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, ...

1. In a bowl of ice water, soak the sliced fennel till crisp, about 5 minutes. Strain, dry well, and set aside.

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So, what is fennel, exactly? Here’s everything you need to know.

Picture a cookie that whispers of sweet licorice, a gentle warmth that unfolds with each tender bite. These aren’t your everyday sweets; my fennel seed cookies offer a surprisingly delightful twist.

Sheet-pan meals are a weeknight staple for good reason — they come together quickly with little prep and even less clean-up. The only trick? Getting the timing right. The typical sheet-pan meal ...