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(Text)COmmON KITCHEN HERBS- 53 –
Care: Keep fennel far from any dill plants in the gar-
den, as they can interfere with one another and pro-
duce unpleasant flavors. Fennel self-seeds readily; snip
off flowers to keep seeding under control.Keep It Fresh
Store fennel in the warmer sections of the refrigerator,
like in the door, to prevent freezing. Fennel will lose
flavor whether frozen or dried. To use it in future soups,
freezing is the better option (see page 19).In the Kitchen
Dishes: Salads, sauces, soups, roasts
Prep: Use whole fennel leaves or, if using
stems, chop the segments you need.
Serve: Sprinkle fennel leaves over
soups, salads, pastas, grilled fish, and
meat dishes, or stir into sauces. They
add an interesting twist to pesto when
swapped in for basil, and their mild anise
flavor pairs nicely with citrus and other
fruits, making them a delicious addition
to smoothies and juices. Stems can be
cooked alongside pork and lamb roasts.SUBSTITUTIONS
Stalks:- Celery (raw or
quickly cooked) - Bok choy
- Onions (cooked)
Leaves: - Dill (grassy, less
sweet) - Parsley
- Cilantro
PAIRINGS
Fruits and Vegetables:
asparagus, beets, Brussels
sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery,
citrus, cucumbers, onions,
mushrooms, potatoes, tomatoes,
zucchini
Proteins: beans, cheeses,
chicken, duck, eggs, fish and
seafood, lamb, lentils, pork
Seasonings: basil, cardamom,
cayenne, chervil, chives,
cinnamon, cloves, coriander
seeds, cumin, fenugreek, garlic,
ginger, lemon juice, mint,
mustard nigella, oregano, parsley,
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