Would any of these be your choices? Do you have another dish that would fit 'F is for' ?
Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
F is for Fennel
Fennel is from the same family as the herb and seed of the same name, it's also known as Florence fennel, finocchio, or sweet fennel, and is very popular in Italian cookery. When eaten raw, the texture is crisp and the flavour is quite assertive and aniseedy. Cooked, it's softer and more mellow.
A lovely recipe that uses fennel is
Cod Parcels Steamed - With Fennel and Herbs
Serve up this pretty parcel of flaky cod, sweet fennel and fresh herbs.
more details/recipe here
F is also for Fenugreek
Fenugreek is a herb that features predominantly in food that most would call spicy. Whether you are making an Indian dish or something from South America such as a Chili Beef, Fenugreek can add subtle hints of sweet and nutty flavour that taste almost like overcooked sugar.
A recipe featuring Fenugreek is
Cauliflower, Swede & Turnip Curry
more details/recipe here
F is for Figs
Fragrant figs have a rich jammy taste and a soft, chewy texture that works in sweet or savoury recipes. Turkish figs are distinctive in appearance, with a dusky purple-brown skin, and vibrant red flesh inside. Figs don’t ripen after picking, so select plump fruits with unbroken skins.
A recipe using figs is
Baked figs and goat's cheese with radicchio
more details/recipe here
You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and it is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e., use a reliable meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.
'A is for' here and 'B is for' here and 'C is for' here and 'D' is for here and 'E' is for here
All the best Jan
I haven't seen figs for a while.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Your food is so pretty and intersting.
ReplyDeleteAdoro los higos. Gracias por la receta. se ven muy ricos. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with fenugreek. You taught me something new:)
ReplyDelete...I've had none of these.
ReplyDeleteI like fennel and I love figs.
ReplyDeleteHad never heard of fenugreek.
Yummy food!
ReplyDeleteI love them all :-)
ReplyDeleteYum to the fennel and the fenugreek. As a child it was my job to clean up figs that fell from the tree. As a result I am not fond of them.
ReplyDeleteInteresting.
ReplyDeleteLove figs and goat cheese, so good!
ReplyDeleteFennel I keep meaning to use but never do
ReplyDeleteFenugreek I've never heard of
Figs are popular with us, in summer
Amalia
xo
The last dish looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a happy day!
I never heard of fenugreek. Such a fun word too
ReplyDeleteOh! I don't much care for fennel. But love figs...
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Fresh figs are divine.
ReplyDeleteI like figs. There are lots of food items that start with an F:
ReplyDeleteFalafel, Fries, Fillet, Flax seeds, Feta cheese, Fiber to name just a few.
I like fennel. I also like to use it in my floral bouquets. It adds a lovely fragrance and fun pop of green.
ReplyDeleteCarla
The only figs here at this time of year are dried ones, also good snipped into a salad with goat cheese. Fenugreek is a herb that I don't think I've tasted. Might be time to branch out!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, fennel and fig - big yes!
ReplyDeleteHey Jan! Happy Spring! I enjoy fennel and I enjoy figs. Recently got some dried figs to toss into a bake or some sorta fig ball thing. Or maybe both! Also, I love when fennel is in tea!!!!
ReplyDeleteNever had figs. Never even heard of the second.
ReplyDeleteF is definitely for fish in my household. I love to spread a jaldrezi sauce over fillets and grill them until cooked. Utterly delicious with a fresh side salad
ReplyDeleteInteresting with the Fenugreek, didn't know it was one of the hot stuff. These are all dishes I love!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Elke
One year we grew fennel in our allotment--it went crazy in the polytunnel. I have never had figs except in fig rolls and have heard of fenugreek but never eaten it. A friend of ours went on a fenugreek kick recently.
ReplyDeleteI love figs! Only the fresh ones. They are so delicious!
ReplyDeleteFeta and figs? I'm a fan! Fenugreek? Never hear of it!
ReplyDeleteI will have to say I have honestly never used any of these in my cooking
ReplyDeleteFigs and feta cheese is something for me. I love fresh figs.
ReplyDeleteHugs and greetings.
Los higos con queso, me encantan. Besos.
ReplyDeleteOh yes please, I'm happy to find figs and feta cheese on the menu and I'd add in some Fish.
ReplyDeleteHappy days!
Wren x
I Love Fennel and Figs and I'm definitely going to try the Fennel and Cod recipe, Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAvril x