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Beet ‘n Squash YOU! Battle Fennel Results
Leela (SheSimmers.com) and I thank all of the contributors to our second Beet ‘n Squash YOU! event.
Initially, received a lot of “I hate fennel” responses. Gahh…! Did we choose the wrong vegetable?
But our loyal foodie stepped up. We were blown away by the enthusiasm! 27 in all!
Here are the creative recipes. The winners are announced at the bottom, along with details for the next battle.
My Entry:
Roasted Fennel and Anchovies on Rosemary Polenta by Me
Leela’s Entry:
Calvados Fennel and Green Apple Confiture by Leela of SheSimmers.com
The Participants
Potatoes with Fennel Au Gratin by Rick (.pdf)
Fennel with Garlic and Parsley by a doctor's kitchen
Fennel And Apple Juice For Health by Keep Learning Keep Smiling
Pork Roast on Apple and Fennel by Frantasticfood
Bite-size Beignets with Gruyère, Fennel & Piment d'espelette by Once Upon a Plate
A New Thanksgiving Appetizer Chestnut Mushroom Pate by My Man's Belly
Pasta with Roasted Beets, Fennel and Blue Cheese by He Cooks, She Cooks
Fragrant ginger and fennel soup by Quasi Serendipita
Pork and Apple Stew by Eclectic Cook
Fennel and Shrimp Pot Pie by foodiePrints
Fennel and Salmon Terrine by Mark Palmer .DOC
Greek Fennel & Potato Salad The Creative Pot
Roasted Vegetables with Pancetta and Balsamic Sauce by Local Lemons
Fennel & Persimmon Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette by Let Me Eat Cake
Savory Pear, Fennel and Chicken Tarte Tatin by Spinach Tiger
Carpaccio of Scallop and Shrimp with Sechuan Buttons by Chez What?
Fennel-Pastrami Gratin by Zen Can Cook
Pear Ginger Mousse with Candied Fennel by 5 Star Foodie
Braised Fennel by Cooking 4 the Week
Sausage and Caramelized Apple Pasta by Cook Local
Mussells, fennel & chorizo in an apple and fennel bread bowl by The Cotswold Food Year
Fennel and Sweet Potato Omelette by Fried Wontons 4 u
Crema di zucca, finocchio e mela verde by Kitchen Bloody Kitchen
FENNEL 'n ONION SOUP w/Calvados and Melted Gruyere SOUP SHOOTER by Show Food Chef
Fennel puree & fries with sea bass by French Cooking for Dummies
So which one is your favourite?

We are crowning 2 3 winners (because Leela’s a softie…)
Click here for Leela’s Picks.
Wall of Fame of past winners.
My Pick:
Tart of Fennel, Leek and Broccoli with Cheddar Crust by Bite Me Kitchen
Apart from this colourful tart’s obvious visual appeal, Rose builds seriously complex layers of flavours and textures.
Firstly, the addition of cheddar and cornmeal to the crust creates a dense, savory sensation. She combines a selection of cheeses and a variety of vegetables to make a vegetarian filling. Her recipe follows our philosophy that vegetables should never be an afterthought next to meat.
Well-deserving winner, wouldn’t you say?
Go on, girl, and proudly display the winner badge on your page!

Submissions Due: January 8th
Leela’s hosting ! Join the fun!
Please click here for detailed instructions.


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