Fragrant Fennel Recipes
When making this elegant seafood appetizer from Franklin restaurant in Tasmania, make sure you wash the octopus thoroughly to remove any grit.

“What gives this a very special southern flavor is the use of fennel seeds, curry leaves, and, of course, the pulse (legume) urad dal. This is definitely a dish you will want to make very frequently.”
Get the recipe for Seared Octopus with Fennel Pollen and Smoked Paprika » . Rather than tossing in sliced fennel, the bulbs are baked until golden and then blended with the seeds and pollen to make a thick dressing for the crunchy salad. Our rich cream of fennel soup pairs the vegetable with oniony leeks, spices like clove and cardamom, and bracing Pernod to double up the anise flavor.
To make a multi-purpse rub that is especially great for steak, combine fennel seeds, black peppercorns, and red chile flakes in a 1:1:2 ratio. Seared Octopus with Fennel Pollen and Smoked Paprika When making this elegant seafood appetizer from Franklin restaurant in Tasmania, make sure you wash the octopus thoroughly to remove any grit. Get the method for Seared Octopus with Fennel Pollen and Smoked Paprika » Get the method for Shaved Fennel. Grilled Corn Salad » Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Fennel Dressing Israeli Cous Cous with Ras el Hanout, Fennel and Carrot Ras el hanout, the North African spice blend, along with fresh orange zest and juice, mint, and cilantro, give Israeli cous cous a fresh feel and flavor in this simple weeknight meal.
Get the method for Israeli Cous Cous with Ras el Hanout, Fennel and Carrot » Arugula, Radicchio. Fennel Salad Walnuts and parmesan add richness to this crunchy salad from The Yellow Table’s Anna Watson Carl. Get the method for Arugula, Radicchio, and Fennel Salad » Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Fava Beans. Trout Roe This warm salad, from Elise Kornack of the Brooklyn restaurant Take Root, is a satisfying main course thanks to chewy, protein-packed wheat berries topped with fennel.
Get the method for Warm Wheat Berry Salad with Fava Beans and Trout Roe » Red Roast Chicken with Lemon. Garlic Steamed Grouper in Chile Oil Lemon-Caper Tuna Sandwich “Bread doesn’t like the fridge, because it’ll totally dry out in there. Don’t refrigerate! “—Joanne Chang, Flour Bakery + Cafe , Boston Get the recipe Lemon-Caper Tuna Sandwich » Grilled Skirt Steak with Herb Salad This steak is seasoned simply with salt and pepper and served with a light herb salad with a whole grain mustard and honey dressing.
Get the recipe for Grilled Skirt Steak with Herb Salad » Giant Fennel-Chile-Rubbed Steak This T-bone steak is grilled with a simple rub of ground fennel seeds, black peppercorns, and red chile flakes. Get the method for Giant Fennel-Chile-Rubbed Steak » Barigoule of Spring Vegetables Farro Gnocchi with Pork Ragù In this Umbrian ragù, fennel pollen adds a sweet aroma and a savor similar to that of the fennel-laced sausages found in Italian butcher shops.
Get the method for Farro Gnocchi with Pork Ragù » Sweet and Sour Vegetables with Poached Egg Ginger, lemongrass. Maple vinegar add a warm base note to this dish, which is packed with root vegetables, and topped with a crisp greens and a poached egg. Get the method for Spaghetti with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Fennel » Green Minestrone with Kohlrabi, Olives. Spinach Pesto Mediterranean Mussel and Chickpea Soup with Fennel and Lemon Light enough for a summer dish, this terrific soup is also delicious in the winter months made with Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) mussels instead.
Get the method for Tricolore Salad with Grapefruit Saba Vinaigrette » Grouper in Crab Sauce with Black Quinoa. Pickled Fennel Meaty butter-basted grouper fillets are topped with a butter-rich, citrusy crab sauce and served over wilted kale and quinoa. Get the method for Grouper in Crab Sauce with Black Quinoa and Pickled Fennel » Crab and Fennel Stew Meaty crab legs are cooked in their shells in a fragrant tomato-based broth in this robust, flavorful stew.
See the method for Kale Tarts with Fennel and Olives » Cream of Fennel Soup This rich, smooth soup highlights and balances the gentle flavors of fennel and leek with spices and a bracing addition of Pernod. See the method for Cream of Fennel Soup » Cooked and Raw Winter Salad Bacon, parmesan. Pine nuts combine with a medley of cooked and raw vegetables to make a satisfying salad from The Canal House’s Christopher Hirsheimer.
Get the method for Cooked and Raw Winter Salad » Whole Roasted Branzino with Fennel and Onions Onions and fennel provide a flavorful base for whole roasted fish. Fennel Delight The vegetal sweetness of licorice-like fennel pairs beautifully with tart grapefruit and smoky mescal in this cocktail from the Manhattan restaurant Perla. Glazed Trout with Carrot Purée and Spätzle Grilled trout is lacquered in a glaze that is fragrant with fennel and thyme in this adaptation of a recipe from the Grey Plume in Omaha.
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