Finocchio

Frequently asked questions

When is Finocchio in season in Switzerland?

Peak season is from May to November. In Switzerland it is available from May to November.

fennel: how to choose?

Pick firm, fresh-looking pieces without dark or soft spots.

fennel: how to store?

In the fridge vegetable drawer, wrapped in a damp cloth.

fennel: how to cook?

Raw in salads, or braised, roasted or in soup.

Seasonal recipes

• Steamed Whitefish on Warm Fennel and Orange Salad
• Mezze maniche with black lentil and fennel ragù
• Baked frittata with fennel and Gruyère
• Gruyère-gratinated fennel on spelt with orange
• Baked Arctic char on fennel, with herb couscous
• Wholemeal rigatoni with white veal ragù and chestnuts
• Fennel, pear and horseradish carpaccio
• Persimmon with fennel, radicchio and horseradish yogurt
• Grotto-style potato salad with alpine cheese
• Wholegrain couscous with trout and saffron fennel
• Grilled fennel with cherry tomatoes and black olives
• Witch fingers: baked potatoes, borlotti beans and fennel