Fennel is perhaps one of the most fascinating and healthful foods to grace our market stalls. We’re not the only ones with a reverence for the ingredient; Fennel is known by over 100 names around the world, and its uses range from medicinal to spiritual to culinary. This round-up focuses on fennel’s role in the kitchen with recipes from Serious Eats, Soni’s Food, Bon Appetit, Lebanese Recipes, The Ex Perfectionist, Rachel Ray, Milk & Cardamom, A Couple Cooks, and Kanz Al-Fawa’Id Fi Tanwi’ Al-Mawa’Id.

Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Tangerine Vinaigrette

Indian Spiced Cabbage and Fennel

Crunchy Gochujang Fennel

Lentil and Fennel Kebbeh (Kebbit Aadas B Shoumar)

Marathopites (Greek Fennel Pies)

Rigatoni With Fennel and Anchovies

Blondie Sundaes with Fried Walnuts and Candied Fennel

Fennel-Citrus Greek Tea Cookies

Blood Orange and Fennel Bundt Cake

Upside Down Orange & Fennel Cake

Takhlīl al-Shamār al-Akhḍar (Sweet and Sour Pickle of Fresh Fennel)