The dinner she made while I was there included a side dish of braised fennel. Now, I had never had fennel before, so I tasted this dish with wonder and amazement! I mean - something so simple yet so tasty! I was hooked, and have recreated her dish many times over and over again.
For those that don't know - fennel is a bulb (like celery) that smells remarkable like black licorice. There are a number of ways you can use it (I've heard grilled in big slabs on the BBQ is quite tasty) so give other methods a try, once you enjoy this savory version!
So, grab yourself a few steaks, fire up the grill and go ahead and have this delicious dish along side!
