If it’s possible to rank beans, then I put cranberry beans at the top — their thin skins and creamy insides make them a clear winner. Plump them up in an irresistible broth of browned fennel and ...

Cut off roots and trim dark-green top from leek. Discard any tough outer leaves. Thinly slice leek. Rinse leek thoroughly in bowl of cold water; swish to remove any sand. With hands, transfer leek to ...

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat and saute onions, red pepper and fennel until just tender. 2. Add rice and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in 1 cup of broth and cook until the liquid is ...

It’s a rarity in the kitchen: a vegetable that’s sweet. But that’s just part of the allure of fennel, a Mediterranean staple that’s finally catching on with American cooks and diners. “One of the main ...

What’s in season: Known for its bright, licorice-like notes, fennel is normally in season during the cold months, from late winter through early spring. Fennel is a versatile vegetable; the bulb and ...

Apples, this time of year, are at their best: just harvested and still offering a snap of skin, sweet juice, and all the ...

This is one of those recipes that is deceptively easy to make but is very impressive when baked and then served in parchment paper. It can even be assembled ahead and baked when you are ready to serve ...

Fennel is a flowering vegetable and belongs to the same family as carrots and celery. It’s a large plant, with stalks that can grow up to 8 feet tall. Its base is pale and firm, like celery, and its ...

Fennel's sweet, spiced flavor is perfect for elevating all kinds of recipes, no matter how it's served up. The bulbs can bring a crunchy, vegetal taste to salads, a tender finish to roasted meat, and ...

THERE are beautiful trout in the fishmongers at the moment and their delicate coral flesh is an inexpensive treat. Make the most of them by baking inside a parcel with white wine, lemon and herbs, to ...