Tag: fennel

Florence fennel—the lightly licorice-flavored plant whose stems form an edible bulb at their base—usually makes a very brief appearance this time of year in our part of the world. That’s because the seeds are sown after the last frost, but the plant must be harvested before it bolts in hot weather—and in Georgia, that hot weather often comes before the fennel bulb has gotten much heft. But thanks to a surprisingly long spring, we’re seeing some really beautiful fennel right now.

The four main ingredients—arugula, fennel, strawberries, and beets—represent everything we love about the spring garden. They're bright and refreshing, tender yet still grounded in their earthiness.

Pano Karatassos, executive chef at Kyma, demonstrated his recipe for braised lamb shanks with fennel at the Morningside Farmers Market on October 29.

The best recipes for entertaining are the ones that enable you serve a fancy meal from a spotless kitchen. The trick: Make all or most of the food in advance.