Fennel is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean, an area of the world tied closely to my heritage. A bluish-gray or green in color, fennel grows in dry soil near the coast and on riverbanks.

Fennel is the licorice-smelling plant that’s not only great for seasoning, it’s wonderful grilled up and eaten on its own as well. There’s nothing better than grilled chicken breasts and thighs.

Anise seeds and fennel bulb lend an unusual but welcome flavor to juicy slices of sirloin for an extraordinary entree that you can savor all year round. Anise seeds are often called fennel seeds and ...

The anise flavor of fennel here works to balance the creamy, garlicky soup and play up the sweetness of the grape garnish. Keep the grapes attached to their stems and in their clusters for the easiest ...

Are you familiar with fennel? You may have heard of it, but it's safe to say the average at-home cook might be at a loss for ways to use it in the kitchen. If you've never experimented with fennel, ...

In the south of France, whole fish are often grilled over dried stalks of wild fennel, whose sweet smoke subtly perfumes the flesh. This recipe can also be made with two 1 1/2-pound whole fish; grill ...

Chef Justin Monson knows how to flavor-balance dishes to perfection. The vinaigrette that naps the salad that tops his grilled salmon has a delightful smoky-citrus flavor; he grills the orange halves ...

When I cooked at the Charleston Wine and Food Festival a few years ago, I asked the owner of the home where I was cooking to order local shrimp for the dinner I was preparing. Shrimp that fresh and ...

Preheat a grill to medium-high and make sure the grate is clean. Rub fish all over with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced preserved lemon rind and fennel seeds. Season fish cavity and exterior with salt ...

Mesquite, maple, hickory – the aromatic woods that give barbecued meats their robust character – can overpower fish. A more subtle method of flavoring the fire for grilled fish pairs it with fennel.