Buttered New Potatoes With Fennel Recipes

BABY POTATOES WITH BUTTER & FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Boil potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot of cold tap water with 1 tbsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat to medium so they're simmering gently (this stops skin splitting). Cook for 10 - 15 minutes until there's no resistance when pierced with a knife. Alternatively, steam the potatoes.
• Steam dry: Drain in colander then leave for a minute to let the potatoes steam dry (if wet, butter won't stick).
• Toss with butter: Transfer to a bowl, add salt, pepper and butter. Toss to melt and coat.
• Add herbs just before serving. Stir through, transfer to serving bowl and serve warm!

BUTTERED POTATOES WITH FENNEL

Steps:

• Trim off the stem and stalk ends of the fennel head. Cut the fennel into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut the slices into strips about 1/2 inch wide. Cut the strips into 1/2-inch lengths. There should be about two cups of fennel cubes. Set aside.
• Trim off the ends of the potatoes, both top and bottom. Cut the potatoes into quarters and drop the pieces into cold water.
• Combine the fennel and drained potatoes in a wide small skillet and add the water, salt and butter. Bring to a boil. Do not cover. Cook about 15 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the vegetables are tender.
• Pour the vegetables into a serving dish. Sprinkle them with dill and serve.

OVEN ROASTED POTATOES AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. (I used an 18x12x1 sheet pan)
• Place the sliced potatoes and sliced fennel in a large bowl.
• Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper to the vegetables.
• Toss to combine and then spread them out in one single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Tuck in a few extra sprigs of rosemary and thyme and drizzle with a teeny bit more olive oil.
• Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or just until the potatoes are crispy and the fennel is tender with a rich golden brown colour.
• Serve while still warm.
• NOTE
• Slicing fennel is really quite simple. First start by cutting off the stalks from the bulb (you can reserve the stalks for making soup).
• Cut the fennel vertically in half and leave the hard core attached, then slice into 1/2 inch wedges.
• Leaving the hard core attached will insure the wedges stay intact.

BUTTERED NEW POTATOES WITH FENNEL

Steps:

• Trim the stem and stalk ends of the fennel bulb and cut into 1/2-inch dice. There should be about 2 cups.
• Trim the ends of the potatoes. Cut them into quarters and drop the pieces into cold water. Drain.
• Combine the fennel and potatoes in a wide skillet and add the water, salt and butter. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle them with dill and serve.

BRAISED FENNEL AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Chop enough fennel fronds to measure 2 tablespoons, then cut off and discard stalks from bulb. Quarter bulb lengthwise and core, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Cook fennel, onion, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Add potatoes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to fennel mixture and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, 3 minutes. Add water and cook, covered, stirring once, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes more. Stir in fennel fronds before serving.