How to Use fennel in a Sentence
fennel
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Pour the sauce over the chops and serve with the fennel salad.
—Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
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Place half of the oregano and thyme sprigs on top of the fennel.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
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In a small bowl, mix the fennel fronds with the breadcrumbs and cheese.
—Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2022
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The west side of the road was a forest of fennel and weeds.
—Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Sep. 2021
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Place the sauteed fennel in the center of the parchment.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
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One of the desserts is a grapefruit-and-fennel vacherin.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2021
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Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the fennel seeds.
—CBS News, 15 June 2019
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Quarter the fennel bulbs, cut into 5mm thick slices and add to the bowl.
—Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022
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The crushed green olives should be big and fleshy, like a chunky relish to contrast the icy bite of the fennel.
—Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2022
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Remove the fennel and grapes from the grill or broiler and let cool.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2019
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Come fall, toss in creamy white beans, beets, chopped kale and fennel.
—Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 2 Sep. 2020
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Serve a side of salmon with in-season fennel and lemons.
—Trish Clasen Marsanico, Good Housekeeping, 3 Nov. 2022
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This wine has loads of citrus and florals and a chamomile note that brings out the fennel in the abalone recipe.
—Sunset Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024
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If fennel is not your thing, any shaved crunchy veg will do.
—Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 28 May 2018
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Pile the fennel salad onto the cheese and garnish with the basil.
—Beth Dooley, Star Tribune, 12 Aug. 2020
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Tarragon plays up the licorice notes of the fennel seed; cilantro will bring out the coriander.
—Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2023
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Sprinkle both sides of the chops with some of the fennel fronds, rosemary, and 2 sage leaves on each side.
—Star Tribune, 8 Jan. 2021
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And if your fennel bulb still has fronds attached, chop about ¼ cup and add them to the bowl with the fennel.
—Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2023
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Anchovies, fennel, a splash of white wine and the briny drippings from...
—Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 8 Mar. 2019
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The meat’s coating of crushed rosemary and fennel seeds turns golden and crisp on the grill.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
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Place the fennel strips in the bowl with the vinaigrette and repeat with the remaining bulb.
—Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Nov. 2021
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The fish cooks over a light and slightly sweet mixture of fennel and leeks in white wine and lemon.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
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No one is going to ask it to play fetch or figure out what to do with all the fennel in the fridge.
—David Berreby, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2024
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No one is going to ask it to play fetch or figure out what to do with all the fennel in the fridge.
—David Berreby, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2024
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Place fennel, leek and onion slices on a large rimmed baking sheet.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
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Turn the farro into a large bowl and toss in the fennel, carrots and snap peas.
—Star Tribune, 5 May 2021
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Chunks of spiced Italian sausage (more fennel!) add bulk and meaty bite.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
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The salami was hearty and had hints of garlic and fennel flavors.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2023
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Garnish with fennel fronds, basil leaves, and lemon zest just before serving.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
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Here secondary and tertiary aromas such as anise, fennel and green live replace the youthful fruit aromas of younger wines.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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