Fennel Tomato And Garlic Gratin Recipes

FENNEL & TOMATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a saucepan, then add the fennel, cover and stew over a low heat for 15 mins. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 10-20 mins until the fennel is soft (the timing depends on how thick the fennel is). Add the tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins until the fennel is coated in a thick tomato sauce. Tip everything into a shallow gratin dish. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
• While the fennel is cooking, tip all the topping ingredients except the olives into a food processor and blitz to crumbs. Add the olives and pulse until chopped, but not blended. Scatter the crumbs generously over the fennel, drizzle with the rest of the oil, then bake for 20 mins until golden.

ROASTED FENNEL WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Core and thinly slice 2 fennel bulbs; chop some of the fronds. Peel the cloves from 1 garlic bulb and toss with the fennel and fronds, 1 quartered lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon each salt and sugar on a baking sheet. Roast in a 500 degrees F oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Toss in 1 pint grape tomatoes; roast until the tomatoes burst, 7 more minutes.

FENNEL, TOMATO AND GARLIC GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200c/400f/gas mark 6.
• Cut fennel in half lenghways and slice each half thinly. Peel and slice the red onion thinly.
• Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the onion until softened. Add 2 of the minced garlic cloves and mix.
• Add the sliced fennel and cook, stirring regularly, until soft and lightly golden.
• Score a cross in the top of each tomato and plunge into boiling water for a minute. Drain and peel the skin off, then chop them roughly and add to the fennel. Cook, stirring regularly, until tomato is softened.
• Season the mixture well and spread in a greased gratin dish.
• Mix together the breadcrumbs, final minced garlic clove, parmesan and lemon zest. Spread over the fennel mixture. If you want the gratin to be extra-cheesy, at this point sprinkel the grated gruyere over the top of the breadcrumbs.
• Bake until golden brown and crisp.

FENNEL & POTATO GRATIN WITH GORGONZOLA & OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Rub the inside of 11" diameter dutch oven or casserole with the garlic halves.
• Then rub the inside with 1/2 tbsp butter.
• Cover the bottom of the pan with 1/4 of the potatoes, they will overlap some.
• Spread 1/3 of the olives and 1/4 of the cheese, then top with 1/3 of the fennel.
• Sprinkle with 1/3 tsp marjoram,salt & pepper to taste, and 1 tbsp butter cut in pieces.
• Repeat this layer twice more.
• Arrange the remaining potatoes around top, sprinkle with 1/2 remaining cheese and 1 tbsp butter.
• Pour the milk evenly over, place the olive halves around the top.
• Cover with foil or lid.
• Bake 1 hour.
• Remove the lid/foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese, and continue to bake (uncovered) another 30 minutes or until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.
• Let stand 15 minutes to firm.
• To make the tomato sauce: After you have uncovered the gratin, heat 4 tsp oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Saute the onion and garlic 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes with juices, 4 tsp marjoram, and fennel seeds.
• Simmer this for about 15 minutes to thicken.
• Serve warm on the side of the gratin.

CHEDDAR FENNEL POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• In a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish, combine the potatoes and fennel; set aside.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Layered a casserole dish with 1/2 potatoes slices and 1/3 cup of cheddar cheese and repeat.
• Pour over mixture; gently toss to coat potatoes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.