy) I couldn't finish it. Nasty. I still have 1 1/2 fennels in my fridge, so hopefully some of the suggestions above will help me so I don't have to throw it in the garbage.
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Post by casswithsass on Aug 17, 2014 1:31:01 GMT
When I break up and saute Italian sausage for pizza, I always throw in some fennel seeds. It gives the pizza an authentic pizzeria flavor.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Aug 17, 2014 5:54:55 GMT
Revolting stuff. I would use it to embellish my compost heap.
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Post by Sassenach on Aug 17, 2014 9:46:26 GMT
I make a dish called Plum Chicken Thighs and it uses Chinese 5 Spice powder. It has ground fennel seeds in it. I hate licorice but love this recipe.
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Post by pjaye on Aug 17, 2014 10:14:37 GMT
I love fennel. I use this recipe as a base: Braised Fennel then once the stock has been added I also add about a teaspoon of granulated garlic and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Cook it until it is nice and soft and the liquid has reduced right down...I find it takes closer to 20-25 mins. Perfect with baked salmon and creamy mashed potatoes (and I also have steamed asparagus with it). It's my go-to Sunday night dinner...and it's cooking right now. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 17, 2014 10:14:33 GMT
I make a dish called Plum Chicken Thighs and it uses Chinese 5 Spice powder. It has ground fennel seeds in it. I hate licorice but love this recipe. This sounds really yummy, would you mind sharing the recipe please? Pjaye that sounds yummy too. I love salmon and fennel together. |
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 17, 2014 11:18:24 GMT
It belongs in the garbage. Lol. I'm not a fennel fan at all. Nothing with any type of anise taste. Yuck.  |
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Post by Sassenach on Aug 17, 2014 11:41:56 GMT
I make a dish called Plum Chicken Thighs and it uses Chinese 5 Spice powder. It has ground fennel seeds in it. I hate licorice but love this recipe. This sounds really yummy, would you mind sharing the recipe please? Pjaye that sounds yummy too. I love salmon and fennel together. AussieMeg here is the recipe for Plum Chicken Thighs |
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Post by luanne on Aug 17, 2014 12:42:11 GMT
I have only used it in chicken noodle soup
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Post by grate on Aug 17, 2014 12:49:33 GMT
I was just going to make a dish from Cucina Povera which calls for it and I do not have any. Not a fan of it. This recipe was for roasted tomatoes and white beans.
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Post by SockMonkey on Aug 17, 2014 14:46:42 GMT
I'm Italian, too. We'd just cut it up and eat it raw like celery!
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