Photograph by Lucia Bell-Epstein, Food Styling by Drew Aichele, Prop Styling by Linden Elstran
Simmering makes fennel meltingly tender (cooking it without liquid can make it tough and stringy), mellowing out the edges of its sharp licorice notes. The spare ingredient list allows the bulb’s true flavor to shine through. Serve this dish alongside a platter of grilled sausages or thick-cut pork chops, or spoon over toasted sourdough spread with ricotta.