Also now in season: everything. But let’s begin humbly, with fennel.
The flavor and texture of fennel is like the perfect combination of a crisp, sweet apple, and celery. With a little anise thrown in. I like young fennel raw, sliced paper thin and tossed with nearly anything. We’ve served it shaved with Asiago and a lemony vinaigrette, as a light summer slaw, and it’s even added that je ne sais quoi to a summery potato salad. Fennel is fresh and fragrant, and even if you don’t showcase it in a summer side, it supports and carries flavor beautifully. [Read more…]