Fennel
About: Fennel is commonly confused with anise. Both have a licorice taste but fennel is much sweeter and more delicate than anise. Fennel is closely related to carrots, parsley, dill and coriander. Many people believe fennel enhances the taste of other foods. Tuna tastes more "tuna-y" when cooked with fennel. The bulb, stalks, leaves, and seeds are all edible. The stalks are often eaten raw like celery sticks, the frilly leaves can be used like dill, and the bulb can be cut, cooked, or eaten raw like onions.
Nutritional Information: Fennel is a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium and Manganese. Read More
Storage: The fresher the fennel the stronger the flavor. Store fennel in the refrigerator in the crisper.
Tips: To prepare, cut the stalks off where they meet the bulb. Cut the bottom off the bulb and then cut lengthwise in quarters or slice into thin slices.
Recipes: Zucchini Fennel Salad, Fennel Parmesan, Roast Fennel Olive Tapenade, Tomato Fennel Salad, Tomato Fennel Soup