fennel

Griddled Chorizo on a Pickled Fennel, Lentil and Tomato Salad

When I was out to lunch recently I had a dish which came with quick pickled cucumber and courgette salad, it was so delicious. I did this version using fennel as it holds up well to flavouring and I knew it wouldn’t get too soft. The pickling liquid isn’t too overpowering at all it actually…

Pan Fried Gurnard on a Fennel and Parmesan Gratin

Keeping the healthy new year kick going I’m trying to cut out some of my carb intake. If you like liquorice or better still a shot of Pernod then you’ll love fennel as it have a lovely aniseed flavour. I always think Gurnard are such a pretty fish as they are red with yellow and…

Healthy Sausage, Fennel and Salsify Tray Bake

I love a one pan dish as it makes for a quick easy mid week dinner. Sausages make a great dinner. Instead of salsify you could use new potatoes. The mustard sauce goes so well with the aniseed from the fennel. You could chuck anything into this really I just used what I had at…

Smoked Salmon and Fennel Salad with a Preserved Lemon, Sultana and Olive Salsa

As it’s Easter bank holiday I fancied a treat so opted for smoked salmon I didn’t want anything heavy as I have been eating lots of chocolate, to keep it healthy and to add some texture I opted for fennel. As it’s Easter I thought I would pimp it up by making a salsa which…

Roasted Squash and Fennel Salad with Blue Cheese and an Almond and Lemon Dressing

I love roasting squash and fennel as it really brings out their sweet notes. I leave the skin on my butternut squash to add in extra fibre and nutrients. The blue cheese adds a nice acidity and goes well with the sweet squash flesh. The dressing is nice and creamy, the preserved lemon really packs…

Asian Pork and Fennel Pot Stickers with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

Wow these were delicious. I have always been a little scared of fiddly recipes but this wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I adapted Donna Hays recipe as I know she likes to keep things as simple as she can. My crimping wasn’t perfect but that didn’t matter at all, as long…

Simple but Delicious Sausage, Fennel and Pepper Tray Bake Recipe

Sometimes after a long day you just want a simple but hearty dinner. This tray bake is just that, it is easy to make but full of flavour. Pork and fennel are so good together and they are complimented from the bit of heat you get from the pepper. The stock and juices from the…

Baked Skate with Fennel and Lemon Recipe

Skate is one of my favourite fishes, it is under used and such a delicate meaty fish. I prefer the smaller wings. We had this on our 5:2 diet night. It is simple but really tasty and suprisingly filling. Fennel, lemon and fish go so well together. Ingredients (serves 2) 2 skate wings 2 fennel…

Caramelised Fennel and Cannellini Bean Salad Recipe

Sorry I haven’t posted for a while. It was my wedding anniversary so we have been away in Dorset. It was our 2nd anniversary which is cotton. Paulie got me an engraved cotton cushion with our anniversary date. I got Paulie some cotton cufflinks. We had a really nice foodie weekend we went to river…

Fennel, Kohlrabi and Apple Blue Cheese Salad with a Fennel and Mustard Dressing Recipe

I didn’t know much about kohlrabi but I love trying new things and looking up information about them and from what I read they taste great in salads and its true. This was really yummy and crunchy and the blue cheese worked so well. It is like an exotic slaw with really nice texture and…

Feta, Roasted Fennel and Tomato Salad with a Balsamic Vinegar and Basil Dressing Recipe

So it is feeling a lot like spring here in the UK so I thought a nice fresh salad would work a treat and it did! Fennel and Tomatoes are so delicious roasted, it makes them release their natural sweetness and really enhances their flavour. You get texture for the walnut’s and crisp lettuce and…

Pan Fried Gurnard on a Black Pudding, Fennel and Lentil Stew Recipe

We are lucky with the fish we have available in the UK. Gurnard are one of those under rated fishes but they taste delicious and I think they are really pretty with the red skin and fanned fins. They remind me of a more robust sea bass. The earthy flavours from lentils, spicy notes from…

Chicken, Tofu, Fennel and Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry in a Black Bean Sauce Recipe

So I love a stir fry and it is good for helping you cut out the carbs. As you will see from my recent post’s my new ingredients are miso and tofu. In this recipe we used the tofu. I think my 2 favourite stir fry sauces are oyster sauce and this black bean sauce….

Pan Fried Lemon Sole on a Fennel, Pancetta and Leek Broth Recipe

It is so nice getting back to our healthy dinners. I love holidays and christmas but I also love home cooked dinners too. As you know if you follow my blog Paulie and I love a sauce and this broth was delicious. Fennel and fish go so well together and the leeks add a depth…

Fish Friday – Roasted Tarragon Sea Bass with Caramalised Leeks, Fennel and Pancetta Recipe

This was an easy quick tasty dinner. Our fishmonger does lovely sea bass and it is one of my favourite fishes as it doesn’t have a lot of brown meat which means I can eat it all! Fennel goes so well with seafood and the leeks were lovely and sweet. The pancetta or bacon adds…