Parmigiano Reggiano With Fresh Fennel Recipes

SLICED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler or sharp chef's knife, peel or cut the cheese into thick, bite-size shavings.
• On a work surface, cut fennel in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/4-inch-thick wedges.
• Season fennel salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Top with fennel fronds and cheese shavings.

ROASTED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly oil the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange the fennel in the dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with the Parmesan. Drizzle with the oil. Bake until the fennel is fork-tender and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Chop enough fennel fronds to equal 2 teaspoons, then sprinkle over the roasted fennel and serve.

FRESH PORCINI SALAD WITH FENNEL, ARUGULA AND SHAVED PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO

Steps:

• Shave the Parmigiano-Reggiano into paper-thin slices with a vegetable peeler and set aside.
• Combine the fennel and mushrooms in a bowl. Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the oil mixture over the mushroom mixture and combine well. Mix in the arugula leaves.
• Arrange the mushroom mixture on 4 plates and top with the shaved cheese. Drizzle with truffle oil if desired.

FENNEL AND PARMIGIANO

Steps:

• Wash the fennel bulb and remove leaves and top; slice off bottom of bulb. Slice bulb thinly and cut into julienne strips.
• Remove very thin slices from wedge of cheese with slicer. Crumble; add to fennel in serving bowl.
• Sprinkle oil and lemon juice over fennel and cheese and stir to mix well.
• Season with pepper.