Recipes With Fennel
Got fennel on hand? Here are 12 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.
Pairs well with
Garlic Onion Tomato Virgin Olive Oil Bay Lemon Parsley White Wine
Storing & using Fennel
Store in the fridge crisper and use within a few days for the best texture; a few (onions, potatoes, squash) prefer a cool, dark cupboard instead. Out of Fennel? celery is a common swap (1:1). Fennel bulb (vs fennel seed).
Fennel recipe FAQs
What can I make with just fennel?
Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on garlic or a few everyday staples alongside it.
What goes well with fennel?
Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Virgin Olive Oil, Bay are the most common pairings in our recipes.
How do I find recipes for fennel plus what else I have?
Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add fennel plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.