How to Use fennel in a Sentence

fennel

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  • Pour the sauce over the chops and serve with the fennel salad.
    — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In a small bowl, mix the fennel fronds with the breadcrumbs and cheese.
    — Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2022
  • Quarter the fennel bulbs, cut into 5mm thick slices and add to the bowl.
    — Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The crushed green olives should be big and fleshy, like a chunky relish to contrast the icy bite of the fennel.
    — Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2022
  • Serve a side of salmon with in-season fennel and lemons.
    — Trish Clasen Marsanico, Good Housekeeping, 3 Nov. 2022
  • This wine has loads of citrus and florals and a chamomile note that brings out the fennel in the abalone recipe.
    — Sunset Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Tarragon plays up the licorice notes of the fennel seed; cilantro will bring out the coriander.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2023
  • And if your fennel bulb still has fronds attached, chop about ¼ cup and add them to the bowl with the fennel.
    — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The meat’s coating of crushed rosemary and fennel seeds turns golden and crisp on the grill.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The fish cooks over a light and slightly sweet mixture of fennel and leeks in white wine and lemon.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Place fennel, leek and onion slices on a large rimmed baking sheet.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Chunks of spiced Italian sausage (more fennel!) add bulk and meaty bite.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The salami was hearty and had hints of garlic and fennel flavors.
    — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The area around it is resplendent with wire grass, bluestem, and fennel.
    — Wired, 29 July 2022
  • Serve with lemon-fennel mostarda and grilled lemon halves.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 18 May 2022
  • The fennel adds some licorice notes to the dish, while charred citrus brings a bright, smokiness to the equation.
    — Trish Clasen Marsanico, Good Housekeeping, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Mix the paste with harissa and use it to marinate a leg of lamb that’s served with fennel and herbs.
    — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2022
  • And some, such as carrots, fennel, beets, and radishes, are great raw!
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Add the fennel, scallions and parsley, then toss to combine.
    — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The nutritious recipe features crisp fennel bulbs soaked in lemon juice and a drizzling of olive oil.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Add the cut fennel and potato, cook for another minute, then add the garlic and pine nuts.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Rub pork all over with rosemary, fennel seeds, salt and pepper.
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Add the onion and fennel and saute until softened, about 2 minutes.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
  • This salad is all about the crisp crunch of the fennel and celery, and the way these big bold flavors are tamed by the creamy almond dressing.
    — Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Yellow onion, red onion, and fennel add tons of flavor to store-bought pizza dough.
    — Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the cumin, fennel and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper.
    — Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 13 June 2022
  • Cook the fennel and yellow squash for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender and charred.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2022
  • It then gets topped with a mixture of breadcrumbs, manchego cheese and fennel fronds for more texture and flavor.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Underneath is a hot mustard sauce and on top, a furikake made with sesame seeds and fennel pollen.
    — Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Finish with more lemon zest, fresh herbs (cilantro, fennel fronds or dill) or a sprinkling of popcorn.
    — Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 28 July 2023

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