25 Truly Fabulous Fennel Recipes

Raw fennel wedges make a sophisticated finger food when topped with hunks of good-quality Parmigiano-Reggiano and finished with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.

We love the contrast of textures and flavors in this sensational side dish. Fennel is simmered in a bath of orange and pomegranate juices, garlic, and chicken broth until silky, then served with fresh mint, fennel fronds, toasted hazelnuts, and pomegranate seeds.

This flavorful dinner-party dish combines sweet Italian sausage, kielbasa, red potatoes, fennel, and littleneck clams. Serve with slices of crusty bread so that your guests can mop up every last drop of the delectable sauce made from Pernod, clam juice, tomatoes, and tarragon.

Don't let onions have all the caramelized fun! Fennel lends depth of flavor, as does the addition of fresh thyme, dry sherry, and Worcestershire sauce. Serve over garlic-spiked labneh for a truly unforgettable dip.

Wild salmon doesn't need much to impress -- just this simple, lively relish made with fennel, green olives, red onion, fresh parsley, lemon juice, and chile de arbol.

Very thinly sliced celery, fennel, and zucchini are tossed with butter beans and a simple white-wine vinaigrette, then chilled for an hour to allow the flavors to develop in this fuss-free salad. Stir in toasted almonds just before serving.

Fennel and celery are cooked until tender and golden, then tossed with whole-wheat pasta, lemon zest, and canned sardines in this light dinner. It's ready in just 25 minutes!

Fennel wedges, Italian cherry peppers, and olives are given a quick turn in the oven before being served alongside juicy pork loin encrusted with a fennel, coriander, and black peppercorn rub.

Crisp fennel complements the chewy, nutty farro in this salad. Radicchio, fresh mint, and lemon juice make the dish bright and refreshing.

This pasta dish strikes the perfect balance between hearty and healthy thanks to the combo of Italian sausage and a bevy of vegetables -- fennel, carrots, and arugula. Lemon and Parmesan tie all the flavors together.

Meaty striped bass joins fennel, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives under the broiler in this 30-minute sheet-pan supper.

The mild licorice scent of fresh fennel is a lovely match for spicy radishes and nutty Parmesan. The salad is tossed with a lemony mustard-vinaigrette and garnished with fennel fronds.

Simply dress fennel, cucumber, grapefruit, and fresh chives and tarragon with a litte olive oil and lemon juice to make a spectacular topping for tender, caramelized scallops.

Thinly sliced fennel is teamed with crisp red and yellow Belgian endive, buttery toasted walnuts, and sweet-tart pomegranate seeds in this stunning winter salad.

Tahini, lemon zest and juice, and applesauce make an intriguing dressing for this sweet and savory slaw that's served atop flaky trout.

A drizzle of olive oil and grapefruit juice is the only adornment needed on this arugula salad topped with grapefruit segments, green olives, shaved Parmesan, and flame-kissed prosciutto and fennel.

Lemon halves and fennel wedges are scattered around a whole chicken to let their flavors mingle as they roast. You can also toss in some sliced root vegetables such as parsnips, carrots, and turnips if you like.

Thinly sliced fennel dressed with fresh lemon juice and juice offsets buttery smoked salmon perfectly in this elegant salad. You can also swap out the fennel for cucumber or celery, or try using all three -- you can't go wrong!

A mixture of caramelized fennel and onions is spread onto homemade dough and topped with fontina cheese and rosemary-garlic olive oil in this party-ready pizza recipe. It can be cooked on the grill or in the oven on a pizza stone.

Fresh fennel and canned artichokes make a surprisingly delicious pairing when roasted together at a high heat. Finish with olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and fennel fronds.

Garlicky sauteed fennel and broccoli rabe are the perfect partners for pan-fried brown-rice cakes in this quick vegetarian dinner. Creamy ricotta and fresh basil round out the dish.

Sliced fennel, orange segments, and Nicoise olives are tossed in a spicy lemon dressing. Serve this robustly flavored salad with roasted lamb or salmon.

Chicken, shallots, and wedges of fennel and apple are seasoned with sage and cider vinegar. Everything roasts together in one pan to make this easy and flavorful dinner.

All you need are chicken broth, lemon wedges, and half an hour to turn fennel and potatoes into a flavor-packed side dish.

Halved fennel bulbs are parboiled, topped with butter, Parmesan, and thyme, and baked until tender and golden brown. Serve the fennel with baked eggs and grilled country bread for brunch, or with roasted chicken, pork, or salmon for dinner.