bulb fennel

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bulb fennel

Post: # 114036Post old tree man »

found a great recipie this morning thought i would share it as the taste is pure heaven

1 bulb fennel sliced thinly
15g / 1/2 oz butter
1/2 onion chopped finely
1 small potato cubed
150ml / 1/4 pint chicken or veg stock
1 organic egg yolk
2oz cheese (any that takes your fancy)
small amount of fresh parsley
4tbs milk or cream
salt & pepper to taste

method
1. heat the butter in the pan add the onions and soften gently do not brown them.
2. add the potato fennel and stock and bring back to the boil then simmer gently until the potato is just starting to soften. about 10 mins, take of heat.
3. pour into blender and add rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.

having this for lunch today with home made granery bread, taking some in for jane later.
hope you enjoy

all the best
Russ :flower:
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Re: bulb fennel

Post: # 115294Post Jobi1canobi »

Sounds nice! I have 12 bulb fennel on the go in the square foot boxes at the moment - I might give it a go when they're ready to harvest. :thumbright:
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Re: bulb fennel

Post: # 115318Post old tree man »

you won't regret it its great, enjoy.
Respect to all, be kind to all and you shall reap what you sow.
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