Our tasty fennel recipes prove that this versatile veg is a great addition to your favourite dishes.
Roast pork with great crackling has to be up there as one of the best Sunday lunches, but we've taken it to the next level with tender pork loin and a spicy, fragrant rub that will make your crackling extra crunchy and tasty. There's even a fancy gravy making this ideal for entertaining. On the off chance you have leftovers, you can freeze them to use in other dishes such as stir-fries or ramens.
This spicy onion bhaji recipe is so easy and is the perfect vegan side dish for your next Indian.
A lovely new way to make potato soup: just add fennel. The sweet subtle hints of aniseed are a great foil for the potato in this creamy bowl of goodness. Easy to make – and it's freezable, too. Leave out the double cream, if preferred.
Take your roast pork to new heights with a seasoning of fennel seeds and black pepper. Sit the pork loin onto a bed of apples, leeks and beans, and cover in a creamy mustard sauce for a rich roast that makes great leftovers the next day.
Quick pickled vegetables are so easy to make, and this red cabbage is no exception. It's a great side to serve with cold cuts at Christmas and makes a fab and festive edible gift.
Simply prepared with olive oil, lemon zest and a couple of sprigs of rosemary, this recipe for sweet potatoes should bring any roast dinner to life. Crisp and caramelised on the outside yet still fluffy in the middle, they really are the perfect side.
A colourful salad packed with veg, apples and hot smoked salmon is just the ticket for a Boxing Day buffet
Prawn and fennel is a winning combination; try it in this easy orzo pasta one-pot
Upgrade your classic roast side with these visual hasselback carrots. The earthy vegetable tastes amazing seasoned with warming cumin, fragrant fennel and glazed with honey for a crisp finish
This one-pan wonder is on the table in just 30 minutes. It's bursting with the bright flavours of courgette, fennel and pesto that go perfectly with salmon. Don't skip the lemon wedges, they add a fresh zing to the plate - delicious!
Food writer Nargisse Benkabbou's colourful salad is packed with fresh and aromatic flavours inspired by Moroccan cuisine. Drizzled with a simple honey and olive oil dressing, enjoy as part of a lunchtime spread, or try alongside Nargisse's spiced chicken meatballs (see recipe, below).
Bourguignon is a rich French stew featuring beef, mushrooms, onions and red wine. Here we've taken the classic and give it a plant-based twist with sweet, earthy beetroot and green lentils. Providing 2 of your 5-a-day, this is a nutritious and flavoursome winter warmer.
A French-inspired recipe, this vegan dish is a stunning alternative Christmas main course
This roast beef with chorizo makes an impressive centrepiece to the Christmas table if you fancy a change from the usual turkey
A centrepiece to rival a classic Christmas dinner, this vegetarian main is packed full of hearty, nutty flavours and is enhanced by a vibrant, richly tart cranberry sauce
Crunchy, sweet and zingy, this vibrant salad makes an interesting starter for Christmas Day or winter dinner parties. Make the dressing and toast the nuts a couple of days in advance, to save time on the day.
Slow-roasted until mouthwateringly tender and rubbed in a blend of fragrant herbs, this Italian-inspired pork is perfect for elevating your classic Sunday roast.
A delicious seafood starter for a springtime weekend lunch. Satisfying and fresh, these crispy sourdough bruschettas are made with thinly sliced fennel, sweet crab, lemon and olive oil. Top tip: if you haven't any dill, use the fennel fronds instead.
Impress your guests with this innovative twist on a BBQ classic. Accompany with a tangy mango slaw for a fast and flavoursome dish
Less is more with this delicious dinner for two - succulent lamb is seasoned simply with black pepper and griddled, before being served with a richly spiced lentil, kale and tomato dhal
A roast dinner should be enjoyed, not endured. Our recipe for pork with pear and cider takes the hassle out of Sunday lunch. All you've got to do is: combine pork fillets, leeks, pears, apples with a glug of cider in a roasting tin, season generously, and bung it in the oven.
Try this new way of cooking salmon fillets packed with a light crunchy crust
Forget juggling a plate of food with your drink; these fuss-free Spanish kebabs make it easy to munch while mingling. Marinate lamb leg pieces and king prawns ahead of time in a bold smoky spice mix and simply grill or barbecue when your guests arrive.
This quick one-pot chicken, lemon and potato dish cooks in less than thirty minutes. The only peeling and chopping you'll have to do is with the veg. All the ingredients are then tossed together in one tray and baked in the oven.
Smoked mackerel pâté is simple to make and makes a lovely lunch on top of toast. The pickled cucumber cuts through the richness of the pâté and adds a fresh edge. And the best bit: it takes only 15 minutes to make!
This delicious summery dinner is like a posh tuna pasta salad but instead of tuna we've used smoked mackerel and dressed everything in a lemony, horseradish-spiked crème fraîche dressing. Use up any leftover mackerel for lunch the next day – see recipe, below.
Sweet, hot and totally addictive – this spicy treat has the nickname cowboy candy! Use on cheese on toast, to top pizzas, burgers or hot dogs, or serve with a cheeseboard.
Upside-down cakes look pretty and taste amazing, with the upside-down baking method creating a moist and moreish texture. This sweet orange and fragrant fennel recipe is made with a handful of ingredients, yet looks so special. Serve warm with crème fraîche for dessert or cool completely for a teatime treat.
Roast pork with apple sauce is a Sunday roast favourite, but have you tried it with roast pork belly? Our pork belly recipe includes a warm and fragrant herb rub that produces delicious crackling, while the peppery spring onion and thyme-infused apple sauce is the perfect balance to the rich meat. This makes an epic Easter lunch main or a lovely roast for Sundays.
Savoy cabbage is popular for its deep green, tender leaves and mild, earthy flavour. Sautéed and partnered with a refreshingly zesty dressing, it makes for a delicious, healthy lunch or side dish and can be rustled up in just twenty minutes.
For a hearty family dinner try this rustic pearl barley and Cumberland sausage stew. It's packed with a medley of vegetables for a delicious dish that's perfect for sharing on chilly nights
If you like minestrone then you need to try this lighter version for spring. The broth is made with aromatic fennel and garlic. Add in cannellini beans, spaghetti and fresh greens for a delicious lunch or light dinner.
Nargisse is a chef and author, she says:'During Ramadan having easy-to-prepare meals makes a big difference. This sausage roll recipe is perfect for iftar: the bold spices and rich textures feel like a treat after a long day of fasting.'