Because fennel is fantastic.

Keep reading for more dishes that illustrate just how fantastic fennel can be!

As if that wasnt enough, theres also a pungent vinaigrette made with anchovies, garlic, andlemon.

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Smoked Sardine Toasts With Lemon Mayo and Fennel Salad

Dont sleep onsavory toast!

Pro tip: If fishy sardines arent for you, use canned tuna instead.

Use the crunchy finished product to top avocado toast, soup, salads, and more.

Sheet Pan Pork With Fennel and Apples

Greg DuPree

Pair this dip with crudites or toast, and enjoy.

Here, the pork is seared on the stovetop and then cooked in the oven.

One-Tray Maple Pork Chops

Not in the mood to do dishes?

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Victor Protasio

Weve got the recipe for you!

The fruit and vegetable medley plays perfectly off the juicy meat with a caramelized crust.

Still, our favorite thing about this meal is that its ready in just 25 minutes.

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It also happens to be vegetarian.

Youll find a base of nutty farro, alongside caramelized sweet potato, crisp fennel, and salty feta.

Spicy Fennel Fried Shrimp and Celery

If you like shrimp, youre going to love fried shrimp.

mixed grains bowl with beet-ginger dressing

Greg Dupree

The standout, however, is the dollop of rich ricotta that rounds out the meal.

Top with freshly ground black pepper for a contrasting bite, and dig in.

While fennel only appears in the dressing, it still makes quite the flavorful impression!

Salami and Fennel Pizza

Caitlin Bensel

Sicilian inspired pasta with sardines

Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall

Salmon With Creamy Cucumber-Fennel Salad

José Picayo

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Greg DuPree

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Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Cod and Clam Chowder Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Healthy Superbowl Recipes: Labneh With Pink Peppercorns, Coriander, and Fennel Seeds

Jennifer Causey

Poek Tenderloin and Gnocchi Ragu

Antonis Achilleos

Caramelized Veggies With Poppy Seed Dressing on a pink linen

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October 2020 Recipes: One-Tray Maple Pork Chops

Caitlin Bensel

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Jennifer Causey

Skillet Gnocchi With Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Greg DuPree

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Farro Salad With Tuna Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Easy Supper Ideas: Oven-Fried Pork Cutlets With Fennel-Chickpea Slaw

Christopher Baker