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In Season in Autumn: Florence Fennel


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Jump to:-�� �Buying & Storing� Fennel� |�� Preparing�and cooking� Fennel� |� Nutritional Value of Fennel� |� Editor's Choice Top 3� Autumn Fennel Recipes

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What is Florence Fennel?

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Often referred to just as "fennel" Florence Fennel (also called finocchio or Italian fennel) is a bulbous vegetable which has a aniseed/liquorice flavour. Whilst it can be bought throughout the year, it is at its best in late summer/autumn and can be relatively easily grown at home.

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The bulbs have layers, a bit like onions, and range from round to oval and are at their best when they reach the size of a� tennis ball. The leaves look similar to dill and can be used as a seasoning although they should not be confused with the fennel herb.
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Buying and storing fresh Florence Fennel

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Choose firm specimens which feel heavy for their size and have a clean appearance, tightly pack layers and no brown spots on the bulbs. They are best used as soon as possible after buying or harvesting but will keep for 2-3 days if refrigerated.�

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Preparing� and Cooking fresh Florence Fennel

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Before use, wash well. Cut off a thick slice from the root end and the fronds. Florence Fennel can be eaten raw however it can have a very strong flavour so unless you are used to it, slice as thinly as possible and use sparingly in salads.

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The flavour tends to get much milder when it is cooked. It can be steamed whole for 20-35 minutes until tender or it can be halved, quartered, sliced or chopped depending on the recipe. Whole bulbs can also be microwaved in a covered dish with a little water for 8-10 minutes. Florence fennel is also suitable for roasting, braising, boiling and frying and is an excellent addition to soups.

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Nutritional value of Florence Fennel

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Florence fennel bulbs contain iron, calcium, vitamin C, potassium and vitamin A and a medium size bulb contains 2around 30 calories.
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Editor's Choice:� Top 3 Autumn Season Florence Fennel Recipes

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1

Braised Fennel

An easy to make side dish using fresh fennel bulbs which is made on the stovetop. The inclusion of bacon and chicken stock gives extra flavour.

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2

Finnochi Gratinati

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An Italian side dish recipe using fresh Florence fennel which is par-boiled then baked in a creamy sauce

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3

Fennel a la Grecque

Fennel is a popular ingredient in many Mediteranean countries. In this recipe is is cooked in white wine with herbs then allowed to get cold before serving as a starter.

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