Orange And Fennel Fudge Recipes

CINNAMON-CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter the bottom and sides of an 8 by 8-inch baking pan. Line the pan with a sheet of parchment paper, about 14-inches long and 7-inches wide, allowing the excess to overhang the sides. Set aside
• In a medium glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the condensed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir in the chocolate chips and butter. Put the bowl on a saucepan of barely simmering water and mix until the chocolate chips have melted and the mixture is smooth, about 6 to 8 minutes (mixture will be thick). Using a spatula, scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
• Run a warm knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the fudge. Remove the fudge to a cutting board. Peel off the parchment paper and cut the fudge into 1-inch pieces. Store refrigerated in an airtight container or freeze.

ORANGE FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the fronds from the fennel bulbs and reserve some of the feathery leaves for later. Cut each fennel bulb in half and remove the cores with a sharp knife.
• Fit a food processor with the thinnest slicing blade. Cut the fennel bulbs into wedges and place horizontally into the feed tube. Process in batches. Peel each orange, remove the pith with a knife, and slice. Set aside.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the oil, juice, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a small bowl. Place the fennel slices, oranges slices and arugula in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together. Sprinkle with salt and add some fennel fronds for decoration.

ORANGE AND FENNEL FUDGE

Steps:

• This recipe originated on Giada Entertains. Episode: Football Picnic.
• Line an 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish with parchment paper. Butter the paper and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, condensed milk, salt and butter. Place over medium low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the chocolate is completely melted. When the mixture is smooth, remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and orange zest. Pour into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the fennel seeds. Press gently to make them stick if need be. Place in the refrigerator and allow to cool completely before slicing into squares, about 2 hours.

ORANGE AND FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine salad, oranges, fennel and olives in large bowl. Toss with Fresh Orange Dressing, to coat, as desired. Refrigerate any remaining vinaigrette.

ORANGE CREAM FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cream and butter. Heat to soft ball stage, 234 degrees F (112 degrees C). Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow creme and white chocolate chips; mix well until the chips melt. Reserve 1 cup of mixture and set aside.
• To the remaining mixture add orange flavoring, yellow and red food coloring. Stir well and pour into prepared pan. Pour reserved cream mixture on top. Using a knife, swirl layers for decorative effect.
• Chill for 2 hours, or until firm, and cut into squares.

FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Using a sharp knife, slice off both ends of each orange. Following the curve of the fruit, cut away the peel and white pith. Halve orange from top to bottom; thinly slice crosswise. Transfer oranges, along with any juices that have accumulated on work surface, to bowl with dressing. Add fennel and, if desired, fronds. Toss to combine.

ORANGE FANTASY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil; boil for 5 minutes; stirring constantly., Reduce heat to low; stir in chocolate chips and marshmallow creme until melted and blended. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate overnight or until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan; carefully peel off foil. Cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.

CREAMY ORANGE FUDGE

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese into melted chocolate until well blended. Beat in confectioner's sugar until mixture is smooth. Stir in orange extract. Spread in an 8x8 inch dish and let set before cutting into squares. Store in refrigerator.

MARBLED ORANGE FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease a 13x9-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream and remaining butter. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in chips and marshmallow creme until smooth., Remove 1 cup and set aside. Add orange extract and food coloring to the remaining mixture; stir until blended. Pour into prepared pan. Drop reserved marshmallow mixture by tablespoonfuls over the top; cut through with a knife to swirl. Cover and refrigerate until set. Cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 8x8x2-inch baking pan with lightly buttered waxed paper or aluminum foil.
• Set aside.
• Melt chocolate chips with condensed milk in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave.
• Stir until smooth.
• Remove from heat and stir in pecans and grated orange peel.
• Spread in prepared dish and chill until firm.
• Carefully remove fudge from pan using the edges of the foil.
• Cut into squares.
• Store covered in refrigerator.

FENNEL SLAW WITH ORANGE, CUMIN AND CHILIES

Steps:

• Place the fennel in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the fennel seeds, cumin and pepper flakes. Add this to the fennel and toss to coat. Whisk together the orange zest, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over the fennel and toss well. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Chop 1/4 cup of the fennel tops and toss them into the salad. Divide among 4 plates and serve.