This is the dinner from your lasagne dreams. Could there possibly be anything better than a bacon bechamel?
Make fronds with these 60 fennel recipes
Fennel, the sweet anise-flavoured ingredient, is a staple of autumn and winter cooking, and adds a punch of flavour to any dish it stars in. From lasagne and tarts, to dips and salads, fennel has a myriad of health benefits and adds plenty of flavour.
Kingfish and fennel crudo with vinaigrette
This balanced starter is an impressive way to begin any dinner party or get together. It's also perfect when paired with riesling, according to media personality and sommelier in training, Kate Peck. "The sprightly acid in the wine works with the citrus in the dish; your palate will feel refreshed and alive," she says.
Roasted spiced brussels sprout and chickpea bowl with fennel salad
Brussels sprouts are the hero of this hearty and nutritious bowl. This recipe is an edited extract from Community: Salad Recipes From Arthur Street Kitchen by Hetty McKinnon (Plum/Pan Macmillan, $39.99).
Pork belly with fennel, finger lime and karkalla salsa
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Risoni with snapper, tomato and fennel
“Risoni is one of the easiest-to-find pastas right now. Or you can use rice, red lentils, other small pasta or even cauliflower rice," says Hayden Quinn.
Fresh ideas
Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Few things in life are as satisfying as this tempura fish burger by Colin Fassnidge
“Making quick pickles is a great way to use up vegetables. Use whatever you have at hand – carrot, cabbage, onion or cauliflower are all great options" - Colin Fassnidge.
Round #9 of the delicious. Bake Club is here, and this month it's from Darren Robertson
Round #9 of the delicious. Bake Club is all about getting into new season produce. Try your hand at this strawberry and almond tart recipe with fennel jam and get ready to dazzle your friends and family this season. For more, see delicious.com.au/bakeclub
Peach mostarda with green bean and fennel salad
The peaches in this mostarda can be replaced with nectarines, apricots, apples or pears. It’s a great way to use over-ripe fruit. It’s lovely as a salad dressing, but also delicious served as a sauce with duck, pork, chicken or salmon.
Kingfish sashimi with soba noodles, celery, fennel and apple
The success of this dish relies on the freshness of the kingfish, says Colin Fassnidge
Pork, fennel and apple sausage rolls
Pork and fennel play nicely together in this homemade favourite.
Lemon and fennel scones with hot-smoked trout
Trout and fennel pair perfectly in these savoury scones.
Porchetta with sage and fennel stuffing
Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich deliver a cracking, crackling porchetta.
Gloriously cheesy pork and fennel arancini
These bite-sized beauties are the perfect way to kick off any dinner party.
Sardines with baby fennel
A a heart-healthy Sicilian classic.
This thick-cut bacon with barley, fennel and tomato is so good we'd happily eat it all day, every day
The only dish you'll be craving on a cool winters night.