Authentic Italian Recipes

This simple, healthy side dish comes from the city of Bari, Puglia. It pairs the lightly sweet, anise-flavored fennel bulbs with the savory punch of garlic, anchovies, capers, and olive oil. It’s delicious and super easy to make! If you’re looking for an unusual and tasty side dish that won’t take a lot of effort, this is one to try. How to Prep the Fennel Bulbs Trim off any green stems from the fennel, along with any tough root core that pokes out from the bottom of the bulb

This is a great recipe for people who love fennel, as well as picky eaters who usually aren’t so enthusiastic about vegetables. This northern Italian-style side dish layers sliced fennel with decadent besciamella sauce, cheese, and bread crumbs. Think of it like a fennel lasagna! How to Prep the Fennel Bulbs Trim off any green stems from the fennel, along with any tough root core that pokes out from the bottom of the bulb. Peel off and discard the outermost layers of the bulb